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Sammi McNealy with one of the Mizzou ambassador mules

Sep. 23, 2026

Finding her voice through Mizzou traditions

Leadership opportunities, hands-on experiences and a passion for rural veterinary medicine are shaping third-year student Sammi McNealy into the kind of veterinarian she knows Missouri's agricultural communities depend on.

Brooke Lee standing in a hallway

Sep. 21, 2026

A culture worth carrying forward

After discovering her interest in orthopedic surgery as a veterinary student, Brooke Lee continued her training at Mizzou, where mentors and colleagues have helped her skills as a surgeon and her vision for a career in academia.

two women in the lab

Sep. 7, 2026

Teaching the teachers: Cross-campus partnership provides enhanced training for veterinary educators

Some of Mizzou's greatest strengths are found where disciplines intersect. Through a collaboration with the College of Education and Human Development, clinical pathology residents can complement their residency training with formal study in education, reinforcing the university’s commitment to educational excellence.

portrait of tim

Aug. 23, 2026

Remembering Tim, a beloved Mizzou mule

After 23 years at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mizzou says goodbye to a beloved mule who touched the lives of generations of students and Missourians.

Hannah Leventhal photographed next to a horse.

Aug. 6, 2026

Excellence in emergency equine medicine

At Mizzou, Hannah Leventhal turns high-pressure emergencies into teaching opportunities, helping students learn to make split-second decisions while ensuring horses get the best care possible.

brown and white horse

July 15, 2026

Mizzou veterinarians give young racehorse a second chance

After discovering an extremely rare cyst in the horse’s windpipe, Mizzou experts successfully treated the condition, work that may help other veterinarians identify similar cases in the future.

Michelle DeCourcey, DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical)

July 15, 2026

Turning complex cases into clear thinking 

By blending creativity, innovation and practical experience, Michelle DeCourcey is helping future veterinarians develop the skills and confidence to tackle diagnostic challenges and deliver better patient care.

cows in the field

July 14, 2026

Mizzou on the front lines of tracking tick-borne diseases in Missouri

Efforts by Mizzou’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory are informing cattle management decisions for livestock producers statewide.

Kelsey Oliver holding dog

June 29, 2026

When dedication to animal care becomes a way of life

Between classes and clinical training, fourth-year student Kelsey Oliver has fostered nearly 100 medically complex animals, turning the skills and confidence she’s gained at the Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine into care for animals who need it most.

Sam Hoover

June 22, 2026

First veterinarian completes Mizzou’s innovative mixed animal internship

Rural communities need veterinarians who can care for everything from household pets to livestock. As the first graduate of Mizzou’s mixed animal rotating internship, Sam Hoover is helping demonstrate how a new approach to veterinary training can strengthen the workforce, expand access to care and prepare veterinarians for the demands of mixed animal practice.