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Elizabeth Benavides learned several important lessons as she worked toward her PhD in animal sciences at the University of Missouri – one of the most important of which was how to persevere in the face of failure. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Benavides.

Sept. 30, 2022

Transformative Experiences
Jason Zhang’s food science journey began in China at Jiangnan University, one of the top food science universities in the country. His first trip to the United States came after earning his undergraduate degree, when he was accepted as a graduate student at the University of Missouri. Zhang, who grew up in southern China, and his wife, Sha, first stepped onto the Columbia campus in 2011 as they both began the pursuit of their PhDs in food science. Photo courtesy of Jason Zhang.

Sept. 28, 2022

An Entrepreneurial Desire
A large group of about 20 people pose for a photo in a green field

Sept. 27, 2022

Q&A with Joni Harper
Amy Marek is an academic advisor for students in the nutrition and exercise physiology, and food science and nutrition degree programs.

Sept. 26, 2022

CAFNR Advisor Spotlight: Amy Marek
Jennifer stands next to a man who is handing her an award.

Sept. 22, 2022

Jennifer Lutes receives NACAA Achievement Award
Amie is posing with a man who is handing her an award.

Sept. 22, 2022

Amie Schleicher receives NACAA Distinguished Service Award
Since graduation, Lisette Perez has been able to build on her passions for connecting with people. She recently completed an internship in Alaska focused on sharing educational information about nature with the general public. Perez was an interpretation ranger at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau, Alaska. The site, managed by the federal government through the United States Forest Service, allows individuals to explore wildlife and nature through numerous scenic walking trails. Photo courtesy of Lisette Perez.

Sept. 22, 2022

Immersed in the outdoors
Christian Fenton grew up in Columbia and said she chose the nutrition and exercise physiology degree program at the University of Missouri because of its focus on the influences of nutrition and physical activity on human health and disease. She said that with state-of-the-art facilities, there are multiple opportunities to see firsthand how exercise and healthy eating can affect an individual’s personal health, which also includes tooth health. She has already been accepted into the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry through the Reserved Admissions Program. Photo courtesy of Christian Fenton.

Sept. 22, 2022

Preparing for the dental field
Abed Rabbani

Sept. 21, 2022

Abed Rabbani Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Sept. 19, 2022

MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm Gearing up for Missouri Chestnut Roast