The Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) had an outdoor graduation celebration for our students receiving their B.S. or M.S. in Viticulture and Enology on Friday, June 12, 2026. Distinguished Professor Emeritus Hildegarde Heymann, who retired this year, delivered a graduation speech, and Department Chair Dr. Ben Montpetit, and graduate and undergraduate advisor, Liz Price, presented the 2026 graduates and citation recipients. Last year’s DEVO president, Dan Kline, announced the 2026 Departmental Teaching Award, which was given to Dr.