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Naomi Esquivel Overcomes Obstacles, Creates Opportunities for Others
June 10, 2025 / Alumni News

When Naomi Esquivel was 12, she started an animal rescue group in her Little Village neighborhood in Chicago. She and others rescued strays in their neighborhood, rehabilitated the animals, and found them homes. The children…
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Dr. Karisa Tang Joins Shedd Aquarium Health Team

December 23, 2020 / Alumni News

From Seahorses to Sea Lions [row][column size=”6″] Shedd Aquarium’s A. Watson Armour III Center for Animal Health and Welfare recently announced the addition of Karisa Tang, DVM, MS, DACZM, to its team of animal care…
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[David Kieltyka in Uganda gorilla sanctuary]

Alumnus Overcomes Obstacles to Lead Rewarding Career

August 12, 2020 / Alumni News

Endows Scholarship for Students Facing Discrimination Dr. David Kieltyka (say Kell-TIC-ka) has had the kind of life and career from which “triumph over all the odds” books and movies are made. Growing up poor on…
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Sassy Cats, We Can Hear You Now!

July 14, 2020 / Alumni News

Invention Makes Treating Cats Safer If you’ve never handled a cat in a veterinary setting, you may think you can predict their body movements but you would be wrong! They will surprise you. Dr. Kristen…
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Alumni Speakers Urge Students to Explore Career Options

June 18, 2020 / Alumni News

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Awards and Scholarships Celebration was held via Zoom this year. Nevertheless, alumni and student speakers shared their messages with the award winners and generous donors. Here are remarks…
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McElvaine Scholarship Supports LGBTQ Students

June 17, 2020 / Alumni News

Created in Memory of Pioneer Advocate By all accounts, Dr. Michael McElvaine, a 1976 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine, made a significant impact on the world. His illustrious professional career was coupled with…
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