Accolades

Craig Franklin

April 24, 2026

Craig Franklin receives James Russell Lindsey Distinguished Lectureship Award

A leading figure in comparative and laboratory animal medicine, Craig Franklin is being recognized for more than 40 years of research, innovation and mentorship that have helped advance animal models, biomedical discovery and training for future scientists.

Sandy Saunders, PhD, and Yoko Wang, PhD

April 23, 2026

Sandy Saunders and Yoko Wang receive American Heart Association Career Development Awards

The award provides critical funding and reflects a rigorous peer-review process evaluating both scientific merit and long-term potential.

John Dodam

April 10, 2026

John Dodam inducted into MVMF Honor Roll

A respected clinician and mentor, Dodam’s induction reflects a career defined by lasting impact on students, colleagues and the veterinary profession.

Elizabeth Fiechter and Samantha Norris

March 10, 2026

Elizabeth Fiechter and Samantha Norris win awards at the AALAS National Meeting

CVM Comparative Medicine residents brought home top awards for their presentations.

Roman Ganta, PhD, a Curators' Distinguished Professor and the McKee Endowed Professor of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences

Feb. 6, 2026

Roman Ganta selected as ACVM Honorary Member

The American College of Veterinary Microbiologists has honored Ganta for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding and combating tick-borne rickettsial diseases.

Dodam, Keegan and Evans headshots

Feb. 2, 2026

Mizzou CVM faculty earn top honors at 2026 MVMA Convention

Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine faculty earned multiple honors at the 2026 Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Conference, including John Dodam being named Veterinarian of the Year.

VMDL Rabies One Health Lab

Jan. 16, 2026

VMDL One Health-Rabies Laboratory earns CDC approval

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s One Health-Rabies Laboratory earns CDC approval, joining a group of internationally recognized facilities authorized to perform rabies serology testing.

veterinary medical building exterior

Jan. 8, 2026

Fall 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.

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.