June 30, 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.
June 23, 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.
June 17, 2026
Mizzou leads the charge to protect Missouri’s $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats
Researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine are leading a multi-state effort to better understand and combat the spread of invasive ticks that threaten cattle health. By tracking emerging tick populations and the diseases they carry, the team is developing tools to help producers identify risks earlier and respond more effectively, protecting animal health and strengthening Missouri's livestock industry.
May 28, 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 22, 2026
Celebrating the 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards and service honorees
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently held its annual recognition event honoring individuals whose leadership, mentorship and dedication continue strengthening the college and advancing the profession.
May 20, 2026
Tamara Hancock receives Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award
The national teaching award highlight’s Hancock’s leadership and lasting influence on veterinary education at Mizzou.
May 18, 2026
Photo gallery: CVM commencement 2026
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 77th commencement on May 15, conferring 114 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. The college also celebrated graduates from its Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology and Bachelor of Science in Microbiology programs. See photos from the event.
May 13, 2026
Wenjun Ma receives Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence
Recognized for his impactful research and recent federal funding success, Ma is advancing innovative approaches to combat emerging infectious diseases and improve animal and public health.
May 8, 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.
May 7, 2026
2026 CVM Research Day award winners announced
CVM Research Day awards recognize outstanding research presentations by students, interns, residents and postdoctoral fellows in Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine.