Veterinarian Kwane Stewart gave a speech about his journey of almost quitting practicing veterinary medicine to instead helping over 2,500 vulnerable street pets Oct. 17 at Colorado State University’s Grand Event Hall at the Translational Medicine Institute.
Stewart graduated from CSU’s veterinary program in 1997, and now, almost 30 years later, he is being honored as the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. CSU gives this reward to alumni who have brought honor to the university and excelled in their professional careers.
Stewart has done just that. In 2023, he was named the CNN Hero of the Year for his work in treating the pets of people experiencing homelessness. His nonprofit charity, Project Street Vet, was founded in 2020 and has helped improve the lives of many pets and their owners…