Q: Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri? A: Being a land-grant university, Mizzou is committed to educating young minds and spreading research data through its extension service. These are goals I found to be admirable of an education institution where I would attend. I also wanted to continue my family legacy of academics here at…
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Young Alum Holly Enowski Explored Her International Interests in CAFNR
Today, the science and agricultural journalism graduate is involved in many programs that fight hunger both locally and internationally.
This October, CAFNR alum Holly Enowski was a featured speaker at the World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony at the Iowa State Capital. Enowski spoke about her experience as a former Borlaug-Ruan International Intern in Kenya and Uganda, and her continued participation in efforts to fight hunger both locally and internationally. While her connection to the World Food Prize foundation…
Biochemistry Students Accepted into MU School of Medicine Bryant Scholars Pre-Admissions Program
Aidan Dowdney and Luke Smith went from randomly assigned roommates freshman year to Bryant Scholars headed for medical school.
When Aidan Dowdney was looking for colleges, he was thinking about more than a bachelor’s degree. “It’s good to look four years down the road, but what about 10 years down the road?” Dowdney said. “That works a lot better if your medical school and your undergrad work together. Mizzou was close to home and their medical school was excellent.”…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Lidia Myers
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Lidia Myers, senior plant science major from Fredericktown, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: I chose to attend Mizzou for several reasons, such as the high graduation/employment rate of my program, the ample amount of funding through scholarships and grants, and research opportunities for undergrads. Q: Why CAFNR/your chosen major? A: I wanted to be a plant science student because it combines the most important things in…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Makenna Shifflett
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Makenna Shifflett, freshman biochemistry major from Conway, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: When I visited Mizzou last fall, I met with a series of advisors. From these short visits I was able to observe the support and opportunity that was offered here at Mizzou. I could see myself being successful, surrounded by amazing people and a beautiful campus. Q: Why CAFNR/your chosen major? A: Before…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Harleigh Lewis
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Harleigh Lewis, sophomore agricultural education major from Brunswick, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: I chose the University of Missouri for multiple reasons. The main reason was that during my first tour at Mizzou I felt at home. I remember having a feeling lifted off my shoulders of choosing where I was going to go to college because right then I knew I wanted to be a…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Emma Schudel
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Emma Schudel, junior animal sciences major from Columbia, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: As a Columbia native, I was too attached to my community to leave. I stayed home with my mom and wouldn’t have it any other way! Q: Why CAFNR/your chosen major? A: I have always been an animal lover, I grew up going to the St. Louis Zoo, so I’ve wanted to be…
CAFNR and Arts & Science Fall Career Fair Breaks Attendance Records
After record-breaking student attendance at the Spring 2023 Career Fair, the Fall Career Fair broke both the student and employer attendance records.
On Oct. 4, 1,541 students gathered in Brewer Fieldhouse to network with 316 employer representatives at the Fall CAFNR and Arts & Science Career Fair. This record-breaking student attendance was good news for both the students and the employers. “Mizzou is a great place to get a lot of culturally diverse people, who have that diversity of agricultural experience that…
CAFNR Students Gain Industry Involvement and Knowledge Through Summer Internships
Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.
On October 4, CAFNR students will flood Brewer Fieldhouse to network with businesses looking for summer interns. Internships are a beneficial way to apply what students learn at Mizzou to real-world situations. Many CAFNR students completed internship in the summer of 2023. Learn more about some of their experiences outside of the classroom: Abby Loesing Sophomore, Agricultural Education, Communications, and…
Norfleet Selected as National FFA Officer Candidate
CAFNR Student Grant Norfleet will represent Missouri FFA at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 1-4.
When Grant Norfleet graduated from Mexico High School, he chose to attend Mizzou because it was “far away enough to get the college experience but close enough to keep mom and dad happy.” Now in his senior year as an agricultural education, communication and leadership major with minors in agribusiness management and digital storytelling, Norfleet has gained much more from…