CVM News

The theme of Black History Month 2022, Black Health and Wellness, acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g.,…

 In her January video message, Dean Carolyn J. Henry speaks with Dr. Cindy Cravens, director of the new CVM program offering a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, and Billie…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, has accepted the position of interim associate dean for academic and student affairs at the…

The first student to earn an undergraduate degree at the CVM is profiled in Show Me Mizzou.

Jack Murray, a VM-2 in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, recently competed and advanced in the 2021 Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Competition at Mizzou. The competition began…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual White Coat Ceremony on Oct. 17 to celebrate the Class of 2023’s transition from classroom to clinics. The event…

The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named nine University of Missouri faculty members Curators’ Distinguished Professors.

Joan Coates, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Neurology has accepted the role of interim hospital director of the Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Coates, who serves…

David Wilson, DVM, MS, DACVS, retired from his role as director of the Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Wilson spent his 33-year veterinary…

 Dean Carolyn Henry welcomes the Class of 2025 and shares a look at some of its members and the attributes they bring to the college in this month’s DVM….

University of Missouri livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot infestations that can cause major losses in livestock, said MU Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts.

MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn Henry, DVM, MS, and Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs Angela Tennison, DVM, announced scholarships and honors for the Classes of 2024,…

 In the May Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry reminisces about the Class of 2021’s time at the CVM and offers a look at some of their career plans….

Shuping Zhang, Sherri Oliver and Richard Antweiler have been named the recipients of the 2021 Dean’s Impact Awards. The annual awards, established in 1993, honor faculty, staff or individuals from…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine graduated 115 new doctors of veterinary medicine on Sunday in a ceremony that was markedly different from previous commencement exercises. Despite the…

On Thursday evening the MU College of Veterinary Medicine held an Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2021. The event took place virtually and featured the presentation of more than…

MU alumni Glenn Linnerson and his wife, Nancy Linnerson, have given an $11 million contribution to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. The estate gift, the largest in…

 In this Black History Month focused edition of the DVM, Dean Carolyn Henry honors some of the historic Black veterinarians who paved the way in veterinary medicine and at…

The University of Missouri’s distributed Division of Information Technology is creating a new organizational unit and has tapped longtime College of Veterinary Medicine IT chief Matthew Keeler to help lead…

Kerry Karaffa is the first MU Counseling Center psychologist to be embedded specifically within the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, where he provides tailored counseling services for professional…

Four new faculty members recently joined the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Sissy (Hsuan-Ping) Hong, DVM, MVM, MS, Kelley Varner, DVM, DACVAA, Felipe Martins, DVM, MSC, Megan Mickelson,…

 Dean Carolyn Henry briefly discusses the impact of COVID-19 and lists the top 20 things she’s grateful for in this Thanksgiving edition of the DVM. View the archive.

Several house officers with the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have transitioned to new roles within the college. Aida Vientos-Plotts DVM, DACVIM, Lynn Martin DVM, MPH, DACVIM, Shirley…

 Dean Carolyn Henry reflects on the impact of Mizzou’s #OurTimeToLead campaign in this edition of the Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

Gina Boxberger has been an advocate for the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine for a decade. Originally from Southwest Missouri, Boxberger attended law school at Mizzou and now…

 In this edition of the Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry introduces our new mule team. View the archive.

David Wilson, Vicki Miller and Bobby Colley have been named the recipients of the 2020 Dean’s Impact Awards. The annual awards, established in 1993, honor faculty, staff or individuals from…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Associate Professor of Virology Wenjun Ma, B.Vsc, M.Vsc, PhD. Ma will be working in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology in the…

The Mizzou Alumni Association has named Elizabeth Bryda, PhD, the recipient of a Faculty-Alumni Award. A professor in veterinary pathobiology at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, Bryda has been…

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn Henry recently announced the recipients of three faculty awards. The awards are usually presented during the CVM’s annual Honors Banquet. However,…

When Ashley Silvey married her husband, John, a fourth-generation farmer, she became a part of his family’s diversified farming operation. Shortly before their wedding, they purchased several cows that were…

 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses student scholarship in this month’s edition of the Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

Tess Van Kan, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, is a third-year student who had the opportunity to travel overseas to study and practice veterinary medicine. Last summer, Van Kan visited…

While the coronavirus pandemic is mainly a public health crisis, it has affected nearly every aspect of society.

