Stories
April 24, 2026
Senior Spotlight: Environmental sciences major fights to knock out pediatric cancer
Lauren LaMar fights for a cause close to her heart through Mizzou Fight Night.
April 24, 2026
CAFNR students, alumna named NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recipients
Two CAFNR students and one alumna have been named recipients of the 2026-2027 NSF GRFP.
April 24, 2026
Celebration of Excellence 2026
Honoring the achievements of the CAFNR community.
April 24, 2026
Carissa Bersche, Morgan Watkins named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Seniors
Carissa Bersche and Morgan Watkins were recognized as CAFNR’s Outstanding Seniors at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony April 23.
April 24, 2026
Robyn Eschenbrenner Holliday honored with 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award
Robyn Eschenbrenner Holliday received CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award at the college’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.
April 24, 2026
Ben Knapp receives CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Senior Teacher Award
Ben Knapp, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, has been named the recipient of the 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Senior Teacher Award in recognition of his sustained excellence in teaching, mentorship, and innovative experiential learning. Knapp was honored at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.
April 24, 2026
Kent Shannon awarded Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award at 2026 Celebration of Excellence
Kent Shannon, assistant teaching professor in the Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) degree program, was awarded CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award. He accepted the award at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony April 23.
April 24, 2026
Amy Petry receives 2026 Early Investigator Research Award
She was recognized April 23 at the college's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.
April 24, 2026
Mandy Bish honored with 2026 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agriculture Extension Award
She received the award April 23 at CAFNR's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.
April 24, 2026
Pei Liu receives 2026 Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award
Pei Liu, associate professor of hospitality management, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award in recognition of her exceptional dedication to graduate student success, scholarly mentorship and professional development. The award was presented April 23 at CAFNR's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.