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Colin Belger, Ezra Quick, Sawyer Massey and Madison Hancock smile together as CAFNR students who are Summer Welcome Leaders.

July 8, 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.

July 1, 2026

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

Reid Monsees is a rising senior studying natural resource science and management, with an emphasis in fisheries and wildlife sciences.
Asher Skelton (middle) smiles and gives a thumbs up with two other PRST students holding bleacher chairs in Mizzou's football stadium.

June 11, 2026

PRST student builds communication skills in CAFNR summer internship 

Asher Skelton is a sophomore majoring in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
Brennan Greenwell at the Farm for Soy Innovation.

May 7, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Agribusiness management major reflects on CAFNR experience

Brennan Greenwell discusses the experiences that shaped his time at Mizzou.
Mayhew stands with foot on shovel among other Sustain Mizzou members in garden.

April 20, 2026

A voice for the environment: CAFNR student pushes for advocacy while preparing for career in environmental law 

Makayla Mayhew advocates for sustainability in the community as president of Sustain Mizzou.
Emma Knudson, Harrison Luechtefeld and Carissa Bersche stand together and smile as 2026 Mizzou '39 recipients.

April 13, 2026

Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Mizzou ‘39 recipients 

Three CAFNR students share their undergraduate experiences after being recognized as one of Mizzou's 39 outstanding seniors.
Ben Laizerovich looking out window.

Feb. 27, 2026

Italy study abroad program cooks up unique opportunity for CAFNR student

As a senior studying hospitality management at the University of Missouri, making the choice to study abroad opened the door to possibilities Ben Laizerovich didn’t even know existed.  
Female student arranging flowers on a shelf.

Feb. 11, 2026

Students Work ‘9 to 5’ to Prepare for Valentine’s Day at Tiger Garden

The University of Missouri's student-run floral shop, Tiger Garden, is in full swing for Valentine's Day, bringing this year's Dolly Parton-inspired "I Will Always Love You" theme to life.
Ryn Kreitz looking at soil samples in a greenhouse.

Feb. 10, 2026

CAFNR student, McNair Scholar cultivates a future in plant sciences

Ryn Kreitz is conducting research that aims to impact prairie restoration plantings.
NMDP: Find cures. Save lives.

Dec. 19, 2025

Saving lives starts on campus

On Mizzou’s campus, one student organization is working to give patients battling blood cancers and other life-threatening diseases a second chance at life. The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Chapter at Mizzou, which is led by president Gavin Schanz, focuses on raising awareness for stem cell and marrow donation by showing students how easy it is to make a real and life-saving impact.