Research has consistently shown that animals, particularly dogs, provide psychological benefits for humans—although the exact reasons are not known. “It’s a popular topic right now,” says Lori Kogan, a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.
CSU alumnus Dr. Lincoln Parkes first invented and patented a cart that allows disabled animals to walk in the early 1960s, launching a lifelong love affair with the craft.
Alex McFarland, now 28 and in his third year in CSU's competitive Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, is a rare success story. “I loved working with animals, so I wanted to go to vet school,” McFarland said.
CSU DVM student Keira Sztukowski's research on HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders resulted in novel and important findings.
Misty, a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix with a congenital heart defect, was saved by minimally invasive surgery — the same kind humans get — at Colorado State University.
VIDEO: A shocking 8 million dogs are diagnosed with heart disease every year, either from birth or developed later in life. But now, a group of veterinarians are using cutting-edge technology to save our four-legged companions.
NBC News produced a story on cardiology care and a new high-tech operating room at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Bridge Scholars Program helps first-generation college students feel at home at CSU, even before they come to campus.
Our students made a big splash around the world this summer doing internships, research and volunteering abroad.
CSU's Western Colorado Campus groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 8 signified the beginning of construction for the university’s new campus.