Stories

Fallen leaves on moss in a forest.

Aug. 16, 2026

The Next Generation of White Oaks

CAFNR researchers continue to study how forest management and regeneration efforts could shape the future of one of the state's most valuable tree species.

Aug. 11, 2026

From classroom to World Cup: PRST students share experience working world’s biggest sporting event 

Bryce Burroughs and Ben Farmer spent their summer volunteering and working for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sonja smiling.

Aug. 3, 2026

PRST professor inducted into American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration 

Sonja Wilhelm Stanis is a parks, recreation, sport and tourism (PRST) professor.
Colin Belger, Ezra Quick, Sawyer Massey and Madison Hancock smile together as CAFNR students who are Summer Welcome Leaders.

July 7, 2026

Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Summer Welcome Leaders 

Four CAFNR students are using their experiences to welcome the next generation of Mizzou Tigers.
a wood frog sitting on a log

July 5, 2026

Survival comes at a price: Mizzou study links salt adaptation to increased risk of disease

Researchers find wood frogs, a common freshwater amphibian in North America, can survive rising salt levels but they may pay a price when disease strikes.
Reid Monsees smiling.

June 30, 2026

Summer internship helps NRSM student reel in experience for career in conservation

Reid Monsees is a senior studying natural resource science and management, with an emphasis in fisheries and wildlife sciences.
Flood waters from the Mississippi River sweep across a roadway.

June 16, 2026

Study: Small global temperature shifts could drive bigger weather extremes in Mississippi River Basin

University of Missouri researchers show how modest increases can amplify heat, rainfall variability and dry spells across one of the nation’s most important agricultural regions.
Jenna Fusinatto is an academic advisor for students in the parks, recreation and sport degree program.

June 11, 2026

CAFNR academic advisor honored with Advisor of the Year Award 

Jenna Fusinatto is an academic advisor for the Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism (PRST) degree program.
Asher Skelton (middle) smiles and gives a thumbs up with two other PRST students holding bleacher chairs in Mizzou's football stadium.

June 10, 2026

PRST student builds communication skills in CAFNR summer internship 

Asher Skelton is a sophomore majoring in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

June 7, 2026

SNR faculty member named to ASLO Board of Directors

Rebecca North, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, has been named to the Association for the Science of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Board of Directors. North will begin her term July 1.