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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

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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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Faculty Spotlight: Clara Moran, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Clara Moran is a faculty member with the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I’m from Georgia originally. I went to UGA for undergrad and for vet school, and have always…
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Small Animal Emergency Service Returns to Level 1

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Above, boarded emergency and critical care specialists Drs. Jenica Haraschak and Meghan Fick examine a dog in the newly renovated and expanded ER at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Advance Calls Appreciated We greatly appreciate your…
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A Message from the Hospital Director

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Dear Colleagues, As many of you know, I am a straight-shooter and problem-solver. Over the past four years as hospital director, I have worked with referral partners and hospital faculty and staff to implement an…
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Dongwan Yoo in the lab

Pig Disease Powerhouse

December 07, 2021 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Winter 2021/2022 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. “Another Global Pandemic Is Spreading” proclaims the headline from a recent article in Wired magazine. The story is…
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College Celebrates 2020, 2021 Excellence Awards

November 29, 2021 / General News

The 29th annual College of Veterinary Medicine excellence awards program took place on November 22, when nine members of the college community were recognized for outstanding contributions to the college. Additionally, 58 staff members were…
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Abby Hwang is a graduate student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

Grad Student Appreciation: Abby Hwang

November 19, 2021 / Research News

Studies that have had a significant impact on society always start with a sufficient understanding of fundamental science in the field. Therefore, I believe that my research will contribute to a better understanding of basic cell, developmental, and reproductive biology. In addition, I hope it would become a cornerstone for knowledge and medications that contribute to human and animal life.