Through their generosity, the VanVrankens have shaped spaces, supported students, and strengthened the veterinary community at MSU.

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.

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.

In July, a group of theriogenologists from the College attended the 2025 Annual Therio Conference in Sacramento, California. Autumn Mendoza and Kara Mosier, both of the DVM class of 2027, presented posters at the conference.