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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.

Awards on table.

April 24, 2026

Celebration of Excellence 2026

Honoring the achievements of the CAFNR community.

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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. 

April 24, 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.  

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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.

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 2026

Ben Knapp receives CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Senior Teacher Award 

Ben Knapp, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, has been named the recipient of the 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Senior Teacher Award in recognition of his sustained excellence in teaching, mentorship, and innovative experiential learning. Knapp was honored at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.  

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 2026

Amy Moum receives 2026 Outstanding Staff Award 

Amy Moum, program/project support coordinator II, Division of Applied Social Sciences, has received CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Staff Award. She was recognized at the college’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.  

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April 24, 2026

Rebecca Mott honored with CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Mid-Career Teacher Award 

At CAFNR’s annual Celebration of Excellence award ceremony, Rebecca Mott received the 2026 Outstanding Mid-Career Teacher Award. Mott is an assistant professor of agricultural education with nearly three decades of teaching experience.