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Dedication of the Leah J. Wightman Round Barns

May 21, 2026 / General News

Join us for a celebration of these historic structures and the woman who left her legacy to restore them.

An aerial view of the three U. of I. round barns, looking from the northeast, with Leah Wightman's high school photo inset. Barn photo by Justin Penrod

1977 U. of I. Graduate Leaves Her Legacy to Preserve Historic Round Barns

August 25, 2025 / General News

By all accounts, Leah Jane Wightman was a loyal friend and daughter, a dedicated professional, and a very private person. When she passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 84, she demonstrated…
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How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

April 07, 2025 / News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed 130 cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in domestic cats. The cases are spread across 23 states, including Illinois. Dr. Leyi Wang, a virologist…
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University of Illinois Alma Mater statue wearing graduation stole

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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Equine Surgeon Elected to National Specialty Board Leadership Role

October 31, 2022 / News

Annette M. McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, was recently elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) as the large animal regent. ACVS is the certifying board for veterinarians…
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Congratulations to Helena

July 16, 2020 / News

Congratulations to Helena on the acceptance of her paper in Molecular Reproduction and Development

Congratulations to Anamaria

July 01, 2020 / News

Congratulations to Anamaria on the acceptance of her manuscript by Theriogenology

Congratulations to Lyndzi

June 09, 2020 / News

Congratulations to Lyndzi on successfully defending her Master’s thesis

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Dedication of the Leah J. Wightman Round Barns

1977 U. of I. Graduate Leaves Her Legacy to Preserve Historic Round Barns

How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

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

Equine Surgeon Elected to National Specialty Board Leadership Role

Congratulations to Helena

Congratulations to Anamaria

Congratulations to Lyndzi

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