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Hannah Leventhal headshot

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

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.

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.

Ravi Barabote

Sep. 9, 2026

Ravi Barabote receives NACADA Advising Excellence Award

Recognized for his dedication to students, Barabote helps undergraduates navigate their academic journeys and find opportunities that support their goals.

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.

Top row: Kevin Cummings, Xiangwei Du, Tamara Gull, Suneel Gupta. Bottom row: Tamara Hancock, Alisa Hutchison, Laura Nafe, Kelly Wiggen.

Aug. 30, 2026

2026 College of Veterinary Medicine promotions and tenure

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to announce faculty promotions as the Fall 2026 semester gets started. Congratulations to the following individuals, and we thank them for their commitment and service to the CVM.