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CVM Welcomes High School Students for Advanced Veterinary Academy

Published 6/11/2024
This week, 12 high school students with an interest in veterinary medicine are participating in the Advanced Veterinary Academy at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

Srinand Sreevatsan Appointed Dean of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine

Published 6/6/2024
University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matthew Martens has appointed Srinand “Sri” Sreevatsan as dean of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine following a national search.

CVM Presents 2024 Dean’s Impact Awards

Published 5/28/2024
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine presented its annual Dean’s Impact Awards May 22 during a ceremony held in the Adams Conference Center.

CVM Undergraduate Earns S.T.A.R. Recognition for Research Training

Published 5/15/2024
The University of Missouri Office of Undergraduate Research has awarded Kayla Canchola S.T.A.R. Recognition. Canchola is a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in microbiology at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

MU CVM Celebrates 75th Class of Graduates

Published 5/13/2024
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 75th Commencement Ceremony May 10, 2024, launching the careers of 120 new veterinarians

Retired University of Missouri Professor Rebecca Johnson Passes Away

Published 5/10/2024
Rebecca A. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, 68, of Columbia, Missouri, died peacefully at her home May 4, 2024. She was a professor at the University of Missouri with joint appointments in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine and the Sinclair School of Nursing.

Mizzou Graduate School Awards Franklin a Graddie

Published 5/8/2024
Craig Franklin, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, professor emeritus of veterinary pathobiology at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and director of the Comparative Medicine Program, was recently named the recipient of the Graddie Award by the University of Missouri Graduate School.

Continuing a Family Legacy

Published 5/8/2024
As a fourth-generation Tiger, Marshfield, Missouri, native Ben Greer saw firsthand the impact his dad made as a veterinarian. After graduating this spring, Greer plans to take what he learned at the University of Missouri and return to his roots in southwest Missouri to expand access to large animal veterinary care.

Twelve MU Students and Alumni Honored by National Science Foundation

Published 4/24/2024
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.

CVM Celebrates Achievements During Awards Reception 

Published 4/23/2024
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine presented more than 140 awards totaling nearly $390,000 during the 2024 Honors and Awards Reception April 21 at the Stoney Creek Hotel.