Stories

Linda Geist in a black dress outside the Atrium, where the Hall of Fame awards were celebrated.

Oct. 21, 2026

Linda Geist inducted into Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame

Geist was honored for her service to the industry and her community.

Oct. 21, 2026

CAFNR siblings form their own take on tradition with help of scholarship funds 

Andi and TJ Belt are 2026 recipients of the Brazeale Family Scholarship Endowment.

Oct. 20, 2026

Get to Know Lindsey Saunders

Lindsey is part of CAFNR’s International Programs office and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture.

Oct. 20, 2026

Catch Up with CAFNR – October 2026

A gallery of CAFNR happenings.
Harvey James

Oct. 19, 2026

Message from the Director

Welcome to the Fall 2026 edition of the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) alumni newsletter! I am Harvey James, Director of the Division. I have been serving in the role as Director or Interim Director since November 2022. Previous Division Directors include Joe Parcell (2017-2022), Jill Findeis (2011-2017), and the late Mike Nolan (1995-2011). DASS is one of six Divisions within the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). Our focus is on the social sciences. The other five divisions (animal science, plant science, food science, environmental and natural resource science, and biochemistry) emphasize…
Mizzou's soil judging team members stand together and smile while holding their awards.

Oct. 18, 2026

Mizzou’s soil judging team sees success at regional competition 

The team placed first in team judging and second overall, with two individual students receiving second and third place overall.
The back of a denim jacket with Barnwarmin' 1968 embroidered on it.

Oct. 18, 2026

A love story, a lasting legacy and a return to Barnwarmin’ 

College sweethearts Alan and Susan Wessler reminisce during Barnwarmin's first time back on campus in 22 years.
Nick Van Schyndel and a coworker cut and package fresh meat for the Mizzou Meat Market.

Oct. 18, 2026

Raising the steaks: Mizzou Meat Market carves out new future in state-of-the-art space 

The Mizzou Meat Market’s new space aims to expand hands-on opportunities for students.
Parson talks at clear podium; Dean stands behind listening.

Oct. 13, 2026

CAFNR celebrates state-of-the-art facilities to benefit Missouri agriculture

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri hosted a day of celebratory ribbon cuttings on Friday, Oct. 9, for four facilities for research, teaching and outreach.

Oct. 12, 2026

Shibu Jose recognized with Excellence in Leadership Award

The award from agInnovation recognizes Jose's exceptional vision, dedication and guidance within CAFNR and the land-grant system.