Image: Ronnie Fulton of the Downs Lab was awarded the 2024 "William Jackson and Jane Marshall Payne Graduate Fellowship in Microbiology" during our annual Jack Payne Alumni Seminar by Dr. Dan Kearns on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The William Jackson (Jack) and Jane Marshall Payne Graduate Fellowship in Microbiology was established by the family and friends of Jack and Jane Payne in recognition of their many contributions to the Department and Microbiology. The award recognizes graduate students who demonstrate excellence in research and professional presence. Congratulations Ronnie!