Redefining the Model of Veterinary Care: Q&A with Commencement Speaker Dr. K.C. Van Fleet Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 12, 2026

2026 commencement speaker K.C. Van Fleet (DVM '17) reflects on building his specialty care practice, rethinking traditional veterinary care, and the lessons from MSU that continue to shape his approach to medicine, leadership, and team culture.

From Summer Program to Commencement: Three Spartans Complete the Journey They Started Together Posted by Donté Smith on May 07, 2026

Travis Boling, Bria Kilgore, and Carrie Kosiba came to MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine through the same door. On May 8, they walk out together.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Victor Cortese Talks his Career in Cattle Health Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 01, 2026

From early days on a Michigan farm to a global career in cattle health and co-authoring a leading textbook on bovine immunology, Victor Cortese (DVM '80) reflects on the path that shaped his work and the lessons he’s carried along the way.

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Inspiration from Surprising Places Posted on July 14, 2017

One Enrichment Summer Program participant recalls the valuable advice given to her and her colleagues on their last day at MSU.

Welcome to Thoracic Park Posted on July 14, 2017

One ESP student recalls his prehistoric adventures during MSU’s Enrichment Summer Program.

Surrendered Labrador Retriever Finds New Home and Purpose Posted on July 07, 2017

Scott intended on fostering Keela, an eight-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever. But Keela became a permanent part of his family, and they worked together to train as a search and rescue team.

Hot Dogs: Keeping Your Pet Cool Posted on June 16, 2017 As temperatures rise, so do the chances for heatstroke in pets. The best way to protect your pet is to take steps to prevent heatstroke in the first place.