Original story by Cameron Rudolph published on the Department of AgBioResearch website.

James Averill, a Michigan State University alumnus and longtime leader in Michigan agriculture, has been named assistant director of MSU AgBioResearch effective July 1.

Since 2021, he has served as the director of outcome assessment and continuous quality improvement in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). In this position, he is responsible for the college’s implementation, coordination and evaluation of the academic aspects of its professional curriculum.

With CVM, Averill has also led the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory as interim director.

In his new role with AgBioResearch, Averill will be tasked with overseeing on- and off-campus research facilities, including the South Campus Animal Farms and 15 AgBioResearch centers across the state.

To learn more about Averill and what he will be doing in his new role, visit the AgBioResearch website.