Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire — known for his urban water conservation background, research, community and industry support — has been named the new dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State, effective Sept. 15.

St. Hilaire previously spent 24 years in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University, where he served as chair since June 2016 while overseeing the extension department since 2021.

“I’m pleased and excited to welcome Dean St. Hilaire. I’m confident that he will solidify the position of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology as an undisputed ag leader,” said Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “His vision of agriculture is deeply embedded within community and industry relationships, and strategic planning, and is focused on strengthening Fresno State’s research, innovation and grants. Dr. St. Hilaire has demonstrated a special rapport with community and industry members that will be vital in helping our University shape the next generation of agricultural leaders, feed and clothe our growing region and world, and secure our fruitful and productive future.”

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