Accolades

dean's impact award recipients and the dean

May 22, 2026

Celebrating the 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards and service honorees

The College of Veterinary Medicine recently held its annual recognition event honoring individuals whose leadership, mentorship and dedication continue strengthening the college and advancing the profession.

Tamara Hancock, DVM, MS, PhD

May 20, 2026

Tamara Hancock receives Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award

The national teaching award highlight’s Hancock’s leadership and lasting influence on veterinary education at Mizzou.

Wenjun Ma

May 13, 2026

Wenjun Ma receives Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence

Recognized for his impactful research and recent federal funding success, Ma is advancing innovative approaches to combat emerging infectious diseases and improve animal and public health.

Bess Pierce

May 8, 2026

Bess Pierce inducted as a fellow of the Veterinary Medicine Academy

Pierce’s work in rehabilitation, teaching and team-based care is earning national recognition and shaping how the next generation of veterinarians thinks about outcomes.

A view of the poster presentations from CVM Research Day

May 7, 2026

2026 CVM Research Day award winners announced

CVM Research Day awards recognize outstanding research presentations by students, interns, residents and postdoctoral fellows in Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ravi Barabote

May 6, 2026

Ravi Barabote recognized by Mizzou Advisors Forum and Office of the Provost

Honored for his continued commitment to student success, Barabote’s advising focuses on personalized guidance, strong mentorship and helping undergraduates navigate clear paths toward their academic and career goals.

CVM west exterior of building

May 5, 2026

College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates 2026 scholarship and award recipients

In 2025-26, more than 260 scholarships and awards were given.

Craig Franklin

April 24, 2026

Craig Franklin receives James Russell Lindsey Distinguished Lectureship Award

A leading figure in comparative and laboratory animal medicine, 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.