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Alumni Association Announces 2026 Awardees

August 29, 2026 / Alumni News

Three individuals have been recognized for excellence and service by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni association. The recipients will receive their awards on Thursday, September 17, during the happy…
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Hantavirus FAQs

Hantavirus FAQs from the College of Veterinary Medicine

May 14, 2026 / General News

Citizens of Illinois have been asking whether hantavirus could pose a concern for their pets. The following information was prepared and reviewed by faculty members Drs. Will Sander, Yvette Johnson-Walker, and Leyi Wang at the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: Give a Shoutout to Someone Who Made a Difference in Your Veterinary Education

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: Share a Favorite Memory of Your Time at the College

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: What Veterinary Medicine Area Will You Practice After Graduation, or What’s Your Long-term Career Aspiration?

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: Where Are You Headed After Graduation?

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Class of 2026 Spotlight: What is the Best Advice You Received During Veterinary School?

May 13, 2026 / Alumni News

On May 15, the 145 members of our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will formally graduate and recite the Veterinarian’s Oath. We invited them to share their memories, plans, or advice and the…
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Research Investigates Chronic Fungal Ear Infections in Dogs

May 13, 2026 / In the News

WCIA-TV (May 12) – Dr. Clarissa Pimentel de Souzaa and Dr. Lois Hoyer at the U of I’s College of Veterinary Medicine looked at why dogs with persistent yeast infections in their ears were not…
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Drs. Julie Nguyen-Edquilang, Annette McCoy, Tony Buffington, and Dean Peter Constable

Research Day Draws Students, Faculty, Staff

May 12, 2026 / Research News

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its annual Research Day celebration on April 22. Drs. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, and Julie Nguyen-Edquilang, coordinator of research programs, organized the event….
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Staff, Students at Veterinary College Start Kitten Fostering Program

May 11, 2026 / In the News

Daily Illini (May 10) – Rachel Dorney, CVT, small animal soft tissue and surgical oncology clinical coordinator in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and veterinary student Becca Chenoweth launched Illini Kitten Club, a student‑run organization dedicated…
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Manage Horses on Pasture to Avoid Spring Colic

May 07, 2026 / In the News

FarmWeek (April 13) – Horses may wish to indulge all day in the sweet taste of spring pasture, but Dr. Rebecca Bishop, an equine surgeon at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, advises progressively…
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