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Charles Maxwell received his BS and MS from the University of Georgia and his PhD degree from the University of Wisconsin. He started his career in a research and teaching position as a swine specialist at Oklahoma State University and served in that capacity for 28 years. Since 1996, he has held the position of professor of swine nutrition and management at the University of Arkansas. Maxwell has made major contributions to the swine industry. His research has emphasized nutrition of the neonatal and early-weaned pig and has resulted in a better understanding of the effect of management systems on performance of young pigs. He has published 79 refereed journal articles, 188 abstracts, and 153 miscellaneous publications.