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May 13, 2026

CAFNR announces 2026 awardees of dissertation grants

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Research offers the CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) of up to $2,000 to support or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR professor receives Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Leadership 

Walter Gassman, a professor of plant science and technology, received the 2026 award.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR professor receives Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Mentoring 

Sonja Wilhelm Stanis, a professor in the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources, received the 2026 award.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR assistant extension professor receives Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty

Peng Tian, an assistant extension professor with CAFNR, received the 2026 award.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR assistant teaching professor honored with Kathleen and Robert Unrath Excellence in Visionary Teaching Award 

Lesleighan Cravens, an assistant teaching professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, received the 2026 award.
Beth and Bell Foltz smile at each other with their heads in their hands in their caps and gowns on Lowry Mall.

May 11, 2026

Celebrating Our Seniors: Spring 2026

CAFNR graduates in the spotlight.
Schlimme receiving award.

May 8, 2026

Schlimme Honored with Driver to Distinction Award

She serves as director of advancement for CAFNR.
Dr. Sonawane holds and looks at a plant in a lab.

May 8, 2026

Plants power the next generation of medicine in Mizzou lab

Prashant Sonawane, assistant professor of biochemistry, says plants are “magicians.”
Abbie working in the greenhouse.

May 7, 2026

From one seed to generational growth, CAFNR student Abbie Harms plans to continue the family legacy

Harms is an agricultural education major.
Three glass awards and an award plaque sit by flowers on a table.

May 7, 2026

Nine outstanding alumni, friends recognized by CAFNR Alumni Association

The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association and the college.