Experiential Learning

Nigel Turner smiling.

July 29, 2025

Q&A with Summer Welcome Leader Nigel Turner Jr.

Nigel Turner Jr., a sophomore from Raytown, Missouri, majoring in biochemistry, served as a Summer Welcome Leader.
Kiersten Rogers smiling.

July 29, 2025

Q&A with Summer Welcome Leader Kiersten Rogers

Kiersten Rogers, a sophomore from Fairview Heights, Illinois, majoring in animal sciences, served as a Summer Welcome Leader.
Two students with a sheep.

July 28, 2025

From the livestock barn to the pageant stage, the Missouri State Fair offers young agriculturalists unique leadership roles

Student leaders from CAFNR will gather in Sedalia, Missouri, August 7-17, to ensure the state’s largest agricultural expo runs smoothly.
Students pose with flowers.

July 24, 2025

Mizzou Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers Win Awards at AIFD National Symposium

The MU Student American Institute of Floral Designers (SAIFD) Chapter placed 2nd in the nation in the student competition during the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in Palm Springs, July 12-15.
A group of students pose with a plaque.

July 9, 2025

Mizzou Torq’N Tigers find success at the International 1/4 Scale Tractor Design Competition

Torq’N Tigers had two teams competing in the ASABE International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition this summer.
A student working in a lab.

July 9, 2025

Biochemistry student wins American Association for Cancer Research Undergraduate Scholar Award

Blake Arciga, senior biochemistry major, was awarded the American Association for Cancer Research Undergraduate Scholar Award for his work in Satyanarayana Rachagani’s veterinary medicine and surgery lab.
Ruth Williamson in the lab.

May 13, 2025

Plant sciences student presents innovative research at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Ruth Williamson, a senior in plant sciences (breeding, biology and biotechnology emphasis) presented her research on the benefits of being outside on human health.
A group of students standing on the steps of Jesse Hall.

May 13, 2025

Mizzou Meteorology Club helps Mizzou achieve StormReady designation from the National Weather Service

The University of Missouri has earned a StormReady designation from the National Weather Service. The recognition is awarded to communities and institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to severe weather preparedness and communication.
Alivia Beanland smiling.

April 30, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Alivia Beanland

Beanland is a senior graduating in May with a degree in agricultural education.
Kathryn Wegner smiling.

April 30, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Kathryn Wenger

Wenger is a senior graduating in May with a biochemistry degree.