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Sherrie Lanzo with a horse model at St. Ignatius

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. It felt a bit like visiting a real-life Hogwarts. I was very impressed by the grounds of St. Ignatius College Prep, an elite Jesuit…
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Dean Constable poses with a dozen or so vet students in front of gate with large Block I logo

The State of the College, 2024

April 03, 2024 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. If you attended one of our recent alumni receptions at national veterinary meetings, you probably heard me speak about what’s been going on…
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Herb Whiteley and Dawn Morin return to the team

Illinois All-Stars Return to Help the Team

December 19, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. First, there were Michael Jordon and Ryne Sandberg. Now, our college has its own version of retired MVPs returning to the team to…
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Headshots of Mandy Womble, Karen Terio and Matt Allender in front of Chicago skyline

Your City, Our Faculty: Vet Med in Chicago

November 16, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Would you be surprised to learn that nearly 10% of our college’s faculty members work primarily in the Chicago area? It’s true. We have around…
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Your Veterinary College in the Spotlight

May 08, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. As our spring semester wraps up, I have good news to share. Most importantly, I want to tell you what a great job…
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Dr. Sarah Gray with a horse; Dr. Todd Marlo with a dog.

Illinois Alumni Return as Faculty Members

February 09, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. When Dr. Anne Barger was named head of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine last year, she knew that faculty recruitment would be…
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Two members of the Illinois DVM Class of 2023, Val Ivanina and Jason Szumski

Financial Outlook Brightens for New Veterinary Graduates

January 26, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. The AVMA recently shared some very good news from its 2022 Survey of Graduating Seniors. This annual online survey collects information on student demographics,…
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Dr. K.T. Wright with Dean Peter Constable in December 2019 at an event celebrating Dr. Wright.

Remembering Dr. K.T. Wright

December 13, 2022 / Message from the Dean

There were many touching tributes offered for Dr. Kenneth Terrill (“K.T.”) Wright at the celebration of life event held at our college on November 12. Nearly 40 colleagues, friends and family members filled the EVP…
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