UF honors Dr. Cassi Fleming in 2026 40 Under 40 class

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. Cassi Fleming a 2026 “40 Under 40” honoree, recognizing the alumna’s professional impact and connection to UF. Fleming is a triple Gator, with UF degrees spanning 2008, 2010, and 2014, and she’s widely known in the profession as “Dr. Cassi” on NAVC’s VetFolio Voice. The recognition also aligns with broader University of Florida alumni honors for the 2026 “40 Gators Under 40” class, where Cassandra Fleming appears among this year’s honorees. (connect.ufalumni.ufl.edu)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, this is less about an individual accolade and more about what it signals: educational media, communication, and career paths beyond traditional clinical practice continue to gain institutional recognition. Fleming’s role as a VetFolio staff veterinarian and podcast host places her at the intersection of continuing education, clinical translation, and audience engagement, areas that increasingly shape how veterinary teams learn and stay current. NAVC has also highlighted her as host of VetFolio Voice, and the organization’s 2025 awards list shows the podcast earned an APEX award in electronic media/podcasts. (navc.com)

What to watch: Expect UF and NAVC to keep using honors like this to spotlight nontraditional veterinary leadership roles, especially in CE, media, and profession-facing education. (connect.ufalumni.ufl.edu)