Achievement

Winners of the 2026 CAFNR Column Awards pose with Dean Daubert.

Nov. 11, 2026

2026 CAFNR Column Awards honor six outstanding alumni

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources honored six recipients with the 2025 CAFNR Column Award for Distinguished Alumni at an event Thursday, Nov. 6. This is the only award specifically for alumni presented by the college – the highest honor bestowed by the College in celebration of outstanding alumni. The awardee class includes one graduate from each of CAFNR’s six divisions, reflecting the six historic columns at the University of Missouri. 
Geist presented Hallow Fame Award.

Oct. 21, 2026

Linda Geist inducted into Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame

Geist was honored for her service to the industry and her community.
TJ and Andi Belt smile at dinner table during CAFNR Scholarship Dinner.

Oct. 21, 2026

CAFNR siblings form their own take on tradition with help of scholarship funds 

Andi and TJ Belt are 2026 recipients of the Brazeale Family Scholarship Endowment.
Tess Bauer (left) smiles next to woman in her 2025 St. Charles County Fair Queen sash and crown.

Sep. 27, 2026

CAFNR student named 2026 Missouri State Fair Queen 

Tess Bauer is the first person from St. Charles County to hold the title.
Cailey Blackmer and Grace Siegel.

Sep. 21, 2026

Plant sciences graduates discuss post-college job search process 

Cailey Blackmer and Grace Siegel discuss finding their passions in college and starting their careers after graduation.
Brad Workman

Sep. 20, 2026

Charting his own course: Two-time CAFNR alum discusses how unconventional career path led him to working for Amazon 

Atmospheric sciences graduate Brad Workman, BS '11, MS '13, serves as Amazon's chief meteorologist.

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.
India Williams smiling wearing graduation stole and cords.

May 27, 2026

Environmental sciences graduate prepares to represent U.S. at International Soil Judging Contest in China 

India Williams is taking her soil judging skills to the international stage in June.
Three glass awards and an award plaque sit by flowers on a table.

May 6, 2026

Nine outstanding alumni, friends recognized by CAFNR Alumni Association

The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association and the college.
Will Lingle smiling outdoors with a road and mountains behind him.

May 3, 2026

Senior Spotlight: NEP student turns love for fitness into pursuing dream of becoming a dentist

Will Lingle's passion for fitness has helped shape his journey to attending dental school.