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.

MSU Alum Fights Rabies on a Global Scale Posted by Donté Smith on April 24, 2026

Anastasia McIntosh (DVM '07) is helping lead a global effort to eliminate dog-mediated rabies deaths, traveling to remote Tanzanian villages to vaccinate animals and protect vulnerable communities.

One Health, One Planet: Extraordinary Vets for Earth Day Posted on April 22, 2026

Earth Day is a reminder that human health is not isolated. Our health is intricately linked to the animals we share the world with and the environment we all inhabit. To celebrate, we've curated a few standout episodes of the Extraordinary Vets podcast with host Dr. Donna Harris.

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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.

​The Continued Generosity of Dr. Paul and Susan Bloom Posted by Marie Seddon on October 18, 2019

At the College's Celebration of Generosity dinner, Paul and Susan Bloom were recognized as the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year.

Life as a Veterinary Nurse: Alumni Stories Posted on October 18, 2019

Three alumna of the Veterinary Technology Program share their stories.

MSU Toxicologist Travels to Ghana for Faculty Exchange Program Posted on October 16, 2019

Dr. John Buchweitz, assistant professor for the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, and section chief in Nutrition and Toxicology for the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, shares his experience with the College and USDA's Faculty Exchange Program in Ghana.