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Purdue Veterinary Medicine Celebrates Indiana Agriculture at Farm to Capitol Event
May 15, 2026
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine was well represented at the second annual Farm to Capitol celebration last week in downtown Indianapolis. Hosted by Indiana’s Family of Farmers (IFOF), the event on Thursday, May 7, was held at the Bicentennial Plaza and brought together agricultural organizations, industry leaders, state employees, legislators, and members of the public.
Purdue Day of Giving Proves Remarkable for Purdue Veterinary Medicine!
May 1, 2026
As the final seconds ticked away at the conclusion of the 13th Purdue Day of Giving April 29, the numbers revealed an astounding day of giving for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. The college landed in fourth place on the university’s Donation Leaderboard with a fundraising total of more than $5.95 million, behind only the Daniels School of Business, Athletics, and the College of Engineering.
Canine Welfare Science Conference Brings Together Leaders to Address the Human-dog Bond and Ethical, Sustainable Sourcing of Dogs
May 1, 2026
The power of shared learning, collaborative problem-solving, and civil discourse will be on display as Purdue University’s Croney Research Group hosts the 2026 Canine Welfare Science Conference in Lafayette, Indiana May 29-30. The theme of the two-day event is “Old problems, new solutions: breaking silos and building bridges to support ethical, sustainable sourcing of dogs and the human-dog bond.”
Purdue Veterinary Technology Educator and Leader Mindy Anderson Wins Top Undergraduate Teaching Award
April 23, 2026
A Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna, longtime Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), and clinical associate professor of basic medical sciences, who also holds a PharmD degree, has received the university’s highest undergraduate teaching honor. Dr. Melinda (Mindy) Anderson, who serves as assistant dean for the Purdue Veterinary Technology Program, is one of five Purdue faculty members announced as winners of the 2026 Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. She was presented with the award during a surprise ceremony, which was conducted recently at the start of one of the classes she teaches in Lynn Hall.
Five Distinguished Alumni to be Honored at Inaugural PVM Dean’s Dinner of Distinction
April 17, 2026
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will recognize five graduates as 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients during a new awards event this evening, Friday, April 17. The inaugural Dean’s Dinner of Distinction will feature the official presentation of the college’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni Awards, which recognize graduates whose careers exemplify excellence, leadership, and service across the veterinary profession.
Purdue Veterinary Students Get Up Close View of Veterinary Care at Professional Bull Riding Event
March 27, 2026
During a weekend dedicated to championship-level competition, students from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine gained a first-hand perspective on a unique aspect of the livestock industry with a behind-the-scenes pass to the Professional Bull Riding event held recently in Indianapolis. Ram Trucks PBR Indianapolis presented by Cooper Tires was held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse March 21-22, even as first- and second-round NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games were held across the country the same weekend.
History in the Making: Purdue Veterinary Medicine Connects 21st Century Diagnostic Imaging with Prehistoric Dinosaur Remnants in Partnership with Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
January 22, 2026
If you haven’t heard of an Allosaurus before, expect the name of this Jurassic-era predator to become much more familiar in the years to come, as a planned future exhibit at the acclaimed Children’s Museum of Indianapolis takes shape, with some help that was provided by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. That help enabled the museum’s paleontology team to obtain needed high tech CT (computed tomography) scans of a prehistoric fossil courtesy of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging team.
Student Landscape Project Benefits Animals at Purdue Veterinary Hospital
August 29, 2025
A student-led landscape redesign project has taken root at Purdue University, in the form of outdoor upgrades at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. Originally developed by Mary Schultz, a graduating senior in the College of Agriculture’s Horticulture and Landscape Architecture program, the project reimagined outdoor spaces used for animal recovery, training, and enrichment. This summer, the hospital implemented one of the recommendations, which involved replacing natural turf in an outdoor dog run with a new synthetic material.
Approaching Purdue Veterinary Conference Mixes CE and Celebration in September
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.
Lecture Hall Murals by Acclaimed Artist Continue to Inspire Lynn Hall Visitors
August 29, 2025
Two murals by artist Harry Boone have been part of Lynn Hall’s large lecture hall for more than 20 years. Commissioned in 1998, the works continue to leave a lasting impression, and Boone recently returned to campus to see them again.
