Stories

May 11, 2026

CAFNR assistant extension professor receives Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty

Peng Tian, an assistant extension professor with CAFNR, received the 2026 award.

May 11, 2026

CAFNR assistant teaching professor honored with Kathleen and Robert Unrath Excellence in Visionary Teaching Award 

Lesleighan Cravens, an assistant teaching professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, received the 2026 award.
Schlimme receiving award.

May 7, 2026

Schlimme Honored with Driver to Distinction Award

She serves as director of advancement for CAFNR.
Debbie Finke smiles in front of a brown background.

April 30, 2026

Finke named Mizzou’s 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year

Deborah Finke, professor of entomology, associate division director and director of undergraduate programs in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, has been awarded Mizzou's 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award.

April 30, 2026

Lupo appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board

Anthony Lupo, professor of atmospheric science, has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board. Selected by Administrator Lee Zeldin, Lupo joins a group of 36 experts providing scientific counsel to help guide federal environmental policy.
Three men, including Rick Relyea in the middle, stand in front of a banner with logos for the Davis College at Texas Tech University.

April 30, 2026

Relyea receives Texas Tech Distinguished Alumni Award

Rick Relyea, director of the Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems, has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Tech University’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 2026

Carissa Bersche, Morgan Watkins named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Seniors

Carissa Bersche and Morgan Watkins were recognized as CAFNR’s Outstanding Seniors at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony April 23. 
Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 2026

Robyn Eschenbrenner Holliday honored with 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award 

Robyn Eschenbrenner Holliday received CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award at the college’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23. 
Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 2026

Pei Liu receives 2026 Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award 

Pei Liu, associate professor of hospitality management, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award in recognition of her exceptional dedication to graduate student success, scholarly mentorship and professional development. The award was presented April 23 at CAFNR's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.

April 23, 2026

Cravens, Knapp join CAFNR Teaching Academy 

Lesleighan Cravens and Ben Knapp were inducted into CAFNR’s Teaching Academy April 23, as part of the 2026 Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.