Ralph Noble

Dr. Ralph Noble is the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences at South Carolina State University, where he contributes to academic leadership and research initiatives focused on small farmers' challenges and youth mentorship in agriculture. He joined SCSU in 2022 as Associate Research Director for 1890 Research & Extension before being appointed dean in 2023.

• B.S. in Agricultural Sciences from Tuskegee University
• M.S. in Animal Sciences from Tuskegee University
• Ph.D. in Animal Sciences (Reproductive Physiology) from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Dr. Noble's research spans reproductive technology applications to enhance profitability for small farmers, food security, and sustainability across the southern U.S., Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. A key emphasis of his work involves mentorship and career counseling for African American students, particularly males, to improve success rates in agricultural higher education.

He has been recognized through awards for academic program development, leadership, and scholarship in higher education. His teaching experience includes classes in agricultural sciences, animal sciences, and research seminars, reflecting his commitment to advancing agricultural education and practice.