Michigan Animal Sanctuary Finds a Lifeline in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Posted on June 08, 2026

When rescued animals at Abraham Ranch face critical medical crises, the College stands ready to deliver high-level emergency care. Read how this unique community relationship is saving lives and giving veterinary students hands-on experience in farm animal medicine.

Mini Horses, Major Impact: Service Animals Receive Free Eye Exams at MSU Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 22, 2026

The Veterinary Medical Center recently welcomed ten miniature service horses as part of a nationwide event providing free eye exams for working animals.

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.

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Alum Dr. Bruce Francke Donates Animal Paintings to AVMA Charity Auction Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on September 26, 2023

At this year’s AVMA Convention, Bruce Francke (DVM ’91) turned his love for painting into a contribution to The Street Dog Coalition.

Lessons Learned: Completing a Veterinary Internship Posted on September 22, 2023

We talked to current veterinary interns and residents at MSU about what they've learned and why they chose to follow this path.

Pursuing Parasitic Infections: International PhD Student Continues Veterinary Pathology Research at MSU Posted on August 31, 2023

Gloria Daniel-Igwe is a Nigerian PhD student and veterinary pathologist who is determined to impact her home continent through her research. In late December 2023, she arrived at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine to study a parasite responsible for a deadly infectious disease.

Alumni Feature: Maggie Bodiya Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on August 29, 2023

As a trainer in the anesthesia clinical rotation, Maggie Bodiya (LVT, BS ’10) teaches both veterinary nursing students and DVM students. Her passion and commitment are evident by her nomination for Teacher of the Year by the Veterinary Nursing class of 2022 and her 2023 win of the Distinguished Veterinary Nursing Alumni Award.