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.
Aug. 5, 2026
Elizabeth Giuliano elected to the American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Recognized for her leadership, commitment to education and service to the profession, Giuliano will help guide certification standards and the future of veterinary ophthalmology.
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.
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.
May 27, 2026
Compassion, expertise and lasting gratitude
When Maggie Moo developed a series of complex health issues, the Sterretts turned to Mizzou for specialized veterinary care. The experience not only helped restore her quality of life, but also inspired the couple’s support of veterinary research and future patients.
May 7, 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.
April 19, 2026
Finding answers through imaging
At Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center, one of the most comprehensive veterinary imaging suites in Missouri and the region, radiology team members Joni and Kevin Lunceford use advanced technology to uncover what others can’t. Their work, supported by collaboration across campus, helps care teams make faster, more accurate decisions when they matter most.
Feb. 15, 2026
Minimally invasive surgery, maximum impact
Caroline, an 11-year-old dog from the Kansas City area, was referred to the Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine after a mass was discovered in her chest. Her treatment illustrates the role of advanced surgical care paired with compassionate support for families.
Feb. 4, 2026
Where food safety meets veterinary medicine
After nearly a decade in the food safety and regulatory field, Dan Cook returned to the classroom to pursue veterinary medicine, a decision shaped by experience, responsibility and a sense that his work was not yet finished. Drawing on his USDA background, the soon-to-be graduate is preparing for a career that blends animal health, public service and food system oversight.
Feb. 1, 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.