Alumni

Jesse Hall, as photographed from above.

Sep. 27, 2026

CAFNR Alumni Association awards more than $50,000 in grants for 2026-2027 academic year

The grants directly impact more than 1,200 University of Missouri students.

John Miles holds a virtual fencing collar and talks to a cattle producer.

Sep. 22, 2026

Recent animal sciences grad helps pioneer roll out of virtual fencing technology across region 

John Miles graduated from Mizzou in 2026 and works as a Midwest sales representative for Monil.

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.

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.

CAFNR Alumni Association Board

Jan. 26, 2026

CAFNR Alumni Association Announces 2025-2026 CAFNR 150 Grant Winners

The endowment allows CAFNR to award over $50,000 in grants annually.

David in front of the columns.

Oct. 22, 2025

From NEP to med school

CAFNR shaped David Sniatkewicz’s path to medicine

A group of ROTC students in uniform.

Aug. 28, 2025

Alumna forecasts a bright future with the U.S. Air Force

Since graduating from the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources in May 2025, Kirsten Robinson has launched a career that combines her passions for atmospheric sciences and military service.

Two adults hold two children in a tractor cab.

July 13, 2025

Back to the Farm – Q&A with Drake and Kaylee Minear

Drake Minear (B.S. Agricultural Systems Management '18) and his wife Kaylee (Michael) Minear (B.S. Elementary Education '18) graduated from Mizzou and returned to the farm.

Mackenna Rodgers posing.

July 8, 2025

Recent CAFNR graduate selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Mackenna Rodgers (B.S. Biochemistry ’25) was selected to participate in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.