Stories
April 30, 2026
Changing Missouri weather fuels tick populations
From milder winters to longer tick seasons, Missouri’s changing weather is reshaping when and where ticks thrive.
April 29, 2026
From pet to pest: Invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems, researchers warn
Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows.
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
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
Cravens, Knapp join CAFNR Teaching Academy
Lesleighan Cravens and Ben Knapp were inducted into CAFNR’s Teaching Academy April 23, as part of the 2026 Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.
April 24, 2026
2026 William R. Lamberson Distinguished Thesis awarded to R. Tharindu Rambadagalla
He received the award at the April 23 CAFNR Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.
April 24, 2026
Chung-Ho Lin honored with Mumford Outstanding Faculty Award at 2026 Celebration of Excellence
The Mumford is the college's signature award and named for a ground-breaking former dean.
April 20, 2026
A voice for the environment: CAFNR student pushes for advocacy while preparing for career in environmental law
Makayla Mayhew advocates for sustainability in the community as president of Sustain Mizzou.
April 13, 2026
Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Mizzou ‘39 recipients
Three CAFNR students share their undergraduate experiences after being recognized as one of Mizzou's 39 outstanding seniors.