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Cot Fox’s cumulative gift surpasses $10 million to advance cancer research and animal-human health at Mizzou

April 30, 2025

Cot Fox’s cumulative giving surpasses $10 million to advance cancer research and animal-human health at Mizzou

A transformative new gift from Mizzou alumnus Cot Fox will fuel cancer research, expand human-animal health innovation and help reimagine the university’s Veterinary Health Center.

Oma is a real-life Paw Patrol pup — climbing through rubble, sniffing out disaster victims and braving the toughest conditions to bring closure to affected families.

April 29, 2025

Search-and-rescue dog stays mission-ready with help from Mizzou

Oma is a real-life Paw Patrol pup — climbing through rubble, sniffing out disaster victims and braving the toughest conditions to bring closure to affected families.

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April 24, 2025

Mule spotting 101: How to tell Mizzou’s mules apart

You know their names, but can you tell them apart? Learn more about what makes each of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s mules special.

a woman on her horse in a creek

April 21, 2025

Gift honors horsewoman’s legacy by supporting foal care at Mizzou

Sandy Bilyeu’s lifelong love of horses lives on through a gift to Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center, where a renovated stall will provide critical care for newborn foals and their mothers.

A new era for veterinary diagnostics

April 18, 2025

A new era for veterinary diagnostics

The College of Veterinary Medicine recently celebrated the grand opening of phase I and groundbreaking of phase II for the Dr. Dan Brown Building, home to the Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory. Go behind the scenes in this photo tour.

Sarah Lira is a first-year veterinary student from Pueblo, Colorado.

April 15, 2025

Bridging disciplines: a path back to veterinary medicine

When Sarah Lira’s route to veterinary school took an unexpected detour through pharmacy, she didn’t give up — she gained a powerful new perspective.

kyleigh stagner

April 9, 2025

Saddling up for a lifetime of animal care

Raised on a hobby farm in Missouri, Kyleigh Stagner grew up caring for large animals. Now a first-year vet student at Mizzou, she’s turning family-taught lessons of compassion and hard work into a career dedicated to bridging the gap between animals and their owners.

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April 7, 2025

Photo gallery: 2025 Gentle Doctor Benefit

The 38th annual Gentle Doctor Benefit took place April 5, 2025. See photos from this year’s event.

jada sievers and olivia jacobson

April 7, 2025

Olivia Jacobson and Jada Sievers named Class of 2028 GDB scholarship recipients

The interest from the Gentle Doctor Benefit endowment provides significant scholarships to two incoming students. Additionally, the college provides $100 scholarships to each member of the incoming class.

Tina Rossi: A day in the life

April 1, 2025

Tina Rossi: A day in the life

Third-year veterinary student and Miss Southern Missouri delegate Tina Rossi has been busy this semester balancing a preceptorship in Florida with her U.S. Army responsibilities, community service and clinical learning. Follow along for a day in her life.