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College Honors Faculty, Staff with 2025 Excellence Awards

December 3, 2025 / General News

On November 24, the college’s annual Excellence Awards Recognition Program took place in the atrium of the Basic Sciences Building. Faculty and staff were celebrated with a Thanksgiving lunch before awards given to honor the…
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Two Illinois Students Win National Scholarships for Their Diversity Efforts

April 07, 2024 / General News

Naomi Esquivel and Melanie Narvaez, both members of the Class of 2025, have been recognized by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) for their leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Throughout their time…
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Dynamic Veterinary Duo Hopes App Will Make Animals’, Veterinarians’ Lives Better

April 04, 2024 / Alumni News

One is the chief of staff at a small animal clinic in Indiana, a chief of staff advisor for 20 other clinics through a national veterinary services company, a telemedicine expert, and a public speaker….
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New Online CE Offerings for Veterinary, Animal Health Learners

March 12, 2024 / General News

The Online Programs and Extension unit of the College of Veterinary Medicine continues to expand online continuing education opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and others looking to expand their knowledge. The courses are self-paced and…
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Scholarships Aid Illinois K-12 Teachers Pursuing Master of Veterinary Science Degree

March 12, 2024 / General News

To support K-12 teachers employed in Illinois school districts, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine has created the Leaders in Teaching Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition for the…
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International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

January 08, 2024 / General News

What began in 2003 as the North American PRRS Symposium has grown in size and focus. The 2023 NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, hosted and organized by the University of Illinois College of…
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Outbreak of Unknown Canine Respiratory Disease

November 21, 2023 / General News

General Information Lisa Bazzle, DVM, DACVECC, who heads the small animal emergency service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, prepared the brief overview below about the mysterious respiratory illness in dogs that has…
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College Honors Faculty, Staff with Excellence, Years of Service Awards

November 20, 2023 / General News

On November 20, faculty, graduate students, and staff attended a catered luncheon, held in the atrium of the Basic Sciences Building, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The occasion also served to recognize the winners of…
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Making International Connections, One Veterinary Student at a Time

November 08, 2023 / General News

In July 2023, the College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed 14 senior veterinary students from around the world through the Visiting International Student Program. Although the program had been sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was…
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Promising Kidney Transplant Solution Taps Expertise of Dr. Jim Lowe

October 23, 2023 / General News

In August, two U.S. surgical teams announced successful experimental kidney transplant from transgenic pigs into brain-dead human recipients. In both instances, the pig kidneys produced urine, carried out other functions of a kidney, and were…
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Have a Super Time at Vet Med Open House

September 15, 2023 / General News

This year the annual Open House at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine wants visitors to know that “Veterinarians Are Superheroes.” (Although they don’t—usually—wear capes.) People of all ages are encouraged to attend…
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College Honors Faculty, Staff with 2025 Excellence Awards

Two Illinois Students Win National Scholarships for Their Diversity Efforts

Dynamic Veterinary Duo Hopes App Will Make Animals’, Veterinarians’ Lives Better

New Online CE Offerings for Veterinary, Animal Health Learners

Scholarships Aid Illinois K-12 Teachers Pursuing Master of Veterinary Science Degree

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Outbreak of Unknown Canine Respiratory Disease

College Honors Faculty, Staff with Excellence, Years of Service Awards

Making International Connections, One Veterinary Student at a Time

Promising Kidney Transplant Solution Taps Expertise of Dr. Jim Lowe

Have a Super Time at Vet Med Open House

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College Honors Faculty, Staff with 2025 Excellence Awards

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