Student Success

Katherine Spitzmiller stands next to her research poster on American elderberry compounds and their effect on fighting influenza.

April 27, 2026

Biochemistry student presents research on health-promoting compounds in American elderberries at Show Me Research Week 

Katherine Spitzmiller is exploring how a plant native to Missouri can help fight illness.
Lauren LaMar

April 24, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Environmental sciences major fights to knock out pediatric cancer

Lauren LaMar fights for a cause close to her heart through Mizzou Fight Night.
Carissa Bersche, Allison Collier and Randi Noel.

April 24, 2026

CAFNR students, alumna named NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recipients

Two CAFNR students and one alumna have been named recipients of the 2026-2027 NSF GRFP.
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.
Manisha Muthukarruppan, Carissa Bersche and Mathew Kimaku smile and hold their Awards for Academic Distinction.

April 14, 2026

Four CAFNR students receive Award for Academic Distinction, Hesburgh Scholarship

Three CAFNR students received the award and one CAFNR student received the scholarship at the annual ceremony.
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.
Thomas Schwent

April 7, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Environmental sciences major forecasts a future in meteorology 

From broadcast to undergraduate research, Thomas Schwent has made his mark in atmospheric science at Mizzou.
Oscar Bomgaars smiles and stands next to research poster.

April 2, 2026

Junior studying food science awarded prestigious national scholarship for undergraduate research 

Oscar Bomgaars is one of five students across the U.S. awarded the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) Educational Scholarship in 2026.
Ben Walters in research lab.

April 2, 2026

U.S. Navy veteran returns to school with new mission to preserve forest ecosystems 

Ben Walters is pursuing undergraduate degrees in environmental sciences and natural resource and science management.
Playing chess.

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.