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PVM White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Major Milestone for DVM Class of 2026

May 2, 2025

The Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms provided a classic setting for an annual event that has become a cherished tradition of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Members of the DVM Class of 2026 gathered with family, friends and faculty and staff on the evening of April 12 for the annual White Coat Ceremony that signals the transition of the third year veterinary students from the classroom to the clinics.


Breast Cancer Drug Supinoxin Shows Potential for Small-cell Lung Cancer Treatment in New Tests

May 2, 2025

Purdue University scientists led by co-principal investigators in the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine have identified the Supinoxin small-molecule drug as a possible new therapy for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC).


Tail-Wagging Success Characterizes PVM’s Participation in Purdue Day of Giving

May 2, 2025

As the day dawned Wednesday, April 30, evidence came pouring in that Boilermakers everywhere – whether alumni, friends and/or fans – were answering the call to make the 2025 Purdue Day of Giving our loudest and proudest “All hail!” yet. And Purdue Veterinary Medicine played a part in the success!


PVM’s Oncology Team Buoys Purdue Institute for Cancer Research 5K Fundraising Run

May 2, 2025

It is no surprise that the members of Purdue’s Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center (WCORC) in the College of Veterinary Medicine would not back down from a challenge, especially when it comes to supporting innovative cancer research. So, true to form, about two-dozen representatives of the center could be found out on the course Saturday, April 12, participating in the 17th annual 5K Challenge fundraising run to support the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

May 2, 2025

This week we extend our appreciation to Lisa Hepworth, DVM, who is a senior lecturer and instructor of record for small animal junior surgery.


“Paws Up” brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

April 25, 2025

This week, when we set aside time to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day (April 23), we want to take a moment to recognize someone who embodies the spirit of service and care that defines our community—Angela Pickett, executive assistant to the dean.


PVM Wellness Week Promotes Strong Finish to Spring Semester

April 25, 2025

With finals week looming on the horizon as the end of the spring semester draws nigh, Purdue Veterinary Medicine fostered positive energy and productive mindsets with its Wellness Week. A schedule of daily encouraging and stress-relieving functions during the week of April 21 to 25 helped students, faculty, and staff keep a focus on the importance of wellness.


Purdue Day of Giving April 30 is Day for Sharing Purdue and Pet Pride

April 25, 2025

Next week brings a unique opportunity to combine Purdue Pride with your pride you in your pet to help advance the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. During the annual Purdue Day of Giving Wednesday, April 30, there will be opportunities to help promote and support the college through participation in social media challenges in addition to giving.


PVM Faculty Member Sarah Waxman, leader of Purdue’s Equestrian Team, honored as Outstanding Advisor of the Year

April 25, 2025

People in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine know Dr. Sarah Waxman as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, boarded large animal surgeon and clinician with the Veterinary Hospital’s Equine Field Service. They may not realize she also has played a key role in the success of the Purdue Equestrian Team, for which she serves as advisor.


Comfort for Koda

April 25, 2025

Today we continue a series of stories about animals and their owners who’ve found help and healing at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital as we share the tale of a dog named Koda, a young poodle mix that had experienced ongoing bladder issues early in life, and whose family was referred to the Purdue University Small Animal Hospital for answers.