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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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Illinois Alumni, Students Commended at Annual Swine Veterinary Meeting

March 06, 2025 / Alumni News

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians hosted its 56th annual meeting in San Francisco, California, where six College of Veterinary Medicine alumni and two students were recognized for their contributions to the swine industry. Dr….
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Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Kevin Jackson, Dr. Edith Elisabeth Flynn, Dr. Tim Fan, and Dean Peter Constable post with Dr. Anne Barger during the investiture.

Dr. Edith Elisabeth Flynn Professorship Investiture: Meet Our Donor, Recipient

October 23, 2024 / Alumni News

Dr. Jennifer Langan and colleagues.

Illinois Students, Alumni Recognized at Zoological Conference

October 08, 2024 / Alumni News

The University of Illinois had a notable presence at a joint meeting of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) and the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians in Toronto, Canada, in September 2024….
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a sign on a table in orange and blue says Fall Conference VMAA Award Winners

Three to Be Honored at Fall Conference Reception

September 11, 2024 / Alumni News

The 2024 winners of the annual alumni and special service awards have been announced by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association. The awards will be presented on…
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Dr. Coretta Patterson and Dr. Christina Tran

Explosion of New Veterinary Schools Presents Opportunity

July 12, 2024 / Alumni News

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Today 33 U.S. institutions grant veterinary degrees. That number will rise to 34 this fall, when the first-ever veterinary college in Puerto Rico opens….
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Dr. Christina Tran and Dr. Coretta Patterson

Alumnae Lead at New Colleges of Veterinary Medicine

July 08, 2024 / Alumni News

How have your own experiences shaped your views on what veterinary students need to learn in order to be successful practitioners? Patterson: I spent most of my formative years in veterinary medicine in CVM teaching…
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Dr. Amanda Predki by Alma Mater

Amanda Predki: Valuing ‘Soft Skills’ in Medicine

May 25, 2024 / Alumni News

“I always knew I wanted to be a doctor,” said Dr. Amanda Predki. “It just took me a while to figure out that I wanted to be a veterinarian.” Growing up in Illinois, she never…
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Dr. Crystal Munguia at the 2023 Awards and Scholarships Celebration

Crystal Munguia: The Pandemic, the Symposium, and the Llama

May 22, 2024 / Alumni News

Dr. Crystal Munguia was drawn to the veterinary field because it combined “healing animals, interaction with people, and impact on the world.” She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the first in her…
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Class of 2024 DVM graduate, Dr. Grace Steinman, with veterinarian father, grandfather, and brother during the convocation ceremony.

Three Generations of Veterinarians: 2024 Graduate Joins Family Practice

May 15, 2024 / Alumni News

Class of 2024 DVM graduate, Dr. Grace Steinman with veterinarian father, grandfather, and brother during the convocation ceremony on May 10. Dr. Grace Steinman, who graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree on May…
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Danielle Hesketh with her dog

Danielle Hesketh: Hands-On Experiences Guided Her Path

April 29, 2024 / Alumni News

“I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I was a kid,” said Danielle Hesketh, an Ohio native. “I would say I officially decided after my sophomore year of college, when I shadowed a small…
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