Stories
May 13, 2024
CAFNR students win Award for Academic Distinction
This honor was established in 2014 by a group of students to celebrate fellow Tigers who have gone above and beyond expectations. It is one of the highest honors MU offers based on academic distinction alone.
May 13, 2024
Animal Sciences names Top 10 Seniors
At Division of Animal Sciences awards banquet on April 26, 10 seniors were recognized for their contributions to the department.
May 10, 2024
Mizzou Legacy Uses Hometown Opportunity to Pursue Global Dreams
Riley Cole is graduating with a degree in Environmental Sciences and will join the Peace Corps in September as a Climate-Smart Agriculture Promoter in Paraguay.
May 9, 2024
Catch Up With CAFNR – May 2024
Shibu Jose, associate dean for research, leads an Arbor Day talk on April 5, in conjunction with partners from the Missouri Department of Conservation. A topping-off ceremony was held April 12 for new Learning Center at the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm. CAFNR’s annual Celebration of Excellence Ceremony was April 16 in Monsanto Auditorium. Nutrition & Exercise Research Day (NERD) was held April 25, featuring two expert speakers on topics surrounding health and physical activity.
May 7, 2024
Message from Bryon Wiegand
As I reflect on three years in the “front office,” it seems nearly impossible that this amount of time has passed. Then again, there is never a dull moment in the Division of Animal Sciences, and you quite literally have no time for grass to grow under one’s feet (not because of the past two years of drought either). This is a special place to work. I thought it a truly special place to learn in the early 90’s, and though my hair (and beard) have some gray, I still ride for the brand with vigor. From the students to staff to faculty,…
May 3, 2024
CAFNR Alumni Association announces annual award recipients
The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association. These awards highlight the dedication and commitment of individuals who have gone above and beyond to support and uplift the CAFNR community. Bob Idel Dana Brown Haynes Service Award Bob Idel has been awarded the Dana Brown Haynes Distinguished Service Award from the CAFNR Alumni Association. Idel worked for FCS Financial for more than 43 years, served on the board for both the Missouri Pork Association and Missouri 4-H Foundation, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame…
May 2, 2024
Q&A with Jamie Courter
Jamie Courter is the MU Extension state beef genetics specialist.
May 2, 2024
Eric Aldrich awarded Maxine Christopher Shutz Award & Lecture for Distinguished Teaching
Eric Aldrich, assistant teaching professor, School of Natural Resources, has been awarded the Maxine Christopher Shutz Award & Lecture for Distinguished Teaching as part of the 2024 Faculty Excellence Week. As a result of the generosity of the late Byron T. and Maxine Christopher Shutz, an endowment was established in 1982 to recognize distinguished teachers from the Columbia campus. The award will be presented to a faculty member who has demonstrated extra efforts to involve undergraduates in active learning experiences and to personalize the undergraduate experience of students.
May 2, 2024
Alan Spell recognized with Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty
Alan Spell, assistant extension professor, Division of Applied Social Sciences, has been chosen to receive the Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty. Spell specializes in economic and industry research for MU Extension’s Exceed program. Spell’s work includes publishing the monthly Missouri Economy Indicator briefs, conducting broadband studies and industry economic impact analyses, and providing data training. This award recognizes faculty with a current (at least 25 percent) extension assignment who have made exceptional accomplishments in their first four years of service to MU in the field of extension or continuing education.
May 2, 2024
Scott Peck receives Provost’s Award for Leadership in International Education
Scott Peck, professor, Division of Biochemistry, and member of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group, has been chosen to receive the Provost’s Award for Leadership in International Education. This award recognizes faculty who have provided outstanding leadership in strengthening the University of Missouri’s international dimension by demonstrating outstanding leadership in international education by virtue of their contributions.