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AAVMC Awards Recognize Two Illinois Students’ Leadership in Diversity

March 4, 2026 / General News

Javelis Marín Castro, member of the Class of 2027, and Vitaly Capitaine, member of the Class of 2028, have been honored by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) regarding their leadership in diversity,…
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Mental Health Initiatives Assure Veterinarians: ‘You’re Not Alone’

June 15, 2020 / General News

Facebook Page Offers Hope “It’s really hard for vets to put ourselves first. Even for people who don’t experience mental illness.” This realization motivated Rosie M., currently a fourth-year student at the College of Veterinary…
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[Sarah Wright at three milestones in her veterinary education]

Aquatic-focused Student Finds Right Career Path at Illinois

June 10, 2020 / Alumni News

DVM Years Included Research, Travel In October 2016, Sarah Wright wrote a blog post* recalling her first impressions upon enrolling at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. “The first day of class left…
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[Dr. Taylor Willis, 2020 veterinary graduate]

Texan Finds Global Experiences at Illinois Veterinary College

May 16, 2020 / Alumni News

Travel Abroad ‘Can Accelerate Your Education’ Taylor J. Willis insists she didn’t enroll at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine so she could see the world. It just turned out that way. Malaysia,…
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[Dr. Anita Kalonaros at the White Coat Ceremony]

New Yorker Goes the Distance to Achieve Her Goals

May 14, 2020 / Alumni News

‘Come on, let’s go’ Anita Kalonaros has been chasing her dream of becoming a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. “I think it’s something I’ve always said my entire life,” the Long Island,…
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Alumna Receives 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award

May 07, 2020 / Alumni News

Dr. Downing with Tommy The American Veterinary Medical Association recently honored Dr. Robin Downing, Class of 1986, as the winner of the 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award. The award is one…
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In Memoriam: Terry Rathgeber, College Leader in Alumni and Development

April 23, 2020 / Alumni News

Terry Rathgeber, former associate dean for development and alumni affairs, passed away on Tuesday, April 21. Rathgeber grew the college’s advancement, alumni relations, and communications services over more than three decades. He seemed to know…
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Illinois Veterinary Experts Help ID Coronavirus in Bronx Zoo Tiger

April 05, 2020 / General News

Infection Presumed Passed to Tiger from Person Even when there is no global pandemic, veterinarians are on the front lines in protecting human health, especially when it comes to zoonotic diseases, that is, infections that…
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Sara Connolly Named Assistant Dean for Student Success

March 31, 2020 / General News

Making Connections for Student Success March 23 was the first day on the job for Dr. Sara Connolly in the newly created position of assistant dean for student success. Although she’s currently forced to work…
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COVID-19: Surgical Mask Shortages Impact Veterinarians

March 15, 2020 / General News

FAQs for veterinary practitioners See also: FDA: Surgical Mask and Gown Conservation Strategies (link to Anesthesiology News) COVID-19: Recommendations for Veterinary Practices (from University of Illinois) My practice can no longer obtain surgical masks….
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Veterinary Infectious Disease Expert Weighs in on Coronavirus Threat

March 09, 2020 / General News

Influenza, SARS and COVID-19 are all zoonotic diseases, readily transmitted from animals to humans. The viruses that cause these diseases also share traits that allow them to quickly mutate, infect widely and spread around the…
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AAVMC Awards Recognize Two Illinois Students’ Leadership in Diversity

Mental Health Initiatives Assure Veterinarians: ‘You’re Not Alone’

Aquatic-focused Student Finds Right Career Path at Illinois

Texan Finds Global Experiences at Illinois Veterinary College

New Yorker Goes the Distance to Achieve Her Goals

Alumna Receives 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award

In Memoriam: Terry Rathgeber, College Leader in Alumni and Development

Illinois Veterinary Experts Help ID Coronavirus in Bronx Zoo Tiger

Sara Connolly Named Assistant Dean for Student Success

COVID-19: Surgical Mask Shortages Impact Veterinarians

Veterinary Infectious Disease Expert Weighs in on Coronavirus Threat

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