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College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources confers more than 200 degrees at commencement

College鈥檚 dual major Barbara Stankuté noted for her exemplary community service by President Sandoval

President Sandoval dressed in a graduation gown stands behind a podium, delivering a speech. The presentation behind him reads "Spring 2024 Commencement."

President Brian Sandoval delivers his commencement speech at the College鈥檚 2024 graduation ceremony. Photo by Robert Moore.

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources confers more than 200 degrees at commencement

College鈥檚 dual major Barbara Stankuté noted for her exemplary community service by President Sandoval

President Brian Sandoval delivers his commencement speech at the College鈥檚 2024 graduation ceremony. Photo by Robert Moore.

President Sandoval dressed in a graduation gown stands behind a podium, delivering a speech. The presentation behind him reads "Spring 2024 Commencement."

President Brian Sandoval delivers his commencement speech at the College鈥檚 2024 graduation ceremony. Photo by Robert Moore.

Students, faculty and family gathered on May 17 at the University’s historic Quad to celebrate the graduation of the 2024 cohort of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources.

Prior to delivering his commencement speech, President Brian Sandoval led an applause for the students before inviting attendees to a spirited Wolf Pack chant. He urged the graduating class to aspire to make a difference in their lives and communities, while also calling on them to embrace humility through service that inspires others to reciprocate.

President Sandoval also acknowledged Barbara Stankuté, a first-generation college student who has demonstrated exemplary commitment to community service while excelling in her studies. She not only majored in both nutrition and biochemistry & molecular biology, but also volunteered in a trauma center and began training as an emergency medical technician, all while actively engaged in applied research projects. At a recent College award ceremony, Stankuté  received the Outstanding Senior Award in the Department of Nutrition.

This year, the College awarded 213 academic degrees, including 189 bachelor’s, eight master’s and 16 doctoral degrees, marking the culmination of years of resilience and hard work. Claus Tittiger, the College’s associate dean of academic affairs, congratulated the students as they prepared to move their tassels from right to left, symbolizing their new status as graduates.

In his closing speech, President Sandoval reiterated his call for community service.

“A small random act of kindness can brighten a person's day, unleashing ripples of goodness that can change a person's life,” he said. “A lifetime of service becomes the bedrock of a community … a community where everyone works together and comes together for the greater good – that is what we call The Wolf Pack Way.”

CABNR celebrates its graduating students 鈥 The Wolf Pack Way

  • President Brian Sandoval delivers his commencement speech at the College鈥檚 2024 graduation ceremony. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Graduates also wore cords, stoles and caps decorated to recognize their cultural identities and additional University accomplishments. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • As part of their commencement attire, the College鈥檚 graduates wore medals recognizing their academic successes received during the College鈥檚 Spring Celebration & Awards Night in April. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Lucas Phipps (right), pictured with his mentor, Professor Tamzen Stringham, donned a sorcerer鈥檚 hat to receive his Ph.D. in animal & rangeland science from the College. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Dillon Winkelman (right) received his Ph.D. in environmental sciences & health from the College, much to the excitement of his mentor, Assistant Professor David St-Jules. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • The College鈥檚 graduates were recognized during the Friday afternoon ceremony, which was held on the historic University Quad. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • In its 150-year history, the University has grown from recognizing three graduates in 1891 to conferring over 3,000 degrees this spring. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • The University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2024 in six commencement ceremonies held over the course of three sun-splashed days. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Nearly 190 of the undergraduate degrees and two dozen of the advanced degrees conferred by the University this spring were received by students in the College. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Arturo Macías Franco (right) was recognized with a Ph.D. in animal & rangeland science from the College, as well as a Master of Science in statistics and data science from the College of Science. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Barbara Stankuté (left), received degrees from the College in biochemistry & molecular biology and nutrition, as well as an honors baccalaureate from the Honors College. Grace Schmitt received her degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from the College, in addition to recognition from the Honors College as a Provost鈥檚 Scholar. Photo by Robert Moore.
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