Giving

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.


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.


Generous Philanthropy Advances College Mission and Vision

January 21, 2025

Alumni, clients and friends of the College of Veterinary Medicine demonstrated abundant generosity and loyalty over the 2023-2024 fiscal year as they propelled the college forward with philanthropic support totaling in excess $16.5 million.


PVM’s United Way Champion Angela Pickett Steps into University Campaign Spotlight

October 11, 2024

As the Purdue United Way Campaign entered week three Monday, the university put the spotlight on the College of Veterinary Medicine’s United Way Campaign Champion, Angela Pickett, who serves as executive assistant to the dean. That’s because Purdue United Way Campaign Director Lisa Duncan wanted to share Angela’s personal story that highlights how Purdue employees’ support for United Way can truly make a difference in the Lafayette-West Lafayette community.


Meet your PVM Development Team!

July 31, 2024

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to introduce our Development Team, which includes some new faces! These team members are great resources for anyone interested in how they can make a difference in the lives of animals and people through philanthropy that supports the college.


Lille’s Story

July 31, 2024

How Love and Devotion Spawned a Legacy of Giving to Provide a Lifeline for Other Pets It was love at first sight for Vivi and Ryan Lamb and a cocker spaniel/lab mix puppy they would name Lille after the city in France. “The minute we met her, she picked us,” Vivi Lamb said. “My husband […]


Canine Educators Boost Spirits and Support During Purdue Day of Giving

July 31, 2024

Purdue Day of Giving goes by “PDoG” for short, and you could say the 2024 version of the annual global fundraising effort truly was a “dog’s day” – in a good way – for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.


Purdue Pete is “Going to the Dogs” (and Cats) and Yours Can Join Him in “Pete’s Pets Club!”

June 7, 2024

Purdue Pete wants your canine and feline companions to be part of his new club for pets!  The Purdue for Life Foundation just publicly launched “Pete’s Pets Club” as a new membership club for Boilermaker cats and dogs.  Already, more than 200 four-footed fans have been signed-up!


Canine Educators Help Lift Spirits and Support on Purdue Day of Giving

May 3, 2024

You could say the 2024 Purdue Day of Giving, which goes by “PDoG” for short, truly was a “dog’s day” – in a good way – for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.  The 24-hour online and social media-driven fundraising event on April 24 attracted record, world-wide giving from Boilermakers, including PVM alumni, faculty and staff, with some help from the college’s Canine Educators and their care team.


Record Giving Advances College’s Mission and Vision

December 15, 2023

Fiscal year 2022-23 was another incredible showing of love and loyalty from alums, clients, and friends of the College of Veterinary Medicine! The third consecutive year of philanthropic support totaling over $20 million proves our mission to advance global animal and human health and well-being through excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement is a meaningful cause to join. We are grateful for our part to carry forth the work of your investment to move the world forward.