Two School of Natural Resources students, alumnus awarded

One man stands in front of waterfall, one man stands in front of green landscape, and one man stands in front of canyon.

Left to right: Forestry student Jared Beeler, alumnus Michael Butler and Wildlife and Fisheries student Cohen Eastridge were honored during the Herbert College of Agriculture Awards reception for Spring 2023.

The Herbert College of Agriculture recognized current Forestry and Wildlife and Fisheries students along with a School of Natural Resources alumnus at its awards reception in April.

Wildlife and Fisheries Science student Cohen W. Eastridge received the Armistead Award. The award recipient is a full-time student in Herbert College and graduate of a Tennessee high school who has earned the highest-grade point average through the fifth semester.

Herbert College honored Forestry student Jared E. Beeler by naming him a Spring 2023 Top Graduate. He is one of five students who received the award.

UT alumnus Michael Butler received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Butler graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. He currently serves as the Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO. Butler is also a presidential appointee, on the Tennessee Valley Authority Regional Energy Resources Council and a Lone Oaks Farm fundraiser.

Congratulations to this year’s award winners!