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses some of the Class of 2020’s exciting career plans in the April Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

Epidemiologist and Mizzou alumna researching spread of novel coronavirus As a genomics epidemiologist, Hayley Yaglom is currently studying the transmission patterns of COVID-19 and working to support Arizona communities with…

De’Shonna Jones, a Louisiana resident and Southern University and A&M College graduate, has been named the first Dolores Goller Scholarship recipient. Jones, who was accepted by three veterinary schools, has…

The Veterinary Health Center will move to emergency and selected essential cases only

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, many people have started working from home, and schools and colleges have transitioned to distance learning. With heightened awareness that the virus can…

by Nick Childress The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Clinical Pathologist Saundra Sample DVM, DACVP. Sample is originally from La Grange, Illinois, and has traveled the United…

by Nick Childress The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Sehwon Koh, MSc, PhD.  Koh is from South Korea, and after earning his bachelor’s…

Join us as we take a second look at some of the memorable moments from Carolyn J. Henry’s first two years as dean of the University of Missouri College of…

 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses #OneHealth and Mizzou’s new Department of Public Health and two CVM students explain why they chose to pursue a joint DVM/MPH degree program. View the…

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation recognized University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn J. Henry with her induction into the organization’s Honor Roll. The Veterinary Honor Roll recognizes…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2021 celebrated the transition from classroom to clinics during the college’s annual White Coat Ceremony Oct 13. The event was…

Continuing on its tradition of fostering networking and cutting-edge research in infectious diseases, this year’s program will highlight the research of the region’s graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and newest faculty.

More than $1 million of NIH grants will help MU professor further neurodegenerative disease research Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system, the network of cells and fibers…

Rajiv R. Mohan, MSc, PhD, FARVO, a professor of ophthalmology and molecular medicine at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, has taken on an additional role at the college….

More than a dozen innovative projects will receive an infusion of funds through strategic investments announced today

 Dean Carolyn Henry shares how gifts help the CVM fulfill its mission. View the archive.

It may seem intuitive that some employees at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) could be uncannily perceptive about dogs. One employee in particular has attained a substantial reputation, and…

MU College of Veterinary Medicine helps athletic horse recover from irregular heartbeat.

University of Missouri officials celebrated a record-breaking year in giving, receiving $200 million in total gifts this academic year, including pledges for future funds – an 18 percent increase shattering…

University of Missouri celebrates official launch of new health research center.

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn J. Henry presented the 2019 Dean’s Impact Awards on May 23 in the CVM’s Adams Conference Center. The annual awards, established…

 Dean Carolyn Henry congratulates the Class of 2019, and we hear from some of the graduates about their future plans. View the archive.

The veterinary profession grew by 109 new members on May 17 as the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine graduated the Class of 2019. The CVM commencement was held…

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine tallied a new record in scholarships awarded during the 2019 Honors Banquet held May 14. More than $400,000 was presented for scholastic achievement, clinical…

Five University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine students traveled to Georgia earlier this spring to compete in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Palpation Competition, an annual event…

 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses translational precision medicine and some of the research under way at the CVM. View the archive.

Libby Martin’s shock was evident when it was announced she won the University of Missouri System’s Entrepreneur Quest Final Pitch Competition.

 Dean Carolyn Henry offers a preview of the CVM Open House and the upcoming Gentle Doctor Benefit. View the archive.

Shelly (Michelle) Nail, business support specialist at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Discovery Ridge facility, is this year’s recipient of the University of Missouri’s Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award in the…

On March 19, Mizzou’s Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) student teams are competing for $30,000 and a chance to challenge S&T, UMKC and UMSL students for bragging rights and an additional $30,000…

 Dean Carolyn Henry details the college’s fundraising priorities for this year’s Mizzou Giving Day. View the archive.

Three members of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine were among the 2019 Mizzou 18 honorees. The Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board presents the Mizzou 18 award to 18 outstanding…

The University of Missouri announced today the creation of a new academic department shared by the School of Health Professions and the College of Veterinary Medicine. The new Department of…

 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses some of the CVM’s unique strengths in this month’s DVM. View the archive.

There are philosophical propositions stating the belief that every event is caused by an unbroken chain of events. Here is an example. The soaring cost of higher education forces veterinary…

 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses wellness initiatives at the CVM in this edition of the Dean’s Video Message. View the archive.

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses translational medicine initiatives in this month’s DVM. View the archive.

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the Class of 2020’s transition into clinical rotations during the annual White Coat Ceremony, held Oct. 14, 2018, at the Missouri…

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine ushered in Alumni Reunion Weekend Sept. 21, 2018, with a Clydesdale Hall 25th anniversary celebration. Clydesdale Hall was completed in early 1993…

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the plans for the CVM’s new emergency clinic in Kansas City in this month’s video message. View the archive.

