Dr. Ruth Hohl Borger was honored Nov. 16 at a reception in the Agriculture Hall Atrium on her last day as director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Communications. Ruth has accepted a position as assistant vice president at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Dr. Borger led the department through restructuring during a time of financial uncertainty. She also took the lead on the development of a revamped Michigan State University Extension website and MSU Extension Bookstore, and launch of MSU Extension News. Kris Hynes, senior associate to the dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, will serve as interim director. Kris will continue in her current responsibilities while serving in this interim capacity.
Congratulations to Dr. Borger! We’ll miss her enthusiasm, optimism and drive to innovate under challenging conditions. Thanks, Ruth!