Student Success

Mahel Boyer sits in front of chess board.

March 26, 2026

CAFNR student wins collegiate chess national championship with Mizzou Chess Team

Mahel Boyer helps bring home a national title for the Mizzou Chess Team.
Abigail Dowell with research poster at State Capitol.

March 25, 2026

Animal sciences student brings research that could revolutionize pork industry to State Capitol

Abigail Dowell's research focuses on finding a more efficient way to feed pigs.
Eva Ruterschmidt

March 19, 2026

From patient to future physician: Senior biochemistry major turns childhood experience into medical calling

Eva Ruterschmidt's medical history has sparked her passion to pursue a career in medicine.
Austin Wilson repairing a lawnmower.

March 5, 2026

AST Club president makes his mark through leadership, lawnmowers and more 

Austin Wilson is president of CAFNR's Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) Club.
Gentrie Davis

March 4, 2026

Transfer student tackles involvement in student organizations 

Gentrie Davis has dived into the CAFNR community headfirst since starting at Mizzou in the fall.
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.  
McKenna Kramer

Feb. 26, 2026

CAFNR student scores opportunities for a career in nutrition

McKenna Kramer works with Mizzou Athletics while exploring different career paths.
Leah Gastonguay presents at Mizzou's three-minute thesis competition.

Nov. 24, 2025

CAFNR doctoral student takes top honors in Mizzou Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Leah Gastonguay, PhD student in plant, insect and microbial sciences, won first place in Mizzou's 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) Competition Nov. 19. Her presentation was titled, "Feeding Hungry Pollinators."
Soils Judging Team poses for a photo.

Nov. 14, 2025

MU Collegiate Soil Judging places 3rd at regional contest, helps out rival team

Last month, the MU Collegiate Soil Judging Team took home third place at the 2025 Region V Soil Judging Contest in Omaha, advancing to the 2026 National Collegiate Soil Judging contest in Raleigh, North Carolina, this upcoming spring. Mizzou’s team is the largest collegiate soil judging team in the nation, and although 24 Mizzou students competed in the contest, only 21 actually competed for the Tigers.
Madeliene on stage.

Nov. 5, 2025

CAFNR student wins National FFA Proficiency Award in Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship

Pollard is a freshman in agricultural education.