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WSU alum awarded for career working to end hunger, malnutrition

Lumpkin

WSU alum awarded for career working to end hunger, malnutrition

Thomas Lupkin pictured receiving the Alumni Achievement AwardThomas Lumpkin wants to feed the world.

A simple premise, but an incredibly challenging goal. One that set Lumpkin on a career path which produced new agricultural innovations and led to international leadership positions.

“This is very humbling,” Lumpkin, who grew up on a small farm near Washington’s Tri-Cities, said. “WSU gave me an incredible opportunity, and I’ll always be grateful for the support and freedom they gave me to pursue international research.” » More …