Do you know a superstar CVM alumnus? Is one of your colleagues engaged in groundbreaking research or tirelessly serving as the backbone of our profession while staying hidden in the wings? We want to know, and we want to honor them! Please consider nominating that superstar right here.
George Jury, DVM, the last member of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1962 still practicing veterinary medicine, is the college’s 2018 Alumnus of the Year. Jury was honored during the college’s Alumni Reunion Weekend held Sept. 21-22. [Read More]
Past recipients
2017 – Dr. Bruce Whittle, Class of 1994 2016 – Dr. Roger Fingland, Class of 1981 2015 – Dr. William Gengler, Class of 1972 2014 – Dr. Karen Campbell, Class of 1979 2013 – Dr. Michael Lairmore, Class of 1981 2012 – Dr. James Thorne, Class of 1961 2011 – Dr. Clark Fabian, Class of 1977 2010 – Dr. John Rhoades, Class of 1961 2009 – Dr. Vincil (Mac) Wilt, Class of 1978 2008 – Dr. James Schuessler, Class of 1982 2007 – Dr. Shane Brookshire, Class of 1997 2006 – Dr. Gary Vroegindewey, Class of 1978 2005 – Dr. James L. Cook, Class of 1994 2004 – Dr. David Hardin, Class of 1977 2003 – Dr. Ralph Henderson, Jr. Class of 1972 2002 – Dr. Delbert Miles, Class of 1966 2001 – Dr. Dennis Schmitt, Class of 1978 2000 – Dr. Paul Nicoletti, Class of 1956 1999 – Dr. Steve Holmstrom, Class of 1972 1998 – Dr. William Boever, Class of 1970 1997 – Dr. Cecil Moore, Class of 1972 1996 – Dr. James Creed, Class of 1961 1995 – Dr. Thomas R. Lenz, Class of 1975 1994 – Dr. Ronald K. Cott, Class of 1973 1993 – Dr. Jack L. Stephens, Class of 1972 1992 – Dr. Beverly J. Scott, Class of 1978 1991 – Dr. Charles E. Martin, Class of 1958 1990 – Dr. Richard F. Taylor, Class of 1962 1989 – Dr. Robert E. Hertzog, Class of 1956 1988 – Dr. Billy E. Hooper, Class of 1961 1987 – Dr. James E. Nave, Class of 1968 1986 – Dr. Kenneth H. Niemeyer, Class of 1955 1985 – Dr. Leon H. Russell, Class of 1956 1984 – Dr. Tommy Lee, Class of 1957 1983 – Dr. Joyce E. Deweese, Class of 1955 1982 – Dr. Ernie E. Burgess, Class of 1964 1981 – Dr. Richard W. Frame, Class of 1964 1980 – Dr. Kenneth M. Vroman, Class of 1969 1979 – Dr. Robert E. Hertzog, Class of 1969 1978 – Dr. Charles E. Martin, Class of 1958 1977 – Dr. George D. Bilyea, Class of 1956 1976 – Dr. William R. Henry, Class of 1957 1975 – Dr. Taylor H. Woods, Class of 1959 1974 – No recipient this year 1973 – Dr. Loren D. Kintner, Class of 1952 1972 – Dr. Ted Higgins, Class of 1953 1971 – Dr. Gerald Johnson, Class of 1956 1970 – Dr. Jean Madden, unknown