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 […]
Meet the Staff! Name: Monica Shotwell Titles: Student Marketing Associate, DVM Student (Class of 2026) Monica is the Student Marketing Associate for the Online Programs and Extension team at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Tell us about your background! I’m Monica and I am from Maysville, Kentucky. I went to undergrad at Transylvania University in Lexington, […]
Meet the Associate Director! Name: Kaylee Hillinger Titles: Associate Director of Industry Relations Kaylee Hillinger joined our team in June of 2023 to make connections between our programs and extension efforts to the industries in which they serve. Tell us about your background! I am a two-time alumna of the University of Illinois, with a B.S. […]
Meet the Staff! Name: Eleanor Greer Titles: Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator Eleanor is an Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for the Online Programs and Extension team at the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you’ve been a student or want to be a student in our Certificate of Veterinary Science program, you’ve likely chatted with Eleanor. […]
Meet the Instructor! Name: Dr. Maria Juarez Byrd Title: DVM Dr. Juarez Byrd is an instructor for the Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science program, Veterinary Student Bridge program and the Master of Veterinary Science degree program . Tell us about your background! I grew up just outside of Kansas City, Missouri, and was homeschooled until […]
July 10, 2024- Launched last year in the Fall of 2023, the University of Illinois Faculty Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (FELP) is a professional development program intended to maximize the socioeconomic impact of research and scholarship and cultivate a diverse community of faculty entrepreneurs across all University of Illinois campuses. The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. […]
Released January 25, 2024- In this episode of The Round Barn, Kaylee Hillinger has a conversation with Dr. Martin Mohr, a swine veterinarian and the owner of Mohr Vet and Mohr Vet Research in Minnesota. Recently, Dr. Mohr achieved his Master of Veterinary Science degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. They […]
Released November 29, 2023- In this episode of The Round Barn, Dr. Jim Lowe and Kaylee Hillinger dive into the dynamic world of pet care, discussing the recent entry of retail giants Walmart and Amazon into the veterinary telehealth space. From Walmart’s acquisition of the telehealth firm PAWP to Amazon’s considerations for offering veterinary telehealth, […]
Released October 23, 2023- In this episode of The Round Barn Podcast, Dr. Jim Lowe and Kaylee Hillinger discuss gene editing and its potential to revolutionize animal welfare and agriculture. The hosts explain the difference between gene editing and genetic modification and explore the recent advancements in CRISPR technology. They highlight the progress made in […]