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University of Illinois Answers Your Questions on the Rural Veterinary Shortage
September 29, 2025 / General News

For many years, federal, state, and industry organizations have recognized the dire need for a larger veterinary workforce in rural areas and food animal industries in the United States, and the situation continues to worsen….
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Illinois Students Repeat Strong Showing at AASV

March 24, 2021 / General News

Students Selected to Present Original Research For the second year in a row, students from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine snagged the lion’s share of the spots for student research presentations at…
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Scholarship Expands Access to Veterinary Profession

February 26, 2021 / Alumni News

Hadley Family gift advances diversity, equity, inclusion University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine today announced a new $500,000 scholarship to help advance diversity within the veterinary profession. The Hadley Family DOVE (Diversifying Opportunity in…
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Video Showcases Illinois Veterinary Program

February 09, 2021 / General News

Find Your Home at Illinois Vet Med Meet some of the veterinary students who call the University of Illinois home, and find out if the Illinois program is a good fit for your veterinary education….
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New Podcast Series: Veterinary Detectives Solve the Case

December 17, 2020 / General News

Delivering the Excitement of Discovery The Veterinary Detective, a free podcast miniseries featuring veterinary specialists working through a memorable case, launched this week from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. In the first…
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Earn C.E. at Fall Conference through December 31

November 24, 2020 / General News

Stay Connected, Earn CE Credit [row][column size=”6″] Updated Dec. 3: It’s still possible to earn up to 40 hours of continuing education credit at Fall Conference through the end of this month, in time for…
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College Services and Resources During COVID-19 Measures

October 26, 2020 / General News

  This page provides handy links to information about the status of college services as well as information for animal owners, veterinarians, and the college community regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Last updated October 26. College…
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Open House Invites Public to Challenge Stereotypes

September 12, 2020 / General News

Virtual Event Opens Sunday, Oct. 4 The COVID pandemic and the antiracism movement have made 2020 a year of change. Students at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine embraced this opportunity to reimagine…
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