Accolades

Karla Driskill and the Mizzou Staff Advisory Council

Dec. 15, 2025

Karla Driskill earns Mizzou Service Champion Award

The award, given by the Mizzou Staff Advisory Council, recognizes her exceptional service and contributions to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Alexis Carpenter and Elizabeth Browder

Dec. 9, 2025

Elizabeth Browder and Alexis Carpenter win awards at the ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting

The Mizzou Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory received national recognition at the 2025 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting, with two team members earning honors for their exceptional contributions to pathology.

Samantha Crist

Nov. 18, 2025

Samantha Crist earns Edward L. Gillette Memorial Award for outstanding research poster presentation

The Veterinary Cancer Society honored Crist for research that advances understanding of how chemotherapy affects dogs and humans differently.

Lashae Wright

Oct. 31, 2025

Lashae Wright named October PAWsome Award winner

Lashae Wright, veterinary technician in clinical pathology at the Veterinary Health Center, was named the October 2025 PAWsome Award winner by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Staff Advisory Council.

Evenlyn VanDenBerg

Oct. 2, 2025

Evelyn VanDenBerg wins third place in American Veterinary Medical History Society essay competition

VanDenBerg was honored for her essay exploring the vital role of camels in military history, reflecting her interest in the profession’s past.

Dr. Cliff Miller

Sep. 15, 2025

Cliff Miller named 2025 CVM Alumnus of the Year

A leader in veterinary medicine and community service, Cliff Miller is being recognized for his enduring impact on the profession and Mid-Missouri.

six faculty headshots

Sep. 2, 2025

2025 College of Veterinary Medicine promotions and tenure

jesse bowman in the lab

Aug. 25, 2025

Jesse Bowman named August PAWsome Award winner

Jesse Bowman, bacteriology clinical laboratory manager at the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, was named the August 2025 PAWsome Award winner by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Staff Advisory Council.

Dr. Joan Coates

Aug. 5, 2025

AVMA and ACVIM honor Joan Coates

A driving force in veterinary medicine, Joan Coates was recently recognized with two national awards honoring her groundbreaking research, influential leadership and commitment to training the next generation of veterinary specialists.

cheryl at a microscope

Aug. 2, 2025

Cheryl Rojas named July PAWsome Award winner

Cheryl Rojas, clinical pathology laboratory supervisor at the Veterinary Health Center, was named the July 2025 PAWsome Award winner by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Staff Advisory Council.