Accolades
Sep. 20, 2023
Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry Receives Fellows Award from Academy of Science-St. Louis
Gary Weisman, curators' distinguished professor of biochemistry, was recognized by the Academy of Science-St. Louis as a 2020 fellows awardee. The organization delayed their 2020 celebration due to COVID-19, and recognized those awardees, including Weisman, in its 2023 celebration on Sept. 20.
Sep. 20, 2023
Two CAFNR Faculty Named as Curators’ Distinguished Professors
The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named two CAFNR faculty members as Curators’ Distinguished Professors. The classification is the highest and most prestigious academic rank awarded by the Board of Curators.
Aug. 21, 2023
Mizzou Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers Win Awards at AIFD National Symposium in Chicago
The MU SAIFD Chapter placed 3rd in the nation in the student competition during the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in Chicago, July 1-6.
Aug. 18, 2023
Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
Seven Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
July 5, 2023
CAFNR Graduate Student Named One of First Remington R. Williams Award Winners
Rishabh Mahendra, a doctoral student in Agriculture and Applied Economics, was named one of the first seven recipients of the Remington R. Williams Award by the University of Missouri Board of Curators. In honor of Remington R. Williams, student representative to the UM Board of Curators from 2020 until his death in June 2022, the award recognizes exceptional student leaders who excel in and out of the classroom with the utmost integrity across the UM System. Recipients must display a positive impact on our institution, inspire growth and development of their fellow students in both academics and extracurricular activities,…
June 21, 2023
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Faculty Member Receives Edwin Bierman Award from ADA
Elizabeth Parks, professor of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, was named by the American Diabetes Association as its 2023 Edwin Bierman Award recipient.
June 21, 2023
CAFNR Graduate Student Named DCRC Scholar
Isabella Sellmer Ramos, a Master's student in Animal Sciences, was named the 2023 DCRC Scholar by the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council.
June 15, 2023
CAFNR Recognized for Best Recruitment Materials at NAADA
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources received first place in Print Media Division-Student Recruitment Materials at the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association's 2023 Publications and Projects Competition. The award was presented at NAADA's annual conference in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 6-8.
June 14, 2023
44 CAFNR Researchers Contribute to Innovation
CAFNR researchers generate innovations that are further developed in commercial settings for the benefit of society each year. In calendar year 2022, 44 CAFNR researchers had patents, commercial agreements, startup companies and first product sales. These researchers are: Mathew Ashby, senior research specialist Yan Barnett, senior research consultant Andrew Biggs, CMREEC assistant director for crops Shi-Jie Chen, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Physics and Biochemistry Michael Wayne Clubb, research specialist lead Mark V. Coggeshall, adjunct assistant professor Melissa Crisel, senior research associate Ryan DelPercio, doctoral student Elizabeth De Meyer, doctoral student Bishnu P. Dhital, research specialist Dan England, senior research specialist…
June 9, 2023
CAFNR Faculty Member Appointed to Nationwide Insurance Board
Keri Jacobs has accepted a role on the Nationwide Board Council for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Jacobs is an associate professor of agricultural and applied economics, the MFA Chair in Agribusiness, and executive director of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL).