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With Illinois Degrees, ‘No Limits’ on Opportunity for Success, Says Donor Dr. John Coyne
October 14, 2025 / Alumni News

As a boy growing up on a livestock farm near Pontiac, Illinois, John Anderson Coyne dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Now, 51 years after earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of…
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Alaina Lamp Lights up for Farm Animals

May 15, 2025 / Alumni News

Growing up on a farm provided Alaina Lamp with experiences that sparked her interest in veterinary medicine. On many occasions, she saw goats and horses die because a medical professional could not make it to…
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Medical Oncologist

May 14, 2025 / Jobs

The College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a passionate veterinarian to join our medical oncology team.

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Research Spotlight: Bo Wang

May 05, 2025 / Comparative Biosciences News

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? Fats and carbohydrates are essential nutrients that give our body the energy…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Common Drug Interactions

April 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Drug interactions occur when a medication’s effects are altered by the presence of another drug, certain foods, or underlying disease states. These interactions can lead to unexpected adverse effects, increased toxicity, or changes in drug…
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Faculty Spotlight: Erin Epperly, DVM, DACVR

April 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Epperly is a lecturer in the imaging service. Tell us about your background. I am originally from the Chicago suburbs. I moved to Colorado for veterinary school and graduated from Colorado State University in…
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Cataracts in the Small Animal Patient

April 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Cataracts are an ocular disease often diagnosed by primary care veterinarians. Commonly, they are incidental findings, as part of an annual wellness examination. Additionally, owners may have varying knowledge of this disease, as they themselves…
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Annual Research Day Showcases Students

April 25, 2025 / General News

The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 16. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery, coordinated the event. (See photos from the event.) More than 100 research abstracts…
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