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Registration Now Open for 2026 Purdue Veterinary Conference

May 22, 2026

Purdue Veterinary Medicine is preparing to host the 2026 Purdue Veterinary Conference September 23–26 on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, and registration is now open.  The annual event brings together veterinary professionals, educators, students, and industry partners for a week focused on continuing education, collaboration, and practical learning.

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“Paws Up” for Dr. Makensie Anderson – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

May 22, 2026

This week, our DVM students took the opportunity to recognize a Purdue Veterinary Hospital resident who has made a meaningful impact on their learning experience this year.

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PVM Faculty Member is among 11 Purdue University Teaching Academy inductees for 2026

May 15, 2026

Mindy Anderson, PharmD, BS, RVT, assistant dean for Veterinary Technology Programs and clinical associate professor of basic medical sciences, is one of the newest Purdue faculty members to be announced as an inductee into the Purdue University Teaching Academy. The university just announced this week a total of 11 Teaching Academy inductees for 2026, in recognition of their outstanding and scholarly teaching in graduate, undergraduate or engagement programs.

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Distinguished Professor of Cytometry Paul Robinson Highlighted as National Academy of Inventors Fellow at Purdue

May 15, 2026

The Purdue Research Foundation is spotlighting National Academy of Inventors fellows at Purdue whose collaborative, multidisciplinary research is translated into real-world technologies that benefit society. And this week the highlighted faculty member is J. Paul Robinson, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Cytometry and SVM Professor of Cytomics in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences, who holds a joint appointment as professor of biomedical engineering in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and serves as director of the Purdue University Cytometry Laboratories.

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PVM’s Senior Send Off Showcases New Graduates’ Next Giant Leaps

May 15, 2026

Regardless of the weather, spirits were bright during two special events that heralded the arrival of graduation day for veterinary technician and DVM students in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2026.  The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted two Senior Send-off events in the past week to give the new graduates a chance to celebrate their post-graduation plans in the company of classmates, faculty and staff.

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Fourth-year Purdue Veterinary Student Wins National Simmons Business Aptitude Award

May 8, 2026

For the first time, a Purdue veterinary student has won the national Simmons Educational Fund (SEF) Business Aptitude Award. The recipient is Luke Bousema of the DVM Class of 2026.  The award includes a cash prize of $35,000. 

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“Paws Up” for the Academic Advising Team

May 8, 2026

This week, our Paws Up shines on the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Technology Program Advising Team as we celebrate the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) 2026 Global Advising Week.

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Purdue Veterinary Student Honored by ASLAP Veterinary Student Award Program

May 8, 2026

The American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) Foundation annually recognizes five graduating fourth-year veterinary students who have demonstrated significant interest and potential in the field, and one of this year’s honorees is Purdue veterinary student Mollie Madigan, MLAS. Through the award program, the ASLAP seeks to increase awareness of the practice of laboratory animal medicine.

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CPB Graduate Student Wins Runner-Up Prize in Purdue “Say it in 6” Competition

May 8, 2026

Graduate Research Assistant Shyamkumar T.S. in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology was recognized as the runner-up in a unique graduate student competition at Purdue this spring.  The contest is called, “Say It In 6®” and requires graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to tell their research story with only one picture and just a six-word caption.

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Veterinary Technology Distance Learning program launching a new, streamlined plan of study for fall 2026

May 6, 2026

Starting in fall 2026, Purdue’s Veterinary Technology Distance Learning program will launch a streamlined curriculum that reduces total credits to 64 and allows for completion in just eight semesters. This revamped plan enhances student support by offering new elective specializations and a dedicated national exam prep course, all while maintaining the program’s high accreditation standards.