Janika Eckert Receives 2016 All-America Selections Breeder’s Cup
- Aug. 30, 2016
Madison, Wisconsin: August 27, 2016 — Johnny’s Plant Breeder Janika Eckert was awarded the All-America Selections (AAS) Breeder’s Cup at the annual summit held in Madison. Eckert has produced four AAS-winning varieties: ‘Diva’ spineless sweet cucumber, in 2002; ‘Carmen,’ an early sweet red Italian pepper, in 2006; ‘Escamillo,’ an early sweet golden Italian pepper, in 2016; and ‘Cornito Giallo,’ a half-size sweet golden Italian pepper, in 2016.
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Emily Brennan ’13 has completed the doctoral requirements for a degree in anthropology from the University of South Carolina. Graduation for her PhD was May 4 , 2024.
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Emily Brennan ’13 has completed the doctoral requirements for a degree in anthropology from the University of South Carolina. Graduation for her PhD was May 4 , 2024.
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