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No Lull in Learning – Purdue Veterinary Medicine Spearheads Summer Learning through Creative Programs for Wide Range of Students
July 29, 2026
Far from taking the summer off, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine uses the summer season to deliver camps and other programs designed for young people interested in careers in veterinary medicine. From the ever popular Boiler Vet Camps to the Summer Research Program, the college offers an open door for those exploring future opportunities in the veterinary profession.
PVM Faculty Recognized at Purdue University Honors Ceremony and Celebration
July 29, 2026
Several Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty were among the honorees introduced when Purdue University leaders recognized outstanding faculty members and announced the 2026 winners of premier university awards during the Office of the Provost’s annual spring Faculty Honors Ceremony and Celebration. The program on May 6 in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms included the presentation of the prestigious Morrill Award and Charles B. Murphy Award, both of which were won by PVM professors.
2026 PVM Distinguished Alumni Honored at Inaugural Dean’s Dinner of Distinction
July 29, 2026
A new tradition began in April as the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the first Dean’s Dinner of Distinction to celebrate the college’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni and recognize Purdue Veterinary Medicine accomplishments over the past year. Held April 17 in the festive setting of the Buchanan Club in the Ross-Ade Pavilion, the event attracted 180 guests.
Development Office Highlights for Fiscal Year 2026 Reflect Tremendous Generosity
July 29, 2026
The fiscal year that ended June 30 of 2026 was a landmark year for the College of Veterinary Medicine, marked by exceptional generosity and meaningful engagement from our alumni, friends, and supporters.
After the Storm – Utilizing Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, Purdue Veterinary Hospital Team Provides Emergency Treatment for Equine Victim of Powerful Storm in Michigan
July 29, 2026
For a horse named Sassy, Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Brunner Equine Hospital proved to be the right place at the right time to recover from a scary accident that happened during a violent spring storm in Michigan. According to Dr. Danielle Cucuzella, Purdue visiting assistant professor of large animal surgery, the Quarter Horse was seriously hurt during near 100 mile-per-hour winds where she lived in Saint Louis, Michigan.
Dr. Cucuzella said after initial treatment for severe trauma to her face, skull, sinuses, and left orbit, and once she was stable enough for travel, Sassy was sent to Purdue because of the standing CT machine at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Brunner Equine Hospital, which makes it possible for the head to be scanned with the horse standing.
Taking the Reins – Administrative Appointments Ensure Leadership Continuity
July 29, 2026
As the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s leadership Cabinet carries out its oversight of departments and units, Dean Bret Marsh announced three appointments since the end of 2025 to further solidify the leadership team. The appointments include positions in the Departments of Comparative Pathobiology and Veterinary Clinical Sciences and the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.
CPB Graduate Student Shyamkumar T.S. Receives USDA–NIFA Merit Award at Annual Meeting of Society for the Study of Reproduction
July 24, 2026
Shyamkumar T.S., a Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB) graduate student in the laboratory of Dr. Viju Pillai, received the USDA–NIFA Merit Award at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also delivered a platform presentation describing his research during the meeting. The SSR Annual Meeting was held July 19-22 at the JW Marriott.
In Memory: Dr. G. Edward “Ed” Cummins (PU DVM ’66)
July 24, 2026
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened by the passing of a beloved alumnus, Dr. Glenn “Ed” Cummins, who was well known for a student award named in his honor. Dr. Cummins, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully May 15, 2026. He was 83.
Purdue Veterinary Alumni Connect in California During Annual AVMA Convention
July 24, 2026
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed alumni and friends for an evening of fellowship and renewing acquaintances in Anaheim, California, as the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association hosted its annual alumni reception in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention 2026. Held on Friday, July 10, just as the convention was getting underway, the reception provided an opportunity for Purdue graduates from across the country to reconnect with classmates, faculty, and colleagues while celebrating the lifelong relationships that define the Purdue Veterinary Medicine family.
“Paws Up” for Ashlee Hershman and the Versa Techs – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
July 24, 2026
This week, we are excited to highlight Ashlee Hershman, RVT, and our Versa techs.
