History

The Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership has a 100 year history in preparing communicators, educators, and leaders in the agricultural industry and beyond.

Click the link below to view timelines in various formats about our rich history and the highlights:

Interactive Timeline of ACEL

ACEL History Presented in Posters by Decades (displayed at the October 6 celebration event)

Please take a moment to learn about the department’s history:

History of the Department written in 1969

History of the Department written in 1992

ACEL Centennial Fact Book created in 2017

Ph.D Graduates With Specialization in Agricultural Education

Reflections by the Department Chairs at the 85th Anniversary (Videos)