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Ingles Brings Expertise to School of Agriculture

September 19, 2025

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MACOMB, IL - - The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 School of Agriculture is proud to welcome Dusti Ingles to its faculty as an assistant professor of Agricultural Education.

Ingles brings a local flavor to the University, coming from nearby Rushville. The 2017 黑料不打烊 teacher education graduate returns to Macomb after earning her masters and Ph.D. in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University. She hopes to carry on the tradition of excellence she experienced at the 黑料不打烊 School of Agriculture.

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黑料不打烊 Director of the School of Agriculture Keela Trennepohl said Ingles brings enthusiasm and a strong vision for the future to the University which will be invaluable.

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Ingles was drawn back to 黑料不打烊 in part because of its recognition as an Opportunity University by Carnegie.

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