Category: CAFNR

May 13, 2026

CAFNR announces 2026 awardees of dissertation grants

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Research offers the CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) of up to $2,000 to support or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR professor receives Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Leadership

Walter Gassman, a professor of plant science and technology, received the 2026 award.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR professor receives Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Mentoring

Sonja Wilhelm Stanis, a professor in the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources, received the 2026 award.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR assistant extension professor receives Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty

Peng Tian, an assistant extension professor with CAFNR, received the 2026 award.

May 12, 2026

CAFNR assistant teaching professor honored with Kathleen and Robert Unrath Excellence in Visionary Teaching Award

Lesleighan Cravens, an assistant teaching professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, received the 2026 award.

May 8, 2026

Plants power the next generation of medicine in Mizzou lab

Prashant Sonawane, assistant professor of biochemistry, says plants are “magicians.”

May 7, 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.