$1M gift honors pioneering economist Carlton G. Davis, supports Ph.D. research to advance tropical agriculture
February 1, 2026
Celebrating a lifetime dedicated to agricultural research progress, a $1 million gift launches an endowment that will empower doctoral students to continue the legacy and mission of a pioneering agricultural economist at the University of ... READ MORE
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