SUMMER 2026

From disease surveillance to food safety, University of Minnesota alumni and students are building a healthier world with their veterinary public health training. 

The University of Minnesota’s Canine Brain Tumor Program will be at the Minnesota State Fair to share its mission and how visitors can get involved

More than 150 people and pets received free health services at a one-day community clinic made possible through a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and local organizations

The UMN PhD student’s field work demonstrates the impact of graduate research on U.S. agricultural sustainability.

A University of Minnesota residency program is equipping veterinarians with vital training to tackle threats to public health in the U.S. and across the globe.

Navigating veterinary school as a parent brings challenges, but two recent UMN graduates share what it took to overcome them to achieve their dreams. 

A $2.2 million project to support critical work led by the Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach has been awarded state funding. 

New World screwworm has returned to North America after decades of eradication. The University of Minnesota is working with veterinarians and ranchers in Mexico and Central America to strengthen preparedness for future cases.

Associate Professor Perle Zhitnitskiy uses virtual reality and AI to immerse veterinary students in real-world experiences—and give them the freedom to fail and try again. 
 

The 2026 RIDE Summit connected the legacy and future of CVM excellence.