Dr. Steven C. Ricke, a Professor in the Animal and Dairy Sciences Dept. and the Director of the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Program was recognized for his outstanding career accomplishments as a University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer, & Economic Sciences (ACES) alumni for his professional achievements and academic contributions. He was honored at the annual ACES Alumni Association Awards banquet on Oct. 24th 2022 as a part of the University of Illinois Awards Gala event at the University of Illinois. He was also inducted as a member of the Round Barn Society.