Accolades

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.

lily and her dog

July 8, 2025

Lily McCandless named June PAWsome Award winner

Lily McCandless, a lead veterinary technician at the Veterinary Health Center, was named the June 2025 PAWsome Award winner by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Staff Advisory Council.

Dr. Annabelle Burnum

June 13, 2025

Annabelle Burnum awarded LEAP Fellowship

Selection as a LEAP Fellow reflects Burnum’s outstanding promise as a scholar, educator and contributor to the university’s mission.

CVM west exterior of building

June 10, 2025

Spring 2025 dean’s list announced

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine dean’s list recognizes undergraduate microbiology and Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology students who have displayed academic excellence during the previous semester.

Blake Arciga pictured pipetting

June 9, 2025

Blake Arciga wins American Association for Cancer Research Undergraduate Scholar Award

The award honors Arciga’s promise as a future leader in cancer research, offering mentorship, national recognition and opportunities to present his work on a global stage.

Waleed Atout, center, with Provost Matthew Martens, Staff Advisory Council Chair Lindsay Hing and guests.

May 27, 2025

Waleed Atout receives James P. Pace Continuous Improvement Award

The award is given annually to an employee who demonstrates innovation, process improvement, change leadership, efficiency and/or effectiveness gains for the university.

elizabeth bryda, karen clifford and cot fox

May 22, 2025

2025 Dean’s Impact Award winners announced

Three outstanding Tigers — Elizabeth Bryda, Karen Clifford and Cot Fox — have been honored with the College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the college’s mission and community.