‘Pete was a giant!’ Faculty and alumni of the College of Veterinary Medicine were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Peter Sakas, a 1983 veterinary graduate and owner of Niles Animal Hospital,… Read More >
He Promoted International Collaborations We are saddened to share the news of the death last night of Dr. Borje K. Gustafsson, a former department head at our college and an international leader in veterinary education… Read More >
EVP room named for K.T. Wright On December 5, Dr. Kenneth “K.T.” Wright thought he was attending an event at which his long-time business partner and friend Dr. Joe Connor would receive an award from… Read More >
Annual Awards Recognize Contributions The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni association recently announced the winners of the 2019 awards, which will be presented on September 19 at Silvercreek Restaurant in… Read More >
Brilliant, World-renowned, Gracious Dr. Victor E.O. “Ted” Valli, who served as the fifth dean of our college from 1990 to 2001, passed away on August 9 in Visalia, Calif. We remember him as deeply committed… Read More >
‘That’s Where I’m Going to School’ Note: This profile of 2019 veterinary graduate Dr. Anamaria Cruz is one in a series. For others, visit Alumni News. I decided to be a vet later in life… Read More >
From Pre-Med to Vet Med Note: This profile of 2019 veterinary graduate Dr. Gabriela Escalante is one in a series. For others, visit Alumni News. I would not be where I am today without a… Read More >
‘Always a Forward Thinker’ Note: This profile of 2019 veterinary graduate Dr. Suzanna Storms is one in a series. For others, visit Alumni News. I think I remember writing a paper in third grade where… Read More >
‘in veterinary medicine, it all fit together’ Note: This profile of 2019 veterinary graduate Dr. Brittany Kleszynski is one in a series. For others, visit Alumni News. I have had the dream of going to… Read More >
Focus Changes from Horses to Pigs Note: This profile of 2019 veterinary graduate Dr. Brandi Burton is one in a series. For others, visit Alumni News. Growing up in the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect,… Read More >
![[Dr. Peter Sakas]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/peter-sakas2.jpg)
![[Dr. Borje Gustafsson and Dr. Howard Whitmore]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/obit-gustafsson-cow.jpg)
![[K.T. Wright, Joe Connor, Peter Constable]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-kt-wright-room.jpg)
![[Michael Kinsel; Daniel Skirvin; Celeste Kappes]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-2019alumawards.jpg)
![[Victor E.O. 'Ted' Valli]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-valli-memoriam.jpg)
![[Dr. Ana Cruz on a veterinary research trip]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cruz-turtle.jpg)
![[Gabriela Escalante helps with anesthesia at Exotic Feline Rescue Center]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-escalante-tiger.jpg)
![[Suzanna Storms present research in 2017]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-storms-research.jpg)
![[Dr. Brittany Kleszynski holding a puppy]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-klez-feature.jpg)
![[Dr. Brandi Burton holds a piglet]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-burton-feature.jpg)