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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My Thai Adventure Posted on June 23, 2016

Moriah Johnson, 2016 ESP participant, reflects on how her experience at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand led her to pursue a veterinary career. 

A Day in the Life of Rudy Posted on June 21, 2016

Rudy, a 12-year-old husky, visits the Dr. Elwood and Linda Collins Rehab Center three times a week to help manage his progressive disc disease.

Students Get Top-Quality Training for Dairy Industry Posted on June 14, 2016

At the MSU Training Center for Dairy Professionals, students receive a top-notch, in-depth education about the dairy industry, outreach, and applied research.

Saving Lives: Blood Donors Make a Difference Posted on June 13, 2016

The blood donor dogs and cats at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center are an invaluable asset for emergency, surgery, and other patients.