Academic Programs

Alison Rutledge with her Biochemistry Freshmen Interest Group class

Oct. 22, 2025

Advisor Alison Rutledge honored with Golden Apple Award

Alison Rutledge, senior academic advisor in the Division of Biochemistry, was surprised with the CAFNR Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Adam Yokom listens and holds the Golden Aple

Oct. 15, 2025

Adam Yokom, assistant professor of Biochemistry, receives Golden Apple Award

Adam Yokom, assistant professor of Biochemistry, received the CAFNR Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in a surprise ceremony led by Bryan Garton, senior associate dean and director of academic programs; Michael Chapman, director of the Division of Biochemistry; and many colleagues.
Electric tractor demonstration.

Oct. 14, 2025

Career Exploration Days open REECs to high school students across state

Each fall, the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station's (MOAES) Research, Extension and Education Centers (REECs) provide local high students the opportunity to learn about careers stemming from CAFNR's 14 degree programs. In addition to information provided by CAFNR's Academic Programs Office and degree program recruiters, each REEC taps local faculty in extension and research to showcase their work.

Sep. 18, 2025

Go global with CAFNR!

Study abroad to find your adventure, discover a new view of the world, and boost your resume! Learning and understanding a new culture and way of communicating, solving problems, and developing independence, are all experiences that will add an invaluable international dimension to your CAFNR degree.

Sep. 18, 2025

Student success in CAFNR

Attending college is an exciting leap into independence, opportunity, and growth. New freedoms include new responsibilities – especially when it comes to academics.

Sep. 18, 2025

Career readiness in CAFNR

Career success is not only a destination, it also is a journey with several major milestones along the way.
Six people posing.

May 8, 2025

Seven CAFNR staff members honored with Driver to Distinction Award

CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized seven CAFNR staff members with the CAFNR Driver to Distinction award at the faculty and staff meeting on April 29, 2025.
Three people pose for an award presentation.

Dec. 6, 2024

Jason Young, instructor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award

Young, internship supervisor for Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism students in the School of Natural Resources, received the award to acknowledge his teaching excellence.
A group of students poses for a photo with their professor.

Nov. 15, 2024

Shuangyu Xu, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award

Xu, the only professor of tourism in the School of Natural Resources, received the award to acknowledge her teaching excellence.
a large group of women

Sep. 12, 2024

Get to know Amy Marek

Marek is the director of student recruitment for CAFNR.