At the annual Ag School's Life Sciences Communications scholarship event on April 23, 2026, Jenna Kudrna, Milton, Wis., was named the 2026 recipient of the Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship. Prior to arriving at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kudrna was active in county 4-H, and showed dairy cattle which she says taught her the value…
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Beatrice Lazarski Named 2024 Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholar
Beatrice Lazarski is a Junior from Wauwatosa, Wis., studying Life Sciences Communication, Spanish and Psychology with a certificate in History. After graduation, Beatrice plans on pursuing a career in life science communication and has a strong interest in working in the publishing industry. Using her wide variety of interests, Beatrice hopes to foster cross-cultural communication,…
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2022 Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship Recipient: Emma Schatz
Majors: Life Sciences Communication and Environmental Studies with a certificate in Chican@/Latin@ StudiesHometown: Racine, WI "This scholarship is a huge honor and I am incredibly grateful to the donors for making this happen. The financial support given through this scholarship will help me participate in a study abroad program during Spring 2022. I am hoping to enroll…
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Allison Breunig Named 2019 Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholar at University of Wisconsin
By Mike Lessiter, President The University of Wisconsin and College of Agricultural & Life Sciences announced the 2019 recipient of the Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship. This year's recipient, Allison Breunig, received the award at the April 25 event at the Pyle Center on campus in Madison, Wis. The annual Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship…
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