That is right, he is still here, "young" enough to retire and do other things, but still loving his work here and enjoying his career at Texas A&M University. Dr. Ryland F. Young, III was just recognized as a Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University. In 2016, he was named Regents Professor and in 2006 was named a Sadie Hatfield Professor of Agriculture. We are so glad that he is still here and received this prestigious recognition. For the full story, please click on the link below: https://today.agrilife.org/2018/03/29/young-named-texas-distinguished-professor/