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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MSU Mentorship Fuels Career of Innovation and Education for Alum Kristin Welch Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on March 11, 2025

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.


Veterinary Students Look Ahead to First Day of Clinical Education Posted on February 27, 2025

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.

Walk on the Wild Side: The Evolution of MSU’s Zoo and Wildlife Program Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on February 11, 2025

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.

Quality Checked and Forbes Approved: Food Safety Alum Makes 30 Under 30 List Posted by Rachel Vigilante on February 03, 2025

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.