MSU Alum Fights Rabies on a Global Scale Posted by Donté Smith on April 24, 2026

Anastasia McIntosh (DVM '07) is helping lead a global effort to eliminate dog-mediated rabies deaths, traveling to remote Tanzanian villages to vaccinate animals and protect vulnerable communities.

One Health, One Planet: Extraordinary Vets for Earth Day Posted on April 22, 2026

Earth Day is a reminder that human health is not isolated. Our health is intricately linked to the animals we share the world with and the environment we all inhabit. To celebrate, we've curated a few standout episodes of the Extraordinary Vets podcast with host Dr. Donna Harris.

Why I Pay it Forward: Talking Spartan Mentorship with Alum Dr. Matt Davis Posted on April 10, 2026

Matt Davis (DVM ’03) believes in giving back. Even as a busy equine vet (he founded Davis Equine, located in Adrian, Michigan, in 2023 after years practicing in different states), he finds time to mentor future veterinarians. His commitment to mentoring has taken him to Mexico five times to help teach students as part of the Equine Welfare in Practice international trip.

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What Goes Around Comes Around: Chatting with a Contributor and a Recipient of the Oncology Treatment Support Fund Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on June 09, 2022

Sally, who donated to the Oncology Treatment Support Fund, and AliReda, who received money from the fund, speak on the importance of paying it forward.

Fox47: Mid-Michigan is seeing an uptick in ticks. Here's what you need to know. Posted on June 03, 2022

Dr. Jean Tsao is a professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. She's been studying ticks since 1994. Their numbers are increasing.

Walking the Walk: MSU VetMed Dean Pursues DEI Leadership, Career Development Posted on June 02, 2022

In 2020, Dr. Birgit Puschner was supposed to be in Washington, D.C. for the Millennium Leadership Initiative, a leadership development program. Of course, it didn’t work out—but for Puschner, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, it’s perfect timing.

Veterinary Student Assignment Published in Scientific Journal, Addressing Dairy Research Needs Posted on May 20, 2022

Three 2021 graduates of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine have published one of their DVM course assignments as a knowledge summary in the journal Veterinary Evidence.