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 Very Important Delivery: MSU Helps Protect First-Time Rhino Mom During Pregnancy Posted on December 11, 2019

Doppsee, the first-time expectant rhino mom from Potter Park Zoo, is due to deliver any day now! As the veterinary healthcare team prepares for the birth, they're reminded of where Doppsee's pregnancy journey began and why it's so significant.

Pet Talk | A new treatment for broken bones Posted on November 21, 2019

Dr. Danielle Marturello, a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, brought an innovative option for fracture repair with her when she recently joined the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine faculty.

Give Green Day Profile: Kyra Heirich Posted on November 15, 2019
Ahmed Named OISS Student of the Month Posted on November 15, 2019

Graduate student Husnain Ahmed has been named the Office of International Students and Scholars' Student of the Month. Read about his educational journey, advice for other students, and career plans.