Michigan State University’s director of AgBioResearch to take position at University of Arizona

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 374

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A longtime member of Michigan State University AgBioResearch department is stepping down before the end of the summer.

George Smith, the university’s AgBioResearch director and senior associate dean for research in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has been named as the next Charles-Sander Dean of the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences department, and will depart from MSU on Aug. 1.

“It’s been an honor to serve as AgBioResearch …

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