MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Skylar Ciccolini holds her javelin while standing in front of a display of animal heads in the school of natural resources

Sep. 22, 2026

At Mizzou, Skylar Ciccolini found a way to pursue every ambition

Skylar Ciccolini came to Mizzou to compete as a Division I athlete. She found a passion for research, teaching and a future she hadn’t imagined.

Goats in a forest

Sep. 21, 2026

Mizzou research shows goats can help restore Missouri woodlands

Gina Beebe, a University of Missouri doctoral student, is promoting a holistic view of land management that bridges the gap between conservation and agricultural production.

Bob Sites looks at an insect specimen in a lab

Sep. 10, 2026

Mizzou researcher describes two previously unknown insect species

Sites’ work adds to decades of research at the university documenting Earth’s biodiversity through taxonomy and field exploration.

Bryan Garton

Sep. 9, 2026

CAFNR leader receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Bryan Garton was honored with the award from the Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association and the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

Group of students on stairs

Sep. 8, 2026

Cherng Summer Scholars explore interests through individual projects

With the support of Mizzou faculty mentors, 14 students participated in research or creative scholarship projects.

A computer-generated visualization shows a compound, MKV3, connected to a protein in the human body that transports copper.

Sep. 8, 2026

Mizzou researchers unlock a new way to harness copper against disease

Researchers identified the first compound to block a fundamental copper transport system, opening the door for new treatments.

homecoming tri director students

Aug. 31, 2026

At the heart of Homecoming

Get to know the 2026 Homecoming tri-directors.

bison

Aug. 31, 2026

Where the wild things went

Mary Davison checks on tomato plants

Aug. 31, 2026

Growing leaders, one tomato at a time

At Mizzou’s annual Tomato Festival, students gain hands-on experience growing more than 200 tomato varieties before sharing what they learn with Missourians.

Jim Spain in front of Columns

Aug. 26, 2026

As Jim Spain retires, the Mizzou culture he helped build continues to thrive

For more than three decades, Spain helped shape a student-first ecosystem that has strengthened retention, graduation and career outcomes.

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