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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One Health in Action: How Veterinary Research Is Transforming Liver Surgery Posted on February 10, 2026

Inside an MSU veterinary lab, scientists are rethinking liver surgery, developing research that could expand treatment options for patients once considered too high-risk.

Charm, Conviction, and Change: The Lasting Legacy of Dean John Welser Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on February 05, 2026

In remembrance of former Dean John Welser, the College honors a leader whose vision and advocacy remain evident in the work carried forward today.

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.