Through Lou’s Lens: Q&A with Alum Lou Newman (PhD ’78) Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on January 23, 2026

From veterinary pathology to photographing wildlife on all seven continents, alum Lou Newman (PhD ’78) shares how a life of observation shaped his work and art.

A Meaningful Tribute Brings New Light to the Large Animal Clinic Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 21, 2025

For years, visitors arriving at Michigan State University’s Large Animal Clinic—often anxious and uncertain—found themselves unsure of where to go, especially after dark. Now, thanks to a meaningful gift from Mary Jo and Dale Smith in memory of their daughter, alum Kelly Smith, a new sign will light the way for clients and their animals as they arrive at the clinic.

Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: How Ashley Womersley is Driving Compassionate, Tech-Driven Pet Health at Vetr Health Posted by Rachel Vigilante on November 04, 2025

Ashley Womersley (DVM ’12) is redefining veterinary care through Vetr Health—a Grand Rapids–based startup delivering in-home care to transform how veterinarians work and connect with patients.

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DVM/PhD Student Represents MSU at AVMA VLC 2023 Posted on March 23, 2023

Satyajit Kulkarni, a first-year DVM/PhD dual-degree student, was chosen by the Student AVMA (SAVMA) to represent MSU at VLC 2023.

It's a Match! Celebrating Match Day 2023 Posted on March 20, 2023

On Monday, March 6, 2023, veterinary students and veterinarians who applied to internships and residencies were given results from the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program.

Q&A with VBMA Regional Leader Award Winner Posted on March 17, 2023

Breanna Demaline, a fourth-year veterinary student, was selected out of six student leaders nationwide to receive the Regional Leader of the Year award from the Veterinary Business Management Association. Demaline explains her involvement with the VBMA.

Listen: #CapCANKnows on Veterinary Nursing Posted on March 08, 2023

Veterinary Nursing students Fatima Alkhalaf and Kendra Cournaya, along with Sarah Machniak, Veterinary Nursing outreach coordinator, joined the CapCANKnows podcast to discuss veterinary nursing as a career path and as a program at MSU CVM.