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Darr College of Agriculture celebrates 10 years of growth

October 30, 2026 by Bri Record

Guests at this year's Ag Alumni Celebration.

Ten years ago, Missouri State University's School of Agriculture reached a major milestone when it became the William H. Darr College of Agriculture. The college celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 17 at the Ag Alumni Celebration. The event brought together 200 alumni, faculty, staff and supporters. It also raised $37,000 in support of the college. Carrie Crews, an … [Read more...] about Darr College of Agriculture celebrates 10 years of growth

Filed Under: Academic affairs, Academic Programs, College news Tagged With: alumni, Carrie Crews, Darr Agricultural Center, Darr College of Agriculture, Melissa Bledsoe

Carrie’s Café takes taste buds around the world

September 21, 2026 by Bri Record

A back of house prep cook prepares vegetables.

This fall, diners at Missouri State University’s Carrie’s Café can experience flavors from across the globe with two new menu themes. Managed by eight hospitality leadership students in the School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership, the restaurant will open on Oct. 1. Its first four-week menu, “European Crossroads,” will feature dishes inspired by German, … [Read more...] about Carrie’s Café takes taste buds around the world

Filed Under: Academic Programs Tagged With: Darr College of Agriculture, faculty, School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership, Students, Wajeana Bonczyk

New faculty member turns a love for horses into a career

September 9, 2026 by Bri Record

Dr. Victoria Bailey joins Darr College of Agriculture faculty.

For Dr. Victoria Bailey, coming to Missouri State University felt like a natural fit. This fall, she joined the faculty of the School of Agricultural Science and Conservation within the Darr College of Agriculture as an assistant professor. When she saw the job posting, Bailey felt the position was written for her. That feeling only grew when she toured campus and saw how … [Read more...] about New faculty member turns a love for horses into a career

Filed Under: Academic Programs, Department of Animal Science Tagged With: animal science, Darr College of Agriculture, faculty, School of Agricultural Science and Conservation, Victoria Bailey

Carrie’s Café returns this spring

February 20, 2026 by Abigail E. Addae

Students prepare food in the Carrie's Café kitchen.

Mark your calendars – Carrie’s Café at Missouri State University is back with some good news.   For the first time ever, the café will feature two different menu themes, giving guests even more to enjoy this semester.   “It’ll be new to our regular guests who always look forward to our menu every semester,” said Wajeana Bonczyk, senior instructor in the School of … [Read more...] about Carrie’s Café returns this spring

Filed Under: Academic Programs Tagged With: Darr College of Agriculture, faculty, School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership, Students, Wajeana Bonczyk

Indulging in a global culinary journey

November 18, 2025 by Abigail E. Addae

Food service in progress at GATHER 2025.

As part of their special event planning course, a group of hospitality leadership students at Missouri State University treated 60 guests to a global culinary experience on Nov. 1.   They designed, managed and executed the immersive annual dining event called GATHER at the Darr Agricultural Center. An experiential learning project, it stands for “Growing and Aspiring Talent … [Read more...] about Indulging in a global culinary journey

Filed Under: Academic Programs, student achievement Tagged With: faculty, hospitality leadership, Matt Bekebrede, School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership, Student Success, Students

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