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OSU veterinarians bring expertise to the barn, field, coop — wherever your animals call home

Wed, May 13, 2026

Before the sun rises over Stillwater, Oklahoma State University ambulatory veterinarians and fourth-year students load a mud-splattered ambulatory truck for another day in the field.

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OSU Veterinary Medicine couple returns home to serve rural community

Wed, May 13, 2026

An OSU College of Veterinary Medicine couple returns to their rural Oklahoma hometown to carry on a family legacy in mixed animal practice, supported by training, mentorship, and the Rural Veterinary Scholarship Program.

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Patil supports anatomy education and curriculum development at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Tue, May 5, 2026

At the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Girish Patil is helping shape both the classroom experience and the broader curriculum for veterinary students.

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OSU lab studies the role of brainstem in blood pressure regulation in obesity and aging

Mon, May 4, 2026

At the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, researchers are exploring new ways to understand and treat one of the most common health challenges affecting both people and animals: high blood pressure.

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OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Summer Research Training Program earns national spotlight for advancing One Health research

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) has gained renewed attention thanks to a pair of recent publications in the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association and The American

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Flagship study uncovers how cancer cell stemness drives immune evasion in neuroblastoma

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

A seminal research article titled “Cellular Identity Crisis: RD3 Loss Fuels Plasticity and Immune Silence in Progressive Neuroblastoma” has been published in the high-impact journal Advanced Science, offering important insights into why some

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Oklahoma State University names new dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

Oklahoma State University President Jim Hess today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Prather, DVM, as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective June 30.

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From classroom to clinic: Preparing tomorrow’s veterinarians

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Preparing the next generation of veterinary professionals takes more than textbooks — it takes experience. At Oklahoma State University, that experience comes to life as students move from station to station, identifying instruments, and making

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OSU veterinary student Cranford named Morris Animal Foundation scholar

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine first-year student Rayne Cranford was recently named a recipient of a scholarship from the Morris Animal Foundation’s highly competitive Veterinary Student Scholar program.

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Vet Med professor Channappanavar receives President's Fellows Faculty Research Award

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

Dr. Rudra Channappanavar — associate professor of veterinary pathobiology at the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine — has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 President’s Fellows Faculty Research Award.

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Pain-tested, purpose-driven: CVM graduate perseveres in veterinary career

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

A native of Bridgeport, Texas, Rebekah Hartfield developed a passion and appreciation for animals at an early age, even choosing to be homeschooled to spend more time riding and showing her horses.

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