When she earned her DVM in 1989, Dr. Yvette Johnson-Walker was only the third person of color—and the first Black woman—to graduate from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, which graduated its first… Read More >
The 29th annual College of Veterinary Medicine excellence awards program took place on November 22, when nine members of the college community were recognized for outstanding contributions to the college. Additionally, 58 staff members were… Read More >
Dr. Cari Vanderpool recently took on the role of interim associate dean for research and advanced studies at the College of Veterinary Medicine. She will divide her time between this position and her ongoing commitments… Read More >
The COVID pandemic took off in the United States in early 2020. It wasn’t long before the virus showed up in the non-human population as well. Dr. Leyi Wang, a veterinary virologist within the University… Read More >
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni association have announced the winners of the annual awards to be presented on Thursday, October 28, as part of the Annual Fall Conference for… Read More >
Dr. Lloyd Davis passed away on Saturday, September 4. He was a pioneer in the field of veterinary clinical pharmacology. He was a founding fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics and… Read More >
Dr. Bob Twardock passed away on Friday, September 3. He was a pioneer in the field of equine nuclear medicine. Working with Dr. Michael Devous, he developed non-invasive techniques using a gamma camera to diagnose… Read More >
As the Delta variant spreads, pet owners may wonder if this strain of SARS-CoV-2 can infect animals and what the future holds for animals. Dr. Leyi Wang, an expert in coronaviruses and recent recipient of… Read More >
We hope you enjoy the tour! Do you want to skip to the Large Animal Clinic or the Veterinary Medicine South Clinic? Small Animal Clinic Small Animal Surgery Addition: This 9,000 sq. ft. wing features… Read More >
Above, Dr. Lloyd Helper with his wife, children, and sons-in-law in 2014 when he received the college’s Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award. College Leader, Champion of Students The College of Veterinary Medicine mourns the… Read More >
![[Dr. Yvette Johnson-Walker with chickens]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/johnson-walker-feature.jpg)
![[Dr. Cari Vanderpool]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/vanderpool-atrium.jpg)
![[Leyi Wang]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leyiwang.jpg)
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![[Dr. Lloyd Davis]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/davis-lloyd.jpg)
![[Dr. Bob Twardock]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/twardock-robert.jpg)
![[Dr. Helper surrounded by his wife and children]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Helper-Family.jpg)