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Three students in their new lab coats pose for a picture with University of Minnesota mascot Goldy Gopher

The College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the Class of 2027 reaching its clinical year at the annual White Coat Ceremony. 

Cailey Ives smiles in a portrait with a light gray background

For her leadership in the study of feline health, Ives has been recognized as the school’s selection for the 2026-2027 FelineVMA Outstanding Senior Award. 

Headshot of Jen Granick

Granick’s research and leadership are ensuring the antibiotics of today remain effective for the animals and humans of tomorrow

Dana Franzen-Klein sits in The Raptor Center lobby and holds a plaque depicting the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association’s Significant Achievement Award

The National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association’s Significant Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a major contribution to the field of wildlife rehabilitation within the last two years.

Portraits of Emily Leroux (left) and Calah Sewell (right)

The award is given to students who demonstrate exceptional aptitude through initiative, diagnostic skill, dexterity, and perioperative care of animals undergoing surgery.

Portrait photos of Amanda Wzorek, Joseph Connor, and Alyssa Betlach

Research funding awards, an achievement award, scholarships, and student debt-relief grants were earned by CVM graduate students, DVM students and alumni. 

A portrait of Heather Kim

Bestowed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the award recognizes one student from each AAHA-accredited veterinary teaching hospital annually. 

Jaime Modiano in a labcoat seated by a microscope

Modiano’s comparative oncology research is transforming how we detect, treat, and prevent malignancies in both dogs and humans