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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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Drs. Karen Terio, Matt Allender, Megan Colburn, and Laura Adamovicz

Illinois Graduate Student Earns Prestigious Scholarship for Wildlife Pathology Research

July 01, 2026 / Alumni News

Dr. Megan Colburn, a 2021 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and current PhD student under the mentorship of Dr. Karen Terio, professor in the college’s Department of Veterinary Clinical…
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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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Annual Swine Veterinary Meeting Honors Illinois Alumni, Students

March 10, 2026 / Alumni News

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) recognized three alumni and five students from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine at its 57th annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. All received awards for…
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Dr. David Roffey and his wife, Maggie Murphy, by a mountain lake

On the Go with Dr. Roffey

November 06, 2025 / Alumni News

Dr. David E. Roffey is a 1967 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and the founder of several companies, including Roffey Cattle Company. He recently established the Lyle E. and…
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Dr. Jessica Von Waldau in a vet clinic hugging a dog

Dr. Jessica Von Waldau: Finding and Giving Shelter

November 06, 2025 / Alumni News

Dr. Jessica L. Von Waldau is a 1997 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois . She is also the co-founder of Shelter Veterinary Solutions, a Chicago-based hospital that provides quality veterinary care incorporating shelter…
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