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 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.
Learn how mentorship at MSU helped shape Dr. Kristin Welch’s career in emergency and critical care, leading her to expand access to specialty veterinary services and mentor the next generation of veterinarians.
After the White Coat ceremony, which symbolizes students' transition into clinical education, DVM and Veterinary Nursing students share what they are most looking forward to as they begin clerkships.
MSU’s Zoo and Wildlife Medicine Program has grown from its early days, evolving into a dynamic training ground for future veterinarians. With hands-on experience at local zoos and exciting new initiatives on the horizon, the program is shaping the next generation of wildlife and conservation experts.
From MSU to the global stage, Tyler Williams (MS, Food Safety ’21) has turned his passion for consumer safety into a thriving career. Now a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he’s leading the way in food safety innovation.