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Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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. 

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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. 

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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. 

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 2026

Michelle Niemeyer honored with 2026 Safety Leadership Award 

Michelle Niemeyer, building coordinator for William Stringer Wing and Eckles Hall, received CAFNR’s 2026 Safety Leadership Award at the college’s annual awards ceremony, Celebration of Excellence, April 23.  

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 2026

2026 William R. Lamberson Distinguished Thesis awarded to R. Tharindu Rambadagalla 

He received the award at the April 23 CAFNR Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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.

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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.

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 2026

Marc Libault honored with Distinguished Research Award at 2026 Celebration of Excellence 

Marc Libault, professor of plant science and technology, has received CAFNR’s 2026 Distinguished Research Award for his internationally recognized scholarship in plant single cell biology. He was honored during the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.   

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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.

Celebration of Excellence

April 24, 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.