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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

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

Rob Myers honored as 2026 Roger L. Mitchell Fellow

Myers was honored at the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.

Celebration of Excellence

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.

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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.

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

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.

Kantha smiling in office with canned food.

April 22, 2026

Q&A with Kantha Channaiah

Kantha is the state extension specialist of food processing and safety and assistant professor of food science.

Mayhew stands with foot on shovel among other Sustain Mizzou members in garden.

April 20, 2026

A voice for the environment: CAFNR student pushes for advocacy while preparing for career in environmental law 

Makayla Mayhew advocates for sustainability in the community as president of Sustain Mizzou.