Stephen McBride, Ph.D. Director of Career Development
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Biography
Dr. Stephen McBride is the Director of Career Development at the University of Tennessee Southern, where he supports the academic and professional development of all students. Dr. McBride designs and facilitates programming on topics such as career planning, academic success, and networking. He also collaborates with faculty, staff, and external partners to create and implement initiatives that enhance the quality and impact of student development.
Prior to UT Southern, Dr. McBride was the Assistant Director of Graduate Student Success for the College of Engineering at Purdue University, where he also achieved his Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, Purdue University
Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Business: Farm & Ranch Management, University of Tennessee at Martin.
Awards
College of Engineering New Employee Excellence Award; Purdue University, 2022
Outstanding Research Poster Award; North Central AAAE Conference, 2021
4-H Alumni of the Year; Coffee County 4-H, 2018
Soaring Eagle Award for New Agent Achievement; Farm Bureau Insurance, 2017
National Runner-Up, Prepared Public Speaking; National FFA Organization, 2011