Division of Applied Social Sciences

Ben Laizerovich looking out window.

Feb. 27, 2026

Italy study abroad program cooks up unique opportunity for CAFNR student

As a senior studying hospitality management at the University of Missouri, making the choice to study abroad opened the door to possibilities Ben Laizerovich didn’t even know existed.  
Grace Breeding

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with a CAFNR alum: When life doesn’t go as planned

Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri?  “I was originally committed to the University of Arkansas. I was so in love with Arkansas. Then my scholarship money didn’t end up working out, so I was like, ‘I’ll just go to Mizzou.’ But it truly is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s hard coming from St. Louis because the pipeline from St. Louis to Mizzou is so big, but I genuinely went in with the intention to branch out. I’m very happy with my choice.”  Why did you choose to pursue your degree?  “My career goal going into college was to own my…
Columns

Feb. 19, 2026

CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Spring 2026

Five new faculty members join the college this spring.
Drew Kientzy smiling.

Jan. 22, 2026

Q&A with Drew Kientzy

Drew is an MU Extension senior agribusiness research analyst.
Seth Meyer

Jan. 7, 2026

Seth Meyer

Educational Background Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri…
Meikah Dado

Jan. 7, 2026

Meikah Dado

Meikah Dado, Ph.D., is motivated by her belief that all individuals should have equitable access to food and education. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in dairy science, international agricultural development, and agricultural leadership, Dado’s professional expertise encompasses monitoring and evaluation, grant writing and management, and a broad range of research initiatives. Her teaching centers on cultivating leadership capacity within the agricultural sector, with an emphasis on developing future leaders equipped with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Educational Background Ph.D. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, Texas A&M University M.S. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, Texas A&M University…
Lucas in front of Jesse Hall, leaning on a column.

Dec. 19, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lucas Van Keirsbilck

Van Keirsbilck is graduating in December 2025 with a degree in personal financial planning.
Bill hiking.

Dec. 9, 2025

Get to know Bill McKelvey

Bill is a project coordinator in the Division of Applied Social Sciences.
Top 10 in 10 Years gather for recognition.

Nov. 25, 2025

CAFNR honors top 10 faculty members in research funding

The CAFNR Office of Research recognized the "Top 10 in 10 Years" Friday, Nov. 21, at the annual CAFNR Novemberfest celebration. These are the Top 10 faculty members in research funding over the past decade (2016-25) in CAFNR.
Seth Meyer portrait

Nov. 25, 2025

Meyer takes helm of Mizzou’s Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute

Seth Meyer, United States Department of Agriculture's chief economist, will join the University of Missouri on Jan. 1, 2026, to lead the internationally recognized Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI). Pat Westhoff, who has held the position since 2011, is retiring effective March 1, 2026.