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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MSU Veterinarians Make Rare and Life-Changing Diagnosis, Saves Dog’s Life Posted on November 05, 2019

Marlo, a three-year-old Pit Bull, presented to Michigan State University’s Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service as a referral for evaluation of a one-week history of stranguria/dysuria and recent diagnosis of urethral obstruction.

A Case of “Open Mouth and Insert Hoof”: How a Routine Hoof-Trimming Resulted in Life-Threatening Respiratory Distress in Wilson, the Pot-Bellied Pig Posted on November 05, 2019

Wilson, a two-year-old neutered Pot-bellied pig, presented to Michigan State University’s Large Animal Clinic for a two-day history of respiratory distress after having his hooves trimmed.

Give Green Day Profile: Zoë Williams Posted on November 01, 2019

Zoë Williams is a dual-enrolled DVM/PhD candidate at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Zoe was awarded the Tracy A. Hammer Memorial Fellowship. "I am truly grateful for this award and feel that I can closely relate to Tracy," says Zoë. "Tracy was also a dual DVM/PhD student—in fact, she was the first—at MSU, and she also loved horses." Read more about Zoë's interests and how this scholarship has impacted her education.

The Lucky Fund: How a Community’s Generosity Saves Pets in Need Posted on October 30, 2019

Here, you can read two stories of clients who received assistance from The Lucky Fund.