COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 25 -- Columbus State University issued the following news release:

February 25, 2026

For Whitney Hall '25, the journey to scientific discovery runs deeper than the waterways she studied as a natural sciences master's student at Columbus State University. Now working toward a doctoral degree in environmental and life sciences, she credits hands-on exploration and faculty mentorship at CSU for fueling her growing passion for research.

A native of LaGrange, Georgia, Hall was uncertain about her career path after earning an undergraduate degree in psychology in 2014. So, she spent a decade traveling internationally, gaining experience in different areas of the wine industry, including vineyards, cellars and laboratories. ...