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Jeanine Arana Honored with 2026 CoA Graduate Student Mentoring Award

February 13, 2026 - Included in Issue: 26-06

Congratulations to Jeanine Arana, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 College of Agriculture Graduate Student Mentoring Award. She will be honored at the Celebration of Mentorship on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in Pfendler 241, where she will be recognized and presented with a plaque.

In addition, Jeanine has been nominated for the 2026 Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Mentoring Award for Graduate Students, further recognizing her outstanding commitment to graduate student mentorship.

Flyer titled “A Celebration of Mentorship” announcing an event on Thursday, February 26, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Pfendler 241. The program features a presentation by Dr. W. Andy Tao, recipient of the 2025–2026 Outstanding Graduate Mentor and Teacher Award, and recognizes graduate student award recipients. Purdue University Agricultural Research and Graduate Education branding is displayed, with a note that light refreshments will follow in Leopold’s Landing.

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