George Gallagher joined Animal Science Department in February as the new department head, replacing Jaymie Noland who retired from the post in 2022. He was previously a professor in the Berry College Animal Science Department in Georgia, where he served as chair of that department. Gallagher has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal sciences from New Mexico State University and a doctorate degree in reproductive physiology from Washington State University. “My previous institution and Cal Poly have much in common. Both are predominantly undergraduate institutions with a focus of Learning by Doing and have strong animal science programs,” said Gallagher. “I have had Cal Poly on my radar for some time waiting for the right opportunity. I am honored and excited to be a part of the Animal Science Department at Cal Poly.”