Year: 2021

Dr. Laurie Adams Retires as Beloved Veterinary Lecturer with Well-wishes from Faculty and Students

July 30, 2021

After more than 13 years of teaching students in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Laurie Adams retired effective Wednesday, July 28, as senior lecturer in the Department of Veterinary Administration.


The Art of the Matter…

July 30, 2021

As you walk the College of Veterinary Medicine’s hallways in Lynn Hall, don’t be surprised if some new “looks” catch your eye! The walls are now graced with several new art pieces created by people you may know personally, courtesy of the Art in Lynn Hall program.


Graduates of “Vet Up! College” Celebrate Virtually as they Step Closer to their Dream of becoming Veterinarians

July 23, 2021

In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine successfully hosted its summer program called “Vet Up! College” this year for undergraduate students who are serious about going to veterinary school.


Literary Award Honors Retiring Professor of Veterinary History David Williams

July 23, 2021

The Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) has honored Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Professor of Veterinary History David Williams, upon his retirement, as the recipient of the organization’s 2021 Literary Award.


Dr. Timothy Ratliff Steps Down as Purdue Center for Cancer Research Director; will continue as Distinguished Professor in CPB

July 23, 2021

Purdue University is launching a national search for a new director of the Purdue Center for Cancer Research (PCCR) to succeed Dr. Timothy Ratliff, who has announced that he will step down from his role as the Robert Wallace Director of the PCCR after leading the organization for 14 years.


ADDL Aids Investigation of Mysterious Deaths of Songbirds in Several States

July 16, 2021

Natural resource management agencies in several states are working with diagnostic laboratories to investigate what is causing reports of sick and dying songbirds. The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has been helping with the investigation in Indiana, which is being led by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR).


PVM Alumnus and Disney Conservation Veterinarian to Headline Purdue Veterinary Conference

July 16, 2021

Since earning his Purdue University DVM degree in 1993, Dr. Andrew (Andy) Stamper has experienced something of a dream career for a person with a love for marine life and conservation. And he will be sharing his expertise and insights during the virtual 2021 Purdue University Veterinary Conference.


PVM Alumna Claire Hankenson Named as New Associate Vice Provost for Research at Penn

July 16, 2021

Dr. F. Claire Hankenson (PU DVM ‘97) has been appointed as the new associate vice provost for research and executive director of University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) at the University of Pennsylvania, effective November 1, 2021.


Dr. Debra Hickman Named as Purdue Associate VP for Animal Resources; Joins CPB Faculty

July 16, 2021

Purdue University has announced the appointment of Dr. Deborah Hickman as the new attending veterinarian and associate vice president for animal resources in the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships (EVPRP). Dr. Hickman also will be appointed as a clinical professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology.


Senior Web Developer Joins Office of Engagement

July 2, 2021

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to welcome Blake Holaday as the new senior web developer effective June 1.