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Illinois Alumni, Students Commended at Annual Swine Veterinary Meeting
March 6, 2025 / Alumni News

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians hosted its 56th annual meeting in San Francisco, California, where six College of Veterinary Medicine alumni and two students were recognized for their contributions to the swine industry. Dr….
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College Excellence Award Winners 2022

November 21, 2022 / General News

The College of Veterinary Medicine presented its 2022 Excellence Awards for faculty, staff, and residents on November 21 at a collegewide luncheon. The recipients are: Shirley A. Seets Staff Excellence Award – Tristan Kernick, web…
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Explore the Field at Vet Med Open House

September 20, 2022 / General News

On Sunday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., more than 300 veterinary students will host a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s only veterinary college. Whether you are an aspiring veterinarian or an animal…
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Khan Family Gift Elevates Cancer Care for Pets

September 08, 2022 / General News

Business leader Shahid Khan, his wife Ann Margaret Khan, and their children Tony and Shanna Khan – all graduates of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – have made a gift of $15 million that will…
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Dr. Kate Varela (third from left in front) investigated a polio outbreak in Ghana.

Kate Varela Honored with CDC Steele Award

July 07, 2022 / Alumni News

When Kate Varela started her veterinary studies in 2008, she knew she wasn’t seeking a traditional career as a clinician. “After working in Washington, D.C., for two years between undergrad and vet school, I had…
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