October 24, 2025
Veterinary professionals and students gathered recently at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine to take advantage of a special opportunity to enhance their knowledge and expertise about the care and treatment of aquatic, amphibian, and reptilian species. The fifth biennial Medicine of Aquatics, Amphibians, and Reptiles (MOAAR) Symposium was held October 18–19, at Lynn Hall on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, bringing together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, and experts dedicated to the care of exotic species.
October 24, 2025
Going global is a popular ambition in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine as evidenced by the turnout for the college’s annual Global Engagement Fair last Friday, October 17. Held in the Veterinary Medical Library in Lynn Hall, the festive event featured international cuisine and displays about various study abroad opportunities available to Purdue DVM and Veterinary Technology students.
October 17, 2025
Even in the midst of Purdue University’s Fall Break, Purdue students, staff and faculty turned-out to hear from an internationally recognized conservation leader who shared insights learned through her leading role in efforts to promote jaguar conservation in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Dr. Yara Barros, a biologist with a master’s and PhD in Zoology from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil gave a special presentation at Lynn Hall hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Tuesday, October 14.
October 17, 2025
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted several celebrations this week, October 13-17, in recognition of National Veterinary Technician Week. A full line-up of events demonstrated the college’s appreciation for the important role that veterinary technicians play as members of the veterinary team.
October 3, 2025
Emma Senter, a Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences junior, has always considered herself an animal person. So, when she had the opportunity to join the Human-Animal Partnerships and Interactions (HAPI) Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine, she jumped at the chance.
September 12, 2025
An important Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine tradition kicked-off the new school year for first-year veterinary students in the Class of 2029 as well as veterinary technology students in the Class of 2028 who are attending classes in Lynn Hall this fall for the first time. The annual Stethoscope Celebration was held August 26 at the Beck Agricultural Center. In addition to a full-course meal, the event featured remarks by Dean Bret Marsh and event sponsors, and culminated with each student receiving a complimentary stethoscope.
September 12, 2025
This week, the whole DVM Class of 2026 cohort is being recognized for work they are doing in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.
August 29, 2025
As the heat and long days of summer subsided and the start of a new school year approached, the sense of excitement and new beginnings pervaded Lynn Hall over the last couple of weeks with the arrival of Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s new DVM and Veterinary Technology students. The DVM students in the Class of 2029 participated in a week-long onboarding program that started Monday, August 18, while the Veterinary Technology students in the first and second years of the program were welcomed with an Ice Cream Social and orientation program at the start of the fall semester.
August 29, 2025
The start of a new academic year signals the approach of the annual Purdue Veterinary Conference and the last chance to get an early-bird discount on registration. The conference is scheduled for September 16-20 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, and features a variety of specialized tracks as well as special events. Early bird registration ends September 1, and late fees will apply as of September 2.
August 29, 2025
A key Purdue Veterinary Medicine staff member who has played a vital role in admissions and recruitment will now serve as the new senior director of admissions and student success. Lori Stout has been promoted to the position and Dean Bret Marsh announced the appointment Tuesday, August 26.
