Accolades
April 24, 2025
CAFNR students and mentor recognized at Show Me Research Week
Each year, the University of Missouri hosts Show Me Research Week, a celebration of student research and creative activity representing almost every field and discipline on campus.
April 24, 2025
CAFNR Students recognized at Honors College Spring Awards Ceremony
Multiple CAFNR students pursuing the Honors Certificate were recognized for their outstanding achievements over the past year during the recent Honors College Spring Awards ceremony.
April 24, 2025
Two biochemistry majors earn Goldwater Scholarships
Two CAFNR undergraduate students have received the Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national scholarships in natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States.
April 24, 2025
Mizzou Dairy Products Evaluation Team receives high rankings at national contest
The Mizzou Dairy Products Evaluation Team competed in the National Dairy Products Evaluation contest on April 16, in Madison, Wisconsin, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.
April 24, 2025
MU Collegiate Soil Judging Team wins 4th place at national contest
The MU Soils Judging team placed 4th in a field of 16 at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Judging Conference, held April 9-12 in Canyon, Texas.
April 17, 2025
Bing Yang receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty at 2025 Celebration of Excellence
Bing Yang, Curators’ Distinguished Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, received CAFNR’s 2025 Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty as part of the Celebration of Excellence Awards ceremony April 17.
April 17, 2025
Cindy Greenwood receives 2025 Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff
Cindy Greenwood, program/project support coordinator II in the School of Natural Resources, received the 2025 Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence April 17.
April 17, 2025
Richard Fordyce honored with Mumford Award for Distinguished Service at 2025 Celebration of Excellence
Richard Fordyce, the nominee for undersecretary for farm production and conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, received CAFNR’s 2025 Mumford Award for Distinguished Service as part of the college’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 17.
April 17, 2025
Eric Aldrich inducted into CAFNR Teaching Academy
Eric Aldrich, assistant teaching professor of atmospheric science in the School of Natural Resources, was inducted into the CAFNR Teaching Academy at the 2025 Celebration of Excellence award ceremony, Thursday, April 17. In 2005, the college established the CAFNR Teaching Academy to recognize outstanding teachers and to seek their assistance in mentoring colleagues. To be eligible for induction, an individual must have received a teaching award on a national, regional or university level that is selected by peers. Aldrich was inducted for receiving the Maxine Christopher Shutz Award & Lecture for Distinguished Teaching in 2024, presented by the…
April 17, 2025
Amy Petry receives 2025 Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award
Amy Petry, assistant professor in the Division of Animal Sciences, received the 2025 Early Career Teacher Award at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence April 17.