Rusty Crawford, MPA, has joined the MU College of Veterinary Medicine in the newly created position of executive administrative dean. As the CVM executive administrative dean, Crawford will assist CVM…

Dean Carolyn Henry recounts the 25-year history of Clydesdale Hall in this month’s video message. View the archive.

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine admitted 120 new students to the Class of 2022. Fifty-five members of the first-year class are Missourians with 65 students coming from…

Philosopher and scientist Aristotle famously said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” That wisdom from 2,500 years ago is guiding a new look at admissions to…

Billy E. Hooper, DVM, who was nationally recognized for his leadership in academic veterinary medicine, has died at age 86. Hooper received his doctor of veterinary medicine from MU’s College…

Dean Carolyn Henry highlights some of the recent renovations to the CVM in this month’s DVM. View the archive.

Dean Carolyn Henry explores the opportunities for student research at the CVM in this month’s video message. View the archive.

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Carolyn J. Henry presented the 2018 Dean’s Impact Awards on June 1, honoring an individual from outside the college, a staff person…

The 112 members of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2018 were encouraged to believe in their own resiliency during the CVM commencement held May 11…

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine awarded more than $360,000 in scholarships on May 8 during the 2018 Honors Banquet. The amount awarded for scholastic achievement, clinical proficiency, community service…

Between the Honors Banquet and Commencement, the CVM has an exciting week ahead. Dean Henry offers a look at what it took for the new veterinarians to reach this milestone….

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine professor and a CVM alumnus are the newest inductees into the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Honor Roll. Chairman of the CVM Department…

John Middleton, a professor at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), has received the Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award for excellence in teaching and research from Washington State University’s College…

CVM Professor Masters New Moves to Support the Arts Loren Schultz works with food animals, but he is a “hoofer” in his own right. Schultz, DVM, MS, devotes his days…

Dean Carolyn Henry offers a preview of the upcoming Gentle Doctor Benefit in this month’s video message. View the archive.

“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” — Maya Angelou The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s 31st…

The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) Council on Research (COR) has elected John Middleton, DVM, PhD, to serve as its chair. Middleton, a professor of food animal medicine and surgery…

Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the importance of Mizzou Giving Day to the CVM. View the archive.

A University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) professor is the author of a new book.  C.B. Chastain’s Animal Handling and Physical Restraint, published in late December, is now…

University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Garnett Stokes announced today that Carolyn Henry, former associate dean for research and graduate studies and current interim dean of the College…

Winston Churchill famously said that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Some append that thought with, use your life…

Interim Dean Dr. Carolyn Henry opens the new year taking a look at a few events that hold importance to the CVM. View the archive.

The Voyage of the Beagle, published in 1839, recounted the global, five-year scientific expedition of HMS Beagle, during which Charles Darwin famously spent five weeks in the Galápagos. Amid his…

Interim Dean Dr. Carolyn Henry highlights and explains new technology that will revolutionize the way patients are treated at the CVM. View the archive.

Todd Marlo, a recent resident at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) received the Best Basic Science Manuscript award at the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology conference, held in October…

The Missouri Horse Shows Association (MHSA) will present the Jeff Shikles Distinguished Service Award to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine on Jan. 27, 2018. The award is…

Interim dean Dr. Carolyn Henry highlights the importance of the CVM’s White Coat Ceremony and the path that students follow to reach this milestone. View the archive.  

Fourteen companies and agencies participated in the 21st annual MU College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Products Day held Oct. 17 in the Adams Conference Center. The networking event brings together…

In celebration of Homecoming 2017, the deans of the University of Missouri schools and colleges are bringing John O’Leary, best-selling author of ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically…

The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center (VHC) recently welcomed several new faculty members: Wendy Karnia Wendy Karnia, DVM, joins the Veterinary Health Center as a clinical instructor in small…

Former Missouri state trooper trades in his badge for a stethoscope; family takes on vet and graduate school at Mizzou For Sara and Travis Inman, a typical night might involve…

Vet school student switches gears putting nutrition doctorate to good use Lauren Panasevich always knew she wanted to advocate better dietary habits to her patients—it’s just that now, instead of…

Interim dean Dr. Carolyn Henry honors CVM Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Bruce Whittle. View the archive.

Tony Mann, a professor at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), received the Ira M. Zaslow Distinguished Service Award from the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) on Sept….

As the University of Missouri Tigers prepare to square off against the Auburn Tigers, the schools are collaborating to show that their Tiger pride extends beyond the field. The two…

In the United States, therapeutic horseback riding offers equine-assisted therapy to diverse populations, including children and adults who have anxiety disorders. Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder often are prescribed…

Meet our interim dean, Dr. Carolyn Henry, and get a first-hand look at the VET, our orientation program. View the archive.