Meet Our Students
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Fendley Ragland spoke on behalf of students at a Scholarship Luncheon Oct. 24, 2008. “The support and help available at the
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Amanda Simpson |
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“Bring a desire to learn and willingness to work hard and there will be no limit to the possibilities and opportunities available to you in the Ag Business Department of the Bumpers College.” Laura Sossamon |
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“I chose the AgriBusiness Department, in part, because
Shannon Tubbs |
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Casey Nix |
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"The graduate program in Agricultural Economics provided me with excellent quantitative analysis skills. Of even greater benefit are the creative problem-solving abilities I acquired. By participating in and being challenged by a rigorous curriculum, I was able to develop the expertise necessary to solve problems that seldom match textbook examples." Tim Roberts, Programmer/Analyst |
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"The Master’s program in Agricultural Economics is both challenging and rigorous, while providing individual attention and assistance for the student. I feel that I’m being given all the tools to step into any business career."
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"Initially, I was impressed by the closeness of the Bumpers faculty with their students, the I want to make a difference. Here, I think I can." Tory Hodges, Freshman, 2002 |
| "I was very impressed with the quality of faculty at the U of A AgriBusiness department. When I was a student, not only were they true professionals in their field, they wanted very much to see the overall growth of the individual student." |
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"Every financial institution in Arkansas deals with agricultural and environmental issues. The combination of law and agriculture will give me a competitive edge in the job market. Compared with other business programs, the AgriBusiness program promotes the importance of the individual and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit." Nathan Reed |
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"The combined M.S. (Agricultural Economics) and LL.M. (Agricultural Law) program has given me a good understanding and insight into the workings of the economic as well as legal aspects of agricultural policy making. I believe the combined program has given me an edge over others who have gone through just one of the two programs." Manjula Guru |
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"The college of agriculture prepared me for law school. The vigorous course load and diverse subjects I studied as an undergraduate…in addition to learning concrete, practical solutions…served me much more effectively than a single liberal arts degree." |
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"The small school atmosphere of the agricultural college allowed me to experience the U of A at my pace, offering all the assets of a large university without the feeling of getting lost – just opened doors and allowed me to got through when I was prepared." |
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"I always thought internships and coop jobs between the university and companies/government were very helpful to the student in deciding a career and developing self-esteem." |
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"The one-on-one relationship I had with two of the professors was of great benefit. I feel I learned as much outside the classroom as within the classroom." |
Bumpers College really helped my academic career and truly put this student first.”
Amanda Simpson’s advice to high school students: “I can say that the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Department is a great fit for me. I like the more personal approach used by department faculty, so you actually get to know your professors and vice versa. I also like the closeness between the department’s students. My advice to you is to get started with the paperwork and decisions early to leave time to enjoy the rest of high school, come to the U of A campus for a visit, and give the AEAB Department a shot because it might be a great fit for you too.” 
“The combination of caring and committed faculty, relevant coursework, and hands-on opportunities makes the AgBusiness Department and the Bumpers College stand out above the rest. If I had it to do all over again, I would take the same path in a heartbeat.”
it was an excellent path to law school or to a business degree. The flexibility in the curriculum allowed me to decide my senior year which direction to take. It also gave me a background in contracts, environmental, and global issues that I will use in my law practice.” 
“The undergraduate program in Agricultural Economics presented me with a challenging curriculum, but also professors who were always supportive and eager to see me succeed. When I graduate with my M.S., I will have the problem-solving and analytical skills needed to meet the demands of top employers.” 
one-on-one attention and the smaller class size. In the AgriBusiness department, I found endless opportunities and unique ways to meet my goals. I’ll study environmental issues, global economies, and expanding agricultural markets. .jpg)
