Animal Science Employees Celebrate Service Milestones

October 2, 2025

East Campus entrance gateway
East Campus entrance gateway. First Day of classes on UNL campus.
Craig Chandler | University Communication

The Department of Animal Science will have 15 faculty and staff members honored for their years of service to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during its annual Celebration of Service program on Friday, October 3.

The employees are celebrating a combined 270 years of service to the University. 

2025 Years of Service Honorees

35 Years
Phillip Miller - Professor

30 Years
Scott Kurz - Research Lab Manager I
Sherri Pitchie - Office Associate

25 Years
Andrea Cupp - Professor
Jennifer Dush - Administrative Coordinator
Galen Erickson - Professor & Extension Specialist
Bryan Reiling - Professor & Extension Specialist
Brett White - Associate Professor

15 Years
Justin Moore - Research Manager (Husbandry)

10 Years
Benny Mote - Associate Professor & Extension Specialist

5 Years
Dale Foster - Research Manager (Husbandry)
Kacie McCarthy - Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Ben McMullin - Ag Research Technician II
Ruth Woiwode -  Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Yijie Xiong - Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist