MU College of Veterinary Medicine

Noella the reindeer on her farm in Moberly, Missouri.

Dec. 10, 2025

Noella’s miracle: Reindeer receives first-class care at Mizzou

When Noella’s leg became infected last winter, the reindeer from Moberly got a Christmas miracle at Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Mules pull sleigh across quad

Dec. 8, 2025

Photo gallery: Deck the Columns 2025

Tigers came together to enjoy music, cocoa and photos with Truman in Jesse Hall and mule-drawn wagon rides around Francis Quadrangle courtesy of the College of Veterinary Medicine. See photos from the 2025 Deck the Columns event.

Student with black cat

Dec. 2, 2025

A journey with purpose

Guided by a childhood dream and strengthened by years of experience as a veterinary technician, the third-year student brings both expertise and heart to every patient she serves.

Black gift boxes

Nov. 17, 2025

The ultimate Mizzou gift guide for every Tiger on your list

From turkey vultures to robots, these Truman-approved finds will turn the season black and gold.

Baylee Stapleton

Oct. 29, 2025

From small town to big impact

Fourth-year veterinary student Baylee Stapleton came from rural Arkansas to Mizzou, where hands-on training is preparing her to address the critical need for large animal care in underserved communities.

Nursing student checking a monitor with a training mannequin in a hospital bed

Oct. 22, 2025

Spice up your studies with these standout classes

From cooking to criminal justice, here are some of Mizzou’s more popular courses.

Jerry Toporis in lab

Oct. 21, 2025

Fueled by adrenaline, driven by care

Jerry Toporis, a veterinarian and clinical instructor at Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine, brings a steady hand, sharp expertise and genuine compassion to the animals on the table and the students learning beside him.

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