Stories
April 23, 2026
David Mendoza-Cózatl named 2026 Brady J. Deaton Fellow in International Agriculture
He was honored at CAFNR's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.
April 23, 2026
Matt Arri honored with 2026 Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff
The Mumford is the college's signature award and named for a ground-breaking former dean.
April 23, 2026
Chung-Ho Lin honored with Mumford Outstanding Faculty Award at 2026 Celebration of Excellence
The Mumford is the college's signature award and named for a ground-breaking former dean.
April 23, 2026
Keith Dietzschold honored with 2026 Mumford Distinguished Service Award
The Mumford is the college's signature award and named for a ground-breaking former dean.
April 23, 2026
Gwynivere Newbrough named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Freshman
University of Missouri freshman Gwynivere Newbrough was recognized as CAFNR’s Outstanding Freshman at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony April 23.
April 23, 2026
Clare Staley named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Sophomore
Clare Staley, a sophomore majoring in agribusiness management, was recognized as CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Sophomore at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence. The awards ceremony took place April 23.
April 23, 2026
Katy Parcell named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Junior
Katy Parcell is a junior studying agribusiness management and has shown her dedication to the CAFNR community through her involvement and academic excellence. Parcell was recognized as the college’s 2026 Outstanding Junior at its annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony April 23.
April 23, 2026
Mizzou Collegiate Farm Bureau named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Club/Organization
At CAFNR’s annual Celebration of Excellence, Mizzou Collegiate Farm Bureau (MCFB) was recognized as the college’s 2026 Outstanding Club/Organization. The organization received recognition at the awards ceremony April 23.
April 13, 2026
Four CAFNR students receive Award for Academic Distinction, Hesburgh Scholarship
Three CAFNR students received the award and one CAFNR student received the scholarship at the annual ceremony.
April 13, 2026
Ryu, Thelen graduate from LEAD21
DJ Ryu, director of CAFNR's Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, and Jay Thelen, professor and associate chair, Division of Biochemistry, represented Mizzou among 84 individuals from across the country who completed the LEAD21 leadership-development program. The 21st class of LEAD21 represented land-grant institutions and their strategic partners from across the nation.