Accolades
May 15, 2026
Mizzou plant scientists named to list of leading researchers in U.S., world
Four scientists at the University of Missouri are ranked in the top 100 in the United States as part of Research.com's fifth annual ranking of the leading scientists in plant science and agronomy.
May 13, 2026
CAFNR announces 2026 awardees of dissertation grants
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Research offers the CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) of up to $2,000 to support or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College.
May 12, 2026
CAFNR professor receives Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Leadership
Walter Gassman, a professor of plant science and technology, received the 2026 award.
May 12, 2026
CAFNR professor receives Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Mentoring
Sonja Wilhelm Stanis, a professor in the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources, received the 2026 award.
May 12, 2026
CAFNR assistant extension professor receives Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty
Peng Tian, an assistant extension professor with CAFNR, received the 2026 award.
May 12, 2026
CAFNR assistant teaching professor honored with Kathleen and Robert Unrath Excellence in Visionary Teaching Award
Lesleighan Cravens, an assistant teaching professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, received the 2026 award.
May 8, 2026
Schlimme Honored with Driver to Distinction Award
She serves as director of advancement for CAFNR.
May 1, 2026
Finke named Mizzou’s 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year
Deborah Finke, professor of entomology, associate division director and director of undergraduate programs in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, has been awarded Mizzou's 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award.
May 1, 2026
Lupo appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board
Anthony Lupo, professor of atmospheric science, has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board. Selected by Administrator Lee Zeldin, Lupo joins a group of 36 experts providing scientific counsel to help guide federal environmental policy.
May 1, 2026
Relyea receives Texas Tech Distinguished Alumni Award
Rick Relyea, director of the Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems, has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Tech University’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.