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Dr. Stephany Lewis (center) assists senior veterinary students in a hands-on advanced avian handling lab.

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Going the Distance: Ensuring High Quality Education in the Age of Technology
May 23, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Last spring marked the five-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted nearly every sector of our society. Education was…
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Dr. William Witola

Get to Know William Witola

August 30, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. William Witola, an associate professor in Pathobiology, joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the college in August of 2015, as…
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Nichole Summers with family

Get to Know Nichole Summers

August 23, 2023 / Get to Know

Nichole Summers, pictured above with her family, is a counselor in Academic and Student Affairs for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the college…
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Drs. Ana Nobrega, Heather McCrary, and Sandra Yucupicio with foal, Buddy.

Happy Ending for Preemie Foal

July 24, 2023 / Patient Stories

Drs. Ana Nobrega, Heather McCrary, and Sandra Yucupicio pose with foal, Buddy, while taking a walk through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. By Mel Fletcher, CVT Buddy had a lot stacked against him. He was born…
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Get to Know Sara Dinnin

July 19, 2023 / Get to Know

Sara Dinnin is an animal care technician for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working at vet med back in 2008 as extra help,…
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Dr. Sara Connolly with bicycle

Get to Know Sara Connolly

July 05, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Sara Connolly is the Assistant Dean for Student Success and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?This time around, I…
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Clarissa Leman

Get to Know Clarissa Leman

June 21, 2023 / Get to Know

Clarissa Leman, Assistant Director of the iLearning Center, joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in June 2022. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in…
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Dr. Bahaa A Fadl-Alla

Get to Know Bahaa A Fadl-Alla

June 07, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Bahaa A Fadl-Alla is an instructor and veterinary research scientist in the Department of Pathobiology. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in March…
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Rose Paul

Get to Know Rose Paul

May 24, 2023 / Get to Know

Rose Paul joined the College’s Human Resources as an office support associate in April 2022. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I’ve just finished my first year at the College of…
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Dr. Natalie Arruda Bergamaschi riding a horse

Get to Know Natalie Arruda Bergamaschi

May 10, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Natalie Arruda Bergamaschi began working as the Emergency and Critical Care Instructor at the college in January of 2023. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working here in…
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Dr. Drew Sullivan

Get to Know Drew Sullivan

May 03, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Drew Sullivan, pictured above with a patient, is the medical director of Medical District Veterinary Clinic and a lecturer within Veterinary Clinical Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I…
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