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University of Illinois Round Barns Dedicated to Donor Whose Estate Will Fund Renovations
June 24, 2026 / In the News

WCIA News (June 24) – The barns held a very special place in Leah Wightman’s heart. Wightman passed away about two years ago, but her memory was front and center on Tuesday by the round…
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Pig Disease Powerhouse

December 07, 2021 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Winter 2021/2022 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. “Another Global Pandemic Is Spreading” proclaims the headline from a recent article in Wired magazine. The story is…
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Pet-Safe Holiday Tips

December 03, 2021 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Dec. 2) – Make sure your holiday preparations keep pet safety in mind. Dr. Ashley Mitek, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, offers tips to prevent accidents and…
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College Celebrates 2020, 2021 Excellence Awards

November 29, 2021 / General News

The 29th annual College of Veterinary Medicine excellence awards program took place on November 22, when nine members of the college community were recognized for outstanding contributions to the college. Additionally, 58 staff members were…
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Deer Infected with COVID Put Hunters on Alert

November 29, 2021 / In the News

The Center Square (Nov. 22) – Dr. Rebecca Lee Smith, epidemiologist and veterinarian at the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine, said the high percentage of infected deer is a red flag for hunters this season. She…
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Will COVID Become Endemic?

November 23, 2021 / In the News

KCBS Radio (San Francisco; Nov. 22) – The reality of a seasonal COVID-19 surge is coming into view, but isn’t quite here, says Dr. Rebecca Lee Smith, a U. of I. professor of epidemiology. “I…
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COVID and Thanksgiving 2021

November 22, 2021 / In the News

New York Times (Nov. 22) – Dr. Rebecca Smith, an epidemiologist at the University of Illinois, said she planned to travel by vehicle with her children to see family but would get tested before and…
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Pet Oral Health

November 16, 2021 / In the News

Paw Report (WEIU-TV; Nov. 15) – Dr. Mallory Kanwal, who completed a three-year residency in veterinary dentistry at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, talks with host Kelly Goodwin about caring for your…
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COVID Vaccines for Pets?

November 15, 2021 / In the News

New York Times (Nov. 15) – “A vaccine is quite unlikely, I think, for dogs and cats,” Dr. Will Sander, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, said. “The risk of disease spread and…
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Meet Patty the Wildlife Ambassador

November 11, 2021 / In the News

ciLiving (Nov. 10) – Dr. Samantha Sander, director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, introduced viewers to the newest ambassador for the clinic, Patty the opossum. Patty was habituated to humans when she was brought to…
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