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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

From dream to discovery

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.

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Oct. 4, 2026

Hannah Leventhal named ACVIM Board of Regents Member At-Large

Leventhal will bring a large animal perspective to national conversations shaping the veterinary internal medicine profession.

Kaylie Dow

Sep. 30, 2026

Kaylie Dow receives Geoff Burnstock Prize for Best Poster Presentation

The doctoral candidate earned international recognition for her research on how the brain regulates heart.

Sep. 28, 2026

Veterinary Health Center earns VECCS Facility Certification

The recognition from the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society highlights the Veterinary Health Center's ability to deliver complex, lifesaving care for animals in urgent need.

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.

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Sep. 21, 2026

Keeping Horses Healthy: Seminar Series

Created for horse owners, clients, veterinarians and veterinary technicians

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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.

Curt Coffman, DVM

Sep. 20, 2026

Curt Coffman named 2026 CVM Alumnus of the Year

A leader in veterinary dentistry and education, Curt Coffman is being recognized for his lasting impact on the profession through leadership, mentorship and service.