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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To Malawi and Back: MSU DVM Student Returns to Malawi to Provide Free Veterinary Care Posted on August 22, 2019

With support from the College's Nachreiner Overseas Fellowship Fund, Meghan Kermeen, DVM Class of 2021, travelled to Malawi for the second time as a veterinary medical student.

MSU DVM Student Steps Outside of Comfort Zone in Costa Rica Posted on August 20, 2019

DVM Class of 2021 student, Nicholas Moore, gained clinical experience through his veterinary mission trip to Costa Rica.

A Desire to Serve Posted on August 19, 2019

Through the College’s Nachreiner Overseas Fellowship Fund, Kristy Herman, DVM Class of 2021, traveled to Costa Rica and participated in the CVM (Christian Veterinary Missions) program.

Thank You, Dr. Nachreiner Posted on August 13, 2019

Second-year DVM student, Chelsea “SeaJay” Bates, travels to Costa Rica for veterinary mission trip.