Accolades

March 31, 2026

Mizzou wins second place in National Championship for Collegiate Soil Judging

India Williams, a senior in Mizzou's School of Natural Resources, also placed second as an individual.

March 31, 2026

Plant sciences student shares experience at National Collegiate Landscape Competition 

Out of 54 schools, Mizzou solidified their ranking in the top 10 in only their third time competing.  

March 30, 2026

Wes Warren honored as 2025 AAAS Fellow

Three Mizzou researchers recognized for distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.

Feb. 20, 2026

SNR faculty member named Fellow of The Academy of Leisure Studies

Sonja Wilhelm Stanis was named a 2026 Fellow.

Feb. 18, 2026

Parvej awarded 2026 Soybean Researcher of the Year

Assistant professor and soil and plant testing lab director, awarded for his leadership in soybean research.

Feb. 3, 2026

Warren and Braun recognized for outstanding achievements by the Academy of Science of St. Louis

Academy honors genomics research and science leadership.

Jan. 26, 2026

CAFNR student Austin Wilson elected national SASES president

Austin Wilson is a junior studying plant sciences.

Jan. 7, 2026

CAFNR’s Henry Nguyen named 2025 NAI Fellow

Henry Nguyen is one of two Mizzou professors receiving the prestigious honor from the National Academy of Inventors this year.

Dec. 15, 2025

Ron Mittler selected to represent Mizzou for prestigious 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Ron Mittler, Curators' Distinguished Professor of Plant Science and Technology, has been selected as the University of Missouri’s 2026 recipient of the SEC Faculty Achievement Award. The purpose of this award is to honor individuals with outstanding records in both teaching and research while serving as role models for junior faculty and students.

Dec. 12, 2025

CAFNR Honors Michael Dennigmann as Driver to Distinction

Dennigmann is a senior research specialist.