Accolades

2025-26 Torq'N Tigers members stand and hold awards.

Sep. 1, 2026

Torq’N Tigers place fifth overall in 2026 ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Competition

The University of Missouri's Torq’N Tigers design and build quarter-scale pulling tractors.

Aug. 31, 2026

2026 Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program recipients announced

The 2026 Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program recipients were announced recently by CAFNR Associate Dean for Research Shibu Jose.

Aug. 31, 2026

Krishnaswamy receives outstanding service award

Associate Professor Kiruba Krishnaswamy received the IFT International Division's Outstanding Service Award at IFT FIRST in Chicago.
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.

Aug. 3, 2026

Myers receives Hugh Hammond Bennett Award

The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) uses the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award to recognize exemplary work in soil, water and natural resources conservation.
Bryan Garton.

Aug. 2, 2026

CAFNR Senior Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs receives NAAE Lifetime Achievement Award 

Bryan Garton was honored with the award from the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
Student members of the Mizzou chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) pose with awards after placing second overall at the 2026 national competition.

July 16, 2026

CAFNR students place in top 10 in national floral design competition 

Students from several degree programs competed in the 2026 National American Institute of Floral Designers Student Competition.
rob meyers stands among mature corn.

June 22, 2026

Myers inducted into CTIC Hall of Fame

Rob Myers was inducted into the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Hall of Fame during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. 
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.

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.