School of Natural Resources

Emma Knudson, Harrison Luechtefeld and Carissa Bersche stand together and smile as 2026 Mizzou '39 recipients.

April 13, 2026

Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Mizzou ‘39 recipients 

Three CAFNR students share their undergraduate experiences after being recognized as one of Mizzou's 39 outstanding seniors.
Thomas Schwent

April 7, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Environmental sciences major forecasts a future in meteorology 

From broadcast to undergraduate research, Thomas Schwent has made his mark in atmospheric science at Mizzou.
Ben Walters in research lab.

April 2, 2026

U.S. Navy veteran returns to school with new mission to preserve forest ecosystems 

Ben Walters is pursuing undergraduate degrees in environmental sciences and natural resource and science management.
Three Mizzou students and members of Mizzou's Soil Judging Team hold second place award.

March 31, 2026

Mizzou wins second place in National Championship for Collegiate Soil Judging

India Williams, a senior in Mizzou's School of Natural Resources, also placed second as an individual.
Eric Aldrich: 2026 Kemper Fellow for Teaching Excellence.

March 19, 2026

Eric Aldrich awarded 2026 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Annual awards recognize five outstanding educators at the University of Missouri.
Sonja receiving a plaque.

Feb. 20, 2026

SNR faculty member named Fellow of The Academy of Leisure Studies

Sonja Wilhelm Stanis was named a 2026 Fellow.
Columns

Feb. 19, 2026

CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Spring 2026

Five new faculty members join the college this spring.
Rasel Parvej smiling.

Feb. 18, 2026

Parvej awarded 2026 Soybean Researcher of the Year

Assistant professor and soil and plant testing lab director, awarded for his leadership in soybean research.
Caroline Todd with daughter.

Feb. 17, 2026

Get to know Caroline Todd

Caroline is a business support specialist II in the Center for Agroforestry.
Road salt truck spreading salt in winter storm.

Feb. 16, 2026

Road salt creates more harm to freshwater life than expected, study finds

University of Missouri researchers discovered road salt is more deadly when combined with the fear of predators, disrupting ecosystems and impacting water quality.