Student Success, Page 12

Paxton Dahmer was recently named the 2020-21 Central Region Vice President. He becomes the first national FFA officer from Missouri since 2007 and just the third since 2000. Photo courtesy of Paxton Dahmer.

Nov. 12, 2020

Representing Missouri on the National Level
For the past two years, Tessa Jennings, a junior majoring in plant sciences, has worked in the lab of Antje Heese, an associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry. Photo courtesy of Kelly Mason.

Oct. 15, 2020

An Interdisciplinary Connection
There are a handful of requirements to become a Litton Leadership Scholar, including being a current CAFNR student, being a second-year student at MU at the time of entering the cohort and holding a 3.0 minimum GPA when entering the cohort. This is a picture of the 2019-20 Litton Leadership Scholar Cohort.

Sept. 16, 2020

Developing Student Leaders
Melody Muldrow was recently honored as one of three students named George Washington Carver Graduate Fellows, an award that seeks to attract and support under-represented scholars into MS and PhD degree programs in CAFNR. Photo courtesy of Melody Muldrow.

Aug. 14, 2020

Making a Difference for Communities in Need
Nasruddeen (Nas) Al-Awwal was recently honored as one of three students named George Washington Carver Graduate Fellows, an award that seeks to attract and support under-represented scholars into MS and PhD degree programs in CAFNR. Photo taken by Lalith Rankoth and courtesy of Nas Al-Awwal.

Aug. 14, 2020

Realizing His Dream
Nicole Terherst Amezcua was recently honored as one of three students named George Washington Carver Graduate Fellows, an award that seeks to attract and support under-represented scholars into MS and PhD degree programs in CAFNR. Photo courtesy of Nicole Terherst Amezcua.

Aug. 14, 2020

A Sense of Belonging
The Mizzou Academic Quadrathlon team finished tied for first at the national competition, which was held in July. The team finished second overall after tiebreakers were taken into consideration. They finished first in the lab practical, second in the written exam and the quiz bowl, and third in the oral presentation. Team members include, from left to right: Emily Shanks, Madison Filley, Anna Tarpey and Jacob Blank. (Photo taken in early 2020.)

Aug. 14, 2020

Showcasing a Competitive Spirit
Woodland & Floral Garden, Parents Weekend, fall 1979

July 31, 2020

History in Bloom
The Mizzou National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) team recently had several members earn awards and scholarships during the 2020 NAMA Student Marketing Competition and Conference. This photo was taken in early March while the Mizzou NAMA team pitched its product to the MoKan NAMA Chapter and networked with the K-State NAMA team. Photo courtesy of the Mizzou NAMA team.

June 30, 2020

Deserved Recognition
Michaela Thomson (left) and Devesh Kumar were two of four Mizzou ‘39 Award recipients in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

June 22, 2020

An Outstanding Recognition