Alumni

Litton Hall name plate on the side of ASRC

Oct. 24, 2022

A Genetic Pioneer

Jerry Litton's dedication to data advanced the Charolais breed on a national stage.
Joe Butler secured a job with Gardener's Path, a website dedicated to helping others with gardening advice, planting pointers and in-depth reviews of products, before graduation. While having a job did relieve him of some stress, Butler’s final day as a student did come with some pressure. He was one of two graduates who spoke during the ceremony, the first time that CAFNR has had students speak.

Oct. 22, 2022

Growing His Writing Portfolio

Joe Butler's job with Gardener's Path allows him to combine his two passions – plants and writing.
Hired in 2019, Verónica Negrón-Pérez has spent the past three-plus years as an assistant researcher and principal investigator at one of the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’s agricultural experiment stations (Tropical Animal Reproduction Investigation Center) – this one located in Gurabo, on the eastern side of Puerto Rico. It has been a perfect opportunity at the same university where she earned her undergraduate degree. Photo courtesy of Verónica Negrón-Pérez.

Oct. 14, 2022

Meeting Her Goals

Verónica Negrón-Pérez's educational journey has brought her back to Puerto Rico for an important research role.
Jason Zhang’s food science journey began in China at Jiangnan University, one of the top food science universities in the country. His first trip to the United States came after earning his undergraduate degree, when he was accepted as a graduate student at the University of Missouri. Zhang, who grew up in southern China, and his wife, Sha, first stepped onto the Columbia campus in 2011 as they both began the pursuit of their PhDs in food science. Photo courtesy of Jason Zhang.

Sep. 28, 2022

An Entrepreneurial Desire

Jason Zhang's interest in food science led him to the University of Missouri.
Luke Rubin earned his parks, recreation and sport degree in May and now gets to see the inner workings on a sports business through his job with The Basketball Tournament. Rubin serves as a team relations specialist where he offers support to the players and teams that compete in the $1 million, winner-take-all tournament. A self-proclaimed “sports geek,” Rubin served as a student assistant with the MU football team for four years. Photo courtesy of Luke Rubin.

July 24, 2022

Pursuing his passions

A job with The Basketball Tournament allows Luke Rubin to explore his passion for sports.
Sherry Flint-Garcia

May 23, 2022

Sherry Flint-Garcia Named Alumnus of the Year by CAFNR Alumni Association

This award recognizes significant contributions or accomplishments by an individual whose efforts and support have added to the excellence of the University of Missouri.
Photo of Doug Kueker. White man with dark brown hair, wearing a navy suit jacket and light button up underneath

May 23, 2022

Doug Kueker Receives Citation of Merit from CAFNR Alumni Association

The Citation of Merit award is for professional attainment by a person in a field related to the academic curriculum of a division of the University of Missouri.
Derek Coats

May 23, 2022

Derek Coats Receives Honorary Membership from CAFNR Alumni Association

An honorary member shall be a person who is not a former student, but who, because of an exemplary interest in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, is designated by action of the board of directors to be so recognized and honored.

May 23, 2022

Marc Linit Named Honorary Member of the CAFNR Alumni Association

An honorary member shall be a person who is not a former student, but who, because of an exemplary interest in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, is designated by action of the board of directors to be so recognized and honored.
Jenna Fusinatto

May 23, 2022

Jenna Fusinatto Receives Distinguished Service Award from CAFNR Alumni Association

This award recognizes an outstanding University of Missouri and CAFNR faculty or staff member, alumni or student who has demonstrated a long-term commitment of service to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.