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Dr. Roman Ganta smiling in front of his lab.

July 25, 2025

Fighting back against a dangerous tick-borne disease

Mizzou scientist discovers how a deadly bacterium spread by the lone star tick survives, bringing hope for new treatments.

kallie being held by a care team member

July 22, 2025

When it seemed like there was no way forward, Mizzou made one

After exhausting their options close to home, one Florida family found answers at Mizzou. The BREATHE Clinic’s one-of-a-kind approach didn’t just save their puppy’s life — it showed what’s possible when collaboration drives care.

Don Cherry and his dog Dozer

July 7, 2025

Mizzou graduate student to study service dogs’ health and well-being

Service dogs play an important role in helping people recover from serious health conditions — but their own well-being is often overlooked.

david kline

July 1, 2025

Get to know David Kline

As the inaugural director of the Department of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences, David Kline, PhD, is helping unite two legacy departments around a shared vision for discovery, innovation and faculty success — all while positioning the college to meet the future of veterinary and biomedical science head-on.

a corgi looks up at his owner outside

June 30, 2025

10 powerful impacts from ReCHAI’s first 20 years

From local classrooms to national policy, the impact of Mizzou’s Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction has reached far beyond Columbia. These highlights showcase two decades of progress in understanding — and elevating — the power of the human-animal bond.

cindy crawford rides elvis the horse

June 17, 2025

The stone behind the setbacks

A show horse. A seven-pound mass. Read how 11-year-old Elvis went from chronic colic to national champion thanks to a sharp diagnosis and a skilled surgical team at Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center.

Students listening to a veterinarian in the Veterinary Health Center

June 13, 2025

Future veterinarians get their first taste of veterinary school at Mizzou

High school students with dreams of becoming veterinarians got a head start last week through Mizzou's Advanced Veterinary Academy, a hands-on summer program that offers a deep dive into the life of a veterinary student.

Dr. Annabelle Burnum

June 13, 2025

Annabelle Burnum awarded LEAP Fellowship

Selection as a LEAP Fellow reflects Burnum’s outstanding promise as a scholar, educator and contributor to the university’s mission.

CVM west exterior of building

June 10, 2025

Spring 2025 dean’s list announced

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine dean’s list recognizes undergraduate microbiology and Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology students who have displayed academic excellence during the previous semester.

Blake Arciga pictured pipetting

June 9, 2025

Blake Arciga wins American Association for Cancer Research Undergraduate Scholar Award

The award honors Arciga’s promise as a future leader in cancer research, offering mentorship, national recognition and opportunities to present his work on a global stage.