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Message from the Associate Dean and Director

Welcome to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri-Columbia! We're delighted you have chosen to learn more about our College, which prides itself on its commitment to excellence and dedication to student success.

The faculty, staff and students in our College are ready to assist you as you chart your course for success at the University.

Please take a few moments to read about the numerous opportunities available to you through the diversity of our academic majors, study abroad programs, scholarship opportunities, active clubs and organizations, and the phenomenal research and teaching performed by CAFNR faculty. You will find this and much more as you begin to explore the sciences of life here on these Web pages.

But please, don't stop there! To get to know us even better, we invite you to campus to meet us personally. It is a privilege for us to spend time with you and to show you firsthand how our faculty fosters an environment where learning is fun and exciting, and where our students' futures come first.

Schedule your campus visit online, call us toll-free 888-682-2367 or e-mail us at visitcafnr@missouri.edu. Come see how you, too, can explore the sciences with us.

Look forward to meeting you!

Paul R. Vaughn
Associate Dean and Director, Academic Programs