Scholarship recipients
Madalynn welsh
2023 Academic Scholarship Recipient
Madalynn Welsh is a sixth-generation cattle producer and a first-generation college student from Franklin, Nebraska. She graduated in May 2025 from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biotechnology. During her time at Auburn, she has prioritized campus involvement and research endeavors while maintaining a strong presence in the beef industry. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, she plans to pursue a Master’s in Animal Sciences, specializing in Genetics & Genomics. This next step aims to propel her toward her lifelong goal of building a career that combines her passion for science and the agriculture industry. Madalynn’s passion for innovation within the agricultural field is why she was selected for the Zuvich Family Foundation scholarship.
Haley Rodriguez
2024 Academic Scholarship Recipient
Haley Rodriguez is an Animal Scientist from Arkansas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, with a minor in Microbiology, from Colorado State University in May 2025. Throughout her undergraduate career, Haley held many leadership positions focused on student success. She was a Peer Mentor in the Department of Animal Sciences and held numerous positions within the Orientation Leader program at CSU. As a Peer Mentor, a responsibility she took on with pride was the departmental Involvement Fair, which connected undergraduate students with clubs and research opportunities within the department. Haley’s passion for student success within the animal science field is why she was selected for the Zuvich Family Foundation scholarship.