Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership An Ohio State academic unit preparing agricultural communicators, educators, and leaders through undergraduate and graduate programs, research, and outreach.

This week, our faculty and students welcomed back three ACEL alumni who were honored at the 2026 CFAES Alumni awards for...
10/09/2026

This week, our faculty and students welcomed back three ACEL alumni who were honored at the 2026 CFAES Alumni awards for their outstanding professional accomplishments and commitment to the college.

🏆 Dena Wuebker (BS ’94, Agricultural Education) received the Distinguished Alumni Award.

🏆 Adam Sharp (BS '94, Agricultural Communication) received the Meritorious Service Award.

🏆 Brianna Smith (BS '18, Agricultural Communication) received the Young Professional Achievement Award.

Congratulations to our incredible alumni!

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. Today's student spot...
10/09/2026

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. Today's student spotlight is Adrianna Meyer, a senior from Swaton, Ohio. Adrianna is majoring in Community Leadership with a specialization in community and extension education.

During her time with Henry County 4-H, Adrianna was part of the county and state Junior Fair Board, Junior Leadership, Advisory Council, camp counselor, Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council, as well as county fair royalty. She has also been inducted into the Ohio 4-H Teen Hall of Fame, served as a collegiate facilitator at the National 4-H Conference, and received a Clock Trophy at the Ohio State Fair.

"4-H gave me the foundation of confidence that I needed to explore opportunities in college and in life, leading me to out of state internships, traveling for conferences, and having the skills to network with professionals and peers from across the country," Adrianna said.

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This afternoon's stu...
10/08/2026

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This afternoon's student spotlight is Liliana Phillips, a senior studying Agricultural Communication from Sidney, Ohio.

Liliana received multiple accolades throughout her time in 4-H for her market chicken and pygmy goat showmanship and her creative writing and scrapbooking projects. She won beginner showmanship her first year showing chickens and was awarded the Shelby County Outstanding 4-H'er Award in 2024.

"My favorite thing about 4-H was the community that it created for me in Shelby County," Liliana Phillips said. "4-H camp and showing livestock connected me with people that became some of my best friends for life."

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This morning's stude...
10/08/2026

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This morning's student spotlight is Amy Michaels, an ACEL graduate student from Burgoon, Ohio.

During her time as a member of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club, Amy was involved with Fair Royalty, Junior Leadership, Junior Fair Board, camp counseling, MXC (Making eXtreme Counselors), and CARTEENS. One of her favorite 4-H memories is spending time with friends in the beef barn at the Sandusky County Fair.

Her early experiences inspired her to pursue a career with Ohio 4-H, where she now helps youth find their spark in both traditional and non-traditional 4-H programs.

Camp is in session! ⛺ Our Agriscience Education seniors and student teachers spent the beginning of their week at Ohio F...
10/07/2026

Camp is in session! ⛺ Our Agriscience Education seniors and student teachers spent the beginning of their week at Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum, where they took part in team building activities and taught lessons on career readiness, leadership, and citizenship.

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. Today's student spot...
10/07/2026

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. Today's student spotlight is Natalie Langhals, a junior studying Agriscience Education from Columbus Grove, Ohio. Natalie graduated with her Associate of Science degree from Ohio State ATI earlier this year.

Natalie was a 4-H member for 10 years, taking dairy feeders, hogs, and creative projects to the state fair. Among many other accomplishments, she held officer positions in the CG Livestock Club, CG Creative 4-Hers Club and Junior Fair Board, was a 4-H camp counselor, and received the Putnam County Cattleman's scholarship award. She also holds multiple fair royalty titles, including 2024 Ohio Miss Agriculture USA AGvocate. After her many years of 4-H involvement, Natalie became a Summer Program Assistant for the Putnam County Extension Office.

"Through 4-H, I have formed some of the most meaningful friendships in my life and had the opportunity to truly connect with people of all ages from throughout the county," Natalie said.

Natalie is pictured on the left, alongside her sister.

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This afternoon's stu...
10/06/2026

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This afternoon's student spotlight is Makenna Lybarger, a first year studying Agriculture Communication from Canal Wi******er, Ohio.

Throughout her time in 4-H, Makenna has shown poultry, alpacas, companion animals, and book projects on leadership, communication, and food and nutrition. She is also a 4-H camp counselor, president of the Fairfield County Junior Fair board, and one of the first Roth Scholars chosen for the 4-H Leadership Academy. This year, she is serving as a college and career readiness committee chair for the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council.

"The most valuable thing I learned from 4-H is to keep going and jump right into any opportunity that comes your way," Makenna said.

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This morning's stude...
10/06/2026

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. This morning's student spotlight is Michaela Willsey, an ACEL graduate student from Camden, Ohio.

In addition to showing goats and horses, Michaela spent six years at 4-H camp as both a camper and a camp counselor. At camp, she formed lifelong friendships that eventually led her to a career in animal science.

“4‑H taught me that winning isn’t everything — what lasts is humility, helping others, and treating people with kindness,” Michaela said. “My 4‑H experience gave me confidence for college, a foundation for my career, and a community I’ll always carry with me.”

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. Today's student spot...
10/05/2026

In honor of National 4-H Week, we are celebrating some of our ACEL Buckeyes who got a start in 4-H. Today's student spotlight is Kylie Bradley, a freshman from Norwich, Ohio. Kylie is majoring in Community Leadership at Ohio State ATI.

Kylie has been a member of the Highland Go-Getters 4-H club for 13 years and is currently the club's president. During that time, she was a Muskingum County 4-H Ambassador, a 4-H camp counselor, 2023 Muskingum County Fair princess, and a representative for Muskingum County at State Leadership Camp. She is also the president of the Muskingum County Jr. Fair Board and the vice president of the Muskingum County Jr. Leadership Club.

"Meeting my best friends and my fiancée, making family memories, showing my animals at the fair, going to 4-H camp, and being able to be really involved in leadership roles are just some of my favorite memories," Kylie said. "4-H has given me so many great experiences, opportunities, and life skills; I wouldn't be where I am today without it."

You never know what you'll discover when you take an ACEL course 🐢 Last week, some of our graduate students took a tour ...
10/02/2026

You never know what you'll discover when you take an ACEL course 🐢 Last week, some of our graduate students took a tour of the the University Archives as part of ACEL 8000: Leading through Historical Perspectives. University Archivist Tamar Chute showed the class how the archives are used to conduct historical research as they prepare for their own research projects this semester.

The students also got to see some of the Archive's artifacts, including one of the Illibuck trophies won by the Buckeyes for their victories against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

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