College of Veterinary Medicine December 20, 2024– Kim Knap is a certified veterinary technician at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, specializing in rehabilitation and physical therapy for animals. With extensive experience, she works with a wide range of species and conditions. Kim enjoys the collaborative environment at the hospital, where she works alongside […]
With the expansion of the in-person cohort, the MVS program is offering an on-campus professional development course for the first time. This 8-week course, part of the VCM 592 Special Problems course, is designed to help students enhance their professional skills and prepare for their future careers. The course focuses on a range of practical […]
College of Veterinary Medicine November 27, 2024– The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine continues to offer an online veterinary dentistry program, developed by Dr. Sandy Manfra, to address the need for dental education in veterinary schools. Dr. Manfra, who joined the college in 1990, was instrumental in expanding veterinary dentistry as a recognized […]
Growing up in a small town, Whitney’s passion for animal care started early on her family’s farm. Although she initially pursued a degree in Speech and Hearing Science as an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she found the Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Sciences (CVS) upon her graduation. This experience ultimately led her to […]
Jenna, originally from Canton, Ohio recently graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland, earning her undergraduate degree in biology in May 2024. She decided to step out of her comfort zone for her graduate studies, applying exclusively to larger schools, which ultimately led her to the University of Illinois and the Master of Veterinary Science […]
Student-Doctor Network November 7, 2024– Dr. María Juárez Byrd spoke with Student Doctor Network about the University of Illinois Vet Med Master of Veterinary Science Program. She is an exotic and small animal veterinarian and an Instructor for the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Certificate of Veterinary Science (CVS) and Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) programs. She […]
The Master of Veterinary Science degree provides students with a comprehensive and flexible program of interdisciplinary elective courses. The degree is designed to support animal health professionals at career stages in advancing to the next level. An essential component of the MVS curriculum is the Capstone course where students perform extensive research on a real-world […]
Meet the Student Intern! Name: Sarah Reed Title: Online Programs and Extension Student Communications Intern Sarah Reed joined our team in June of 2024 as a summer internship to help create and execute our communication strategy. Sarah will be continuing as a member of our team in the fall of 2024 when she returns to campus. […]
August 9, 2024 – Julia Bellefontaine has dreamt of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine since she was a young girl. Her journey to veterinary school has included hands-on animal care experience, academic commitment, and valuable professional skills development. She has worked with a variety of animals, including feral cats, horses, and shelter animals. After […]
Meet the Staff! Name: Dr. Ying Xiu Titles: Instructional Designer Dr. Xiu is an instructional designer for the Veterinary Medicine Online Programs and Extension. Tell us about your background! I came to the United States in 2012 from China. I then received my Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Oklahoma State University in May 2018. I have […]