Advancement

Schlimme receiving award.

May 7, 2026

Schlimme Honored with Driver to Distinction Award

She serves as director of advancement for CAFNR.

Three glass awards and an award plaque sit by flowers on a table.

May 6, 2026

Nine outstanding alumni, friends recognized by CAFNR Alumni Association

The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association and the college.

Liz Bird and her husband.

April 28, 2026

Get to know Liz Bird

Liz is a Senior Director of Advancement.

A computer drawing of a market space with shelving, a counter, refrigerated items, and customers waiting.

April 27, 2026

Generous gift names Mizzou’s Meat Market

Mizzou’s meat market will not only have a new look, but also a new name when it opens along with the rest of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory on the University of Missouri campus this summer.

Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 2026

Michelle Niemeyer honored with 2026 Safety Leadership Award 

Michelle Niemeyer, building coordinator for William Stringer Wing and Eckles Hall, received CAFNR’s 2026 Safety Leadership Award at the college’s annual awards ceremony, Celebration of Excellence, April 23.  

Liz Townsend Bird

Feb. 2, 2026

Liz Townsend Bird

Lindley Bennett smiling in sunglasses.

Aug. 11, 2025

Get to Know Lindley Bennett

Q&A with the senior manager of donor relations in CAFNR Advancement.

Former Gov. Michael Parson speaks at the event celebrating the groundbreaking of the building in his name. Other speakers included (left to right): CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert; University of Missouri President Mun Choi; Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture Chris Chinn; UM System Curator Chair Todd Graves; Gov. Mike Kehoe; and Director of the Mizzou Division of Animal Sciences Bryon Wiegand.

April 17, 2025

University of Missouri breaks ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory, announces additional gift for project

Today, the University of Missouri broke ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory. 

Lindley Bennett

Dec. 15, 2024

Lindley Bennett

Mary Agnes and Al McQuinn at a podium with MU banner behind them.

Nov. 21, 2024

The gratitude of latitude

Alumnus Al McQuinn establishes a legacy at Mizzou.