Stories

A view of the Missouri River from above. The river is bending to the left with a heavy, green treeline to the right. The sun is setting in colors of orange and yellow at the horizon.

June 6, 2024

Mizzou Water Center receives more than $700,000 in EPA seed grant funding

Cross-disciplinary researchers to look at water quality issues through eight research and education projects
A man wearing a long-sleeve blue shirt and tan pants stands between two rows of mature trees

May 13, 2024

MU Center for Agroforestry research aims to standardize and grow chestnut industry in Missouri and other middle states

Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Center for Agroforestry, which has studied Chinese Chestnuts for decades, are working to harness the good qualities of the industry's rich legacy while providing the standardization and reliability sought in any crop for large-scale commercial production in hopes of sparking a regional industry.
A group of students pose for a photo.

May 13, 2024

CAFNR students win Award for Academic Distinction

This honor was established in 2014 by a group of students to celebrate fellow Tigers who have gone above and beyond expectations. It is one of the highest honors MU offers based on academic distinction alone.

May 10, 2024

Mizzou Legacy Uses Hometown Opportunity to Pursue Global Dreams

Riley Cole is graduating with a degree in Environmental Sciences and will join the Peace Corps in September as a Climate-Smart Agriculture Promoter in Paraguay.
Portrait of Eric Aldrich in black and gold polo

May 2, 2024

Eric Aldrich awarded Maxine Christopher Shutz Award & Lecture for Distinguished Teaching

Eric Aldrich, assistant teaching professor, School of Natural Resources, has been awarded the Maxine Christopher Shutz Award & Lecture for Distinguished Teaching as part of the 2024 Faculty Excellence Week. As a result of the generosity of the late Byron T. and Maxine Christopher Shutz, an endowment was established in 1982 to recognize distinguished teachers from the Columbia campus. The award will be presented to a faculty member who has demonstrated extra efforts to involve undergraduates in active learning experiences and to personalize the undergraduate experience of students.
A student poses with Truman the Tiger.

May 1, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Zane Nichols

Nichols is a senior graduating in May with a degree in parks, recreation, sport and tourism.

April 29, 2024

Three CAFNR students and alumni honored by National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.
Libby Johnson

April 17, 2024

Libby Johnson receives Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence  

Libby Johnson, academic advisor, School of Natural Resources, was named the Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor during the 2024 Celebration of Excellence event, held Tuesday, April 16.  
Sam Lord smiling.

April 17, 2024

Samuel Lord honored with 2024 Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award

Lord was awarded the Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence Awards.
Cindy Greenwood

April 17, 2024

Cindy Greenwood honored with Safety Leadership Award at Celebration of Excellence

Kelly Nelson, MU Extension agronomist, has received CAFNR's 2024 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award as part of the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 16.