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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Celebrating Women's History Month with Dr. Gretchen Flo Posted on March 31, 2021

March is Women's History Month, and our College's history would be incomplete without Dr. Gretchen Flo, one of the first women in veterinary orthopedic surgery.

Beating Isolation: Student Organizations Take Advantage of an Online World Posted on March 16, 2021 The creative thinkers of the College’s student body have not only found creative ways to continue business during remote learning, they’ve even found ways to make the “new normal” work in their favor.
Spartan Veterinarians Assisting in the COVID-19 Vaccination Response Posted on March 12, 2021

More than 100 APHIS employees including 5 Spartan veterinarians have deployed to Las Vegas, where they spend 8-12 hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week, to help administer thousands of vaccines.

We Need More Cow Vets: New MSU Scholarship Supports Bovine Medicine, Dairy Industry Posted on March 11, 2021

Gary and Carolyn Trimner donated $50,000 toward scholarships to support veterinary medicine students who participate in the College's Food Systems Fellowship Program.