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2017 WIU alum Dusti Ingles joined the School of Agriculture as an assistant professor of Agricultural Education this fall.
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Ingles Brings Expertise to School of Agriculture

September 19, 2025

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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture is proud to welcome Dusti Ingles to its faculty as an assistant professor of Agricultural Education.

Ingles brings a local flavor to the University, coming from nearby Rushville. The 2017 WIU teacher education graduate returns to Macomb after earning her masters and Ph.D. in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University. She hopes to carry on the tradition of excellence she experienced at the WIU School of Agriculture.

"After graduating from WIU in 2017, I taught high school Agriculture in Illinois for three years," Ingles said. "I was inspired by Dr. Andrew Baker's impact on teachers in the state."

WIU Director of the School of Agriculture Keela Trennepohl said Ingles brings enthusiasm and a strong vision for the future to the University which will be invaluable.

"Her excitement to join our team, enthusiasm to help students succeed and vision to recruit students and serve the students of FFA across Illinois make her an undeniable asset to the School of Agriculture," Trennepohl said. "Dr. Ingles elevates the School of Agriculture to a new level ushering our program into a new era of WIU Agriculture."

Ingles was drawn back to WIU in part because of its recognition as an Opportunity University by Carnegie.

"As a first-generation college student, I've benefited from WIU's commitment to increasing graduates' socioeconomic status," Ingles said. "I believe in the WIU's vision to serve the Western Illinois region by centering academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth and social responsibility. I'm excited to be home, doing what I love in the community I care deeply about."

To learn more about WIU's School of Agriculture, visit wiu.edu/ag.

Posted By: Aaron Viner (AP-Viner@wiu.edu)
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