Stories

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Laura Valencia

Growing up in Columbia, Laura Valencia always loved the University of Missouri. She had a chance to officially become a Tiger when she transferred to Mizzou in 2018. As she heads toward graduation, Valencia said her time at MU has been incredible. “My favorite memories at Mizzou include all of the homecoming festivities over the years, the late nights studying at Ellis, getting coffee at Memorial Union, and attending the football and basketball games,” Valencia said. “I also really enjoyed going to the student center before the pandemic hit.” When Valencia graduates in May, she will earn a degree in…

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Maria Kemerling

Maria Kemerling began cheering in 2010 – and knew she was going to love being on the sidelines as a Mizzou cheerleader when she first stepped on the University of Missouri campus as a freshman in 2017. Now, as Kemerling heads toward graduation, she has numerous game-day experiences at Faurot Field and Mizzou Arena under her belt, as well as three trips to the National Cheerleaders Association’s (NCA) national competition. She has learned how to balance a demanding athletic schedule with her schoolwork as a student in animal sciences. “Mizzou Cheer has been a huge part of my college experience…

Strain senior spotlight

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Hannah Strain

Strain will graduate with a degree in agriculture.

Linneman spotlight

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Dillon Linneman

Linneman will graduate with degrees in agricultural systems technology and agribusiness management.

Brune- spotlight

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Emily Brune

Brune will graduate with a degree in agricultural education.

Schneider spotlight

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Rhiannen Schneider

Schneider will graduate with a degree in agribusiness management.

Recently, CIP developed an International Engagement Program, with a focus on connecting international graduate students with their peers. The group recently took a boat ride on the Missouri River with MO River Relief. Photo courtesy of Kerry Clark.

May 5, 2021

Engaging Internationally

CAFNR International Programs team recently developed an International Engagement Program for graduate students.

May 4, 2021

CAFNR Leads Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City’s Annual Mizzou Showcase

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) was able to highlight its programs and initiatives during the virtual Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City’s annual Mizzou Showcase in April.

Greg Snellen at work on a cedar piece

May 3, 2021

Greg Snellen Named Alumnus of the Year by CAFNR Alumni Association

Greg Snellen has been named the 2021 Alumnus of the Year by the CAFNR Alumni Association.

Portrait of Keith Spackler

May 3, 2021

Keith Spackler Receives Citation of Merit Award from the CAFNR Alumni Association

Keith Spackler has received the 2021 Citation of Merit from the CAFNR Alumni Association as part of its annual awards.