Stories
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.
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.
April 24, 2026
Mehdi Hajikhani receives William R. Lamberson Distinguished Dissertation
He was recognized at the college's award ceremony, Celebration of Excellence, April 23.
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.
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.
April 24, 2026
Rob Myers honored as 2026 Roger L. Mitchell Fellow
Myers was honored at the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.
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.
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.
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.
April 24, 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.