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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A Lifetime of Care: Dr. Gail S. Wolfe’s 54-Year Journey in Veterinary Medicine Posted on September 02, 2025

Gail S. Wolfe (DVM '70) reflects on 54 years of compassionate veterinary care, teaching, and community service in a career that has shaped pets, families, and future veterinarians.

Uncommon Will, Far Better World: A Look Ahead for the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Posted on August 18, 2025

On the evening of July 26, on the shore of Torch Lake, Chad Munger and Tracy Hickman generously welcomed guests into their home for the launch of the Uncommon Will, Far Better World campaign. Read more and see photos from the event!

Fighting Ticks by Treating Deer: Lyme Disease Prevention Through Research Posted on August 13, 2025

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine tick researchers are tackling ticks with a new project, reminding people of tick safety measures, and keeping tabs on the new tick species in Michigan.

Infectious Curiosity: Q&A with Phi Zeta Keynote Speaker Dr. Sarah Hamer Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on August 07, 2025

Veterinary scientist, MSU alum, and zoonotic disease expert Dr. Sarah Hamer returns to campus as the Phi Zeta Day keynote speaker on Friday, August 15.