Last summer, Titus Awokuse, Michigan State University Vice Provost and Dean for International Studies and Programs, was one of six Fellows inducted to the 2024 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Class. One year later, he has been named president-elect of the organization. Awokuse previously served on AAEA’s executive board from 2020-2023.

The AAEA is the leading professional organization in its field, with more than 2,500 members. 

Awokuse is the second Spartan to lead the organization in less than 10 years. Scott Swinton, MSU professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE), served as the AAEA president from 2017-18.

MSU is well-represented among the organization’s leadership. AFRE Associate Professor Vincenzina Caputo joined the Executive Board of AAEA during the summer of 2023, and additional MSU faculty members serve the organization in other capacities.