Another semester has come to a close! This time of year allows me to reflect on how incredible CAFNR students truly are. From participating in unique internships to working on innovative research, our students have spent another semester excelling inside and outside of the classroom. For many students, the CAFNR experience will continue over break with participation in industry tours and study abroad programs. I want to send a special congratulations to our December graduates! Commencement is such a rewarding experience, for students and faculty alike. Read about a few of our graduates below in the Senior Spotlight section.

Bryan Garton
Senior Associate Dean
Director of Academic Programs

We’re excited to spotlight four of our graduating seniors! Read our senior spotlights on the CAFNR website.

• Madison Meyer, sophomore plant sciences major, and Caleb Simpson, freshman agribusiness management major, were named the 2024 Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassadors at the 109^th Missouri Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks during the first weekend in December.
• Carlee Long, senior in agribusiness management, and Kenny Henk, sophomore in plant sciences, have received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The competitive national scholarship provides $3,000 to study or intern abroad.