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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.

Left to right standing: Joni Bohn, Janet Anich, Jackie England and Cheryl England; kneeling: Bryan McGinty; not pictured: Mark Grass, Spencer Haight and Patrick Reust.

June 4, 2025

The hidden backbone of the VHC

Joni Bohn leads the Veterinary Health Center’s Central Supply and Sterile Processing teams, quietly powering the hospital’s operations from behind the scenes. From stocking surgical tools to managing critical supplies, Bohn and team ensure every patient and provider is set up for success. Learn more about their essential work that keeps the hospital running.

June 1, 2025

Veterinary Technician CE Conference

Cardi the horse

May 29, 2025

Breakthrough care at Mizzou’s VHC gives adopted horse a second chance at life

A life-threatening illness put young horse Cardi’s future in jeopardy — until an innovative, first-of-its-kind procedure at Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center turned the odds in her favor.

Waleed Atout, center, with Provost Matthew Martens, Staff Advisory Council Chair Lindsay Hing and guests.

May 27, 2025

Waleed Atout receives James P. Pace Continuous Improvement Award

The award is given annually to an employee who demonstrates innovation, process improvement, change leadership, efficiency and/or effectiveness gains for the university.

elizabeth bryda, karen clifford and cot fox

May 22, 2025

2025 Dean’s Impact Award winners announced

Three outstanding Tigers — Elizabeth Bryda, Karen Clifford and Cot Fox — have been honored with the College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2025 Dean’s Impact Awards, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the college’s mission and community.

Ti Lu

May 21, 2025

Ti Lu selected as mentor in ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship program

The assistant research professor will help shape the next generation of microbial scientists through mentorship that fosters research passion, professional growth and support.

composite of commencement photos

May 19, 2025

Photo gallery: CVM commencement 2025

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 76th commencement on May 18, conferring 111 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.