CAFNR

May 11, 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.
Sonja smiling.

May 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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.
Dr. Sonawane holds and looks at a plant in a lab.

May 7, 2026

Plants power the next generation of medicine in Mizzou lab

Prashant Sonawane, assistant professor of biochemistry, says plants are “magicians.”
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.
Brennan Greenwell at the Farm for Soy Innovation.

May 6, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Agribusiness management major reflects on CAFNR experience

Brennan Greenwell discusses the experiences that shaped his time at Mizzou.
Two researchers stand in front of lab equipment.

May 5, 2026

Less water, same taste: New approach helps growers produce sweet corn more efficiently

University of Missouri researchers find farmers can cut back on water without losing crop quality.
Beth and Bell Foltz smile at each other with their heads in their hands in their caps and gowns on Lowry Mall.

May 5, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Twin sisters trailblaze careers in animal sciences

Beth and Bell Foltz reflect on their CAFNR experiences as they share a dream of becoming veterinarians.
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.