Division of Applied Social Sciences

Laci Fuhlage posing in Italy.

April 22, 2025

Agricultural Education major explores global agriculture through Gilman Scholarship

Laci Fuhlage, senior agricultural education – communications and leadership major from Fayette, Missouri, studied abroad in Italy over winter break.

Annabelle at ceremony.

April 17, 2025

Annabelle Carlisle received Outstanding Freshman Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Carlisle is an agricultural education major.

April 17, 2025

Bailey Schneider received Outstanding Sophomore Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Schneider is an agricultural education major.

A group of students posing.

April 17, 2025

The University of Missouri Financial Planning Association (MU FPA) receives Outstanding Student Organization as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

CAFNR's annual awards ceremony was held Thursday, April 17.

Ben Brown portrait

April 17, 2025

Ben Brown honored with 2025 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award

Ben Brown, senior research associate and extension specialist, Division of Applied Social Sciences, has received the 2025 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award. Brown was honored at CAFNR's annual awards ceremony, Celebration of Excellence, on Thursday, April 17.

Hendrickson smiling.

April 17, 2025

Mary Hendrickson receives the Distinguished Research Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Mary Hendrickson, professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences, has been presented with the CAFNR Distinguished Research Award for her internationally recognized scholarship on food systems. Her research addresses corporate concentration in agriculture, local and alternative food systems and the pursuit of resilient, equitable food networks. A prolific scholar, she has over 70 publications, more than 3,000 citations and has secured over $20 million in research funding as PI or Co-PI. Mary Hendrickson Hendrickson’s interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, economics, ecology and law, with findings cited globally, including in United Nations reports. She has presented across five continents, testified before…

Dr. Mott and VanHouden pose for a photo with his poster.

March 31, 2025

Agricultural Education student presents at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Jaron VanHouden, senior in agricultural education, teacher certification, presented his research on student teachers finding community in their programs.

Students standing outside the Center for Soy Innovation.

March 31, 2025

Theory and Practice: Program development class gives students real-world work with stakeholders

In AG_ED_LD 4340: Designing and Delivering Educational/Leadership Programs, students get to build real programs for agricultural industry stakeholders.

A group of students posing holding ice cream.

March 31, 2025

Women in Financial Planning look to grow their club and career opportunities

The club was officially chartered in 2023 and wants to introduce more young women to career opportunities in financial planning.

A group of students pose for a photo.

March 5, 2025

CAFNR students earn Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39 honors

This week, the Mizzou Alumni Association and Alumni Association Student Board named the 2025 Mizzou 18 Award and Mizzou ’39 Award recipients.