Burkey named CASNR interim associate dean for graduate education and partnership engagement

Dr. Tom Burkey
Dr. Tom Burkey
February 4, 2020

Lincoln, Neb. — Dr. Tom Burkey, professor of animal science, has joined the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources as the Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Partnership Engagement. 

In this half-time role, Burkey will provide leadership for graduate education within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He will also work to foster both internal and external partnerships to advance IANR’s graduate education framework; facilitate professional development opportunities for graduate students; and serve as CASNR’s liaison to the Office of Graduate Studies, IANR academic units and other academic colleges. 

“We are excited to have Tom in this new role as we focus on providing an individualized approach to graduate education where every student matters, designing education pathways that align with diverse career opportunities, and supporting a global community of learners,” said Tiffany Heng-Moss, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.