4-H Alumni News

4-H and FFA alumna’s agricultural passion leads her to study at Michigan State University

Published on October 24, 2022
A deep passion for agriculture led 4-H and FFA alumna and current Agribusiness Management senior Madelyn Cary to pursue an education at Michigan State University (MSU).
Delisa Scholarship supports students interested in water research and sustainability

Published on September 21, 2022
Sally Delisa, ’64 elementary education, established an endowed scholarship in memory of her husband, Robert Delisa, ’64 social science, for students interested in water research and sustainability.
Estate gift creates lasting 4-H legacy; grows endowment

Published on June 16, 2022
An estate gift from long-time 4-H supporters and alumni George and Deanna House will grow the Founders Fund.
2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on June 7, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
4-H alumni step up for Michigan 4-H

Published on May 9, 2022
Throughout the month of May, Michigan 4-H alumni and supporters are stepping up to the challenge in support of 4-H. Since May 1, nearly 300 participants have been engaged in the Michigan 4-H Alumni & Supporters Walking Challenge!
Outstanding 4-H volunteers recognized with MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards

Published on February 23, 2022
Two outstanding Michigan 4-H volunteers were honored with 2021-22 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards Feb. 19 at MFB’s Growing Together Conference in Grand Rapids.
Suzanne Threadgould grows endowment for Ingham County 4-H

Published on February 11, 2022
In 2016, Suzanne Threadgould created an endowment in honor of her husband’s life and career with Michigan 4-H. Recently, she made an IRA charitable required minimum distribution gift to grow the fund, increasing the impact for generations to come.
4-H alumna credits 4-H Capitol Experience for leading to her career choice

Published on February 11, 2022
Alger County Michigan 4-H alumna Kennedy DeFrancesco participated in many state and national 4-H events during her years in 4-H. However, 4-H Capitol Experience was most life-changing, igniting plans for a political science degree and a career in law.
Love of animals sparks 4-H alumna’s interest in animal science, production agriculture

Published on November 18, 2021
With a love of animals, 4-H alumna and undergraduate animal science student Sadie Finegan dreams of a career in production agriculture.
Longest-serving 4-H Foundation trustee retires from board

Published on November 1, 2021
Pamala R. Babbitt retired from the Michigan 4-H Foundation board Oct. 1, serving as a trustee since 1984-85.