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Rowena Woode smiling at a student.

Oct. 26, 2026

From student to professor, Mizzou veterinary alumna finds her calling in teaching

Drawing on her experiences in medicine, research and mentorship, Rowena Woode helps Mizzou veterinary students explore their interests, develop their skills and prepare for meaningful careers.

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Oct. 20, 2026

Mizzou researchers see promise in tongue exercise for ALS

A new study could pave the way for therapies that help people with ALS preserve critical functions such as speaking, swallowing and breathing.

Jessi Miller in the lab smiling while working

Oct. 19, 2026

Research experiences help Mizzou veterinary student chart career

Jessi Miller’s lifelong goal of becoming a veterinarian has taken her across the profession. At Mizzou, that exploration has opened the door to research and helped shape her vision for the future.

Lily and Grace Kent

Oct. 13, 2026

Built-in best friends, future veterinarians

Twin sisters Grace and Lily Kent have pursued veterinary medicine side by side. As they earn their white coats, they reflect on the path that brought them to clinical training and the distinct careers they are beginning to build.

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.

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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.

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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.