Generosity, Guidance, and Growth: Pete and Sharon VanVranken Named 2025 CVM Philanthropists of the Year Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on October 09, 2025

Through their generosity, the VanVrankens have shaped spaces, supported students, and strengthened the veterinary community at MSU.

From Campus to the Capital: Students Make Their Voices Heard at AVMA Legislative Fly-In Posted on September 30, 2025

Four MSU DVM students took their advocacy skills to Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to champion veterinary issues at the AVMA Legislative Fly-In.

MSU Researcher Investigates Glaucoma Risk in Shiba Inu Dogs Posted on September 09, 2025

Dr. Keiko Miyadera is investigating gene markers of glaucoma in Shiba Inu dogs, which could eventually lead to a simple DNA test for the painful blinding disease.

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Alum Feature: Dr. Therese Heinonen Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on December 08, 2022

Meet Therese Heinonen (DVM ’88), who currently serves as the vice president of clinical operations at DalCor Pharmaceuticals. She is passionate about research, education, and sharing her experiences while navigating a unique career path.

MSU Alum Dr. Samantha Barscewski Saves K9 Officer with Eight Stab Wounds Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on December 01, 2022

When Grand Rapids Police K9 officer, Eli, was stabbed eight times during a confrontation with a suspect, he was rushed to Animal Emergency Hospital, where MSU alum Dr. Samantha Barscewski spent over two hours in the operating room working to save him.

Photo Blog: Alum Reception at AAEP Convention 2022 Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 23, 2022

See photos from the MSU CVM Reception in San Antonio for the AAEP Annual Convention.

Photo Blog: ACVP 2022 Annual Meeting and Alum Reception Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 17, 2022

See photos from the 2022 ACVP Annual Meeting and the MSU CVM Reception at Tuscan Kitchen.