Experiential Learning

Addy Nichols, Isabella Burnine and Skylar Goodman stand together and smile in front of the Barnwarmin' setup inside Trowbridge Event Center.

Oct. 25, 2026

Bringin’ back Barnwarmin’: CAFNR students plan return of iconic tradition 

Three hospitality management students planned the return of Barnwarmin', a CAFNR tradition that took place for the first time in 22 years.

Sep. 24, 2026

Mizzou researchers help Smithsonian capture a modern picture of America’s wildlife

From a living laboratory in mid-Missouri, students and faculty are contributing thousands of wildlife observations to a landmark national study.
Mary Davison kneels by tomato plants.

Aug. 31, 2026

Growing leaders, one tomato at a time

At Mizzou’s annual Tomato Festival, students gain hands-on experience growing more than 200 tomato varieties before sharing what they learn with Missourians.
Chloe Stenger drives a pickup truck at Mizzou's SW-REEC.

Aug. 11, 2026

Agribusiness management student shares lessons learned from summer internship 

Chloe Stenger is a junior who spent the summer as an intern at Mizzou's Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC).

Aug. 11, 2026

From classroom to World Cup: PRST students share experience working world’s biggest sporting event 

Bryce Burroughs and Ben Farmer spent their summer volunteering and working for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

July 28, 2026

Former Litton Scholars discuss program impact on 50th anniversary of Jerry Litton’s death

Braden Havlik and Addy Nichols share their takeaways from the program as 2025-26 Litton Leadership Scholars.
Colin Belger, Ezra Quick, Sawyer Massey and Madison Hancock smile together as CAFNR students who are Summer Welcome Leaders.

July 7, 2026

Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Summer Welcome Leaders 

Four CAFNR students are using their experiences to welcome the next generation of Mizzou Tigers.
Reid Monsees smiling.

June 30, 2026

Summer internship helps NRSM student reel in experience for career in conservation

Reid Monsees is a senior studying natural resource science and management, with an emphasis in fisheries and wildlife sciences.
India Williams smiling wearing graduation stole and cords.

May 27, 2026

Environmental sciences graduate prepares to represent U.S. at International Soil Judging Contest in China 

India Williams is taking her soil judging skills to the international stage in June.
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.