Sponsor: The Dr. Paul and Mary Jo Arndt/Wheaton Kennel Club Scholarship Fund
Criteria: For a student from DuPage County or a surrounding county who maintains a grade point average of at least 3.0 and who demonstrates outstanding clinical aptitude, especially in small animal medicine and surgery.

Collin Dannheim
Collin, a fourth-year student from Aurora, Illinois, plans to own his own clinic within five years of graduation, with a focus on exceptional patient care, strong team dynamics, and innovative business strategies. In May, he will join a multi-doctor practice in northern Maine, where he looks forward to further developing his skills while serving the pets and families of his new community.