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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Puschner: My First-generation Student Experience Posted by Birgit Puschner on November 12, 2021

Dean Birgit Puschner shares about her first-generation student experience.

Community Voices: Native American Heritage Month Posted on November 12, 2021 We spoke to members of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine community about a key topic: “How can the veterinary community be more inclusive to Native American individuals?”
Community Voices: ‘Truly a Pleasure’ Posted on November 11, 2021 Before beginning her veterinary journey, Margaret Haenn, DVM class of 2022, served in the Army. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Margaret explains the similarities between veterinarians and veterans.
Community Voices: First-Generation Students Posted on November 09, 2021 Students, staff, and faculty share their experiences being first-generation students.