Diversity

“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

October 18, 2024

Today we offer up our gratitude to Marisol Uribe, who serves as program manager for the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.


Students Honored for Completing Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program

October 18, 2024

Nearly 30 students were recognized this week at the start of the Current Issues in Veterinary Medicine class held on Tuesday, October 15 for their achievement in earning the Certificate for Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine.  The certificate is offered through an online program that involves a combination of learning modules, activity assignments, a volunteer community service assignment, and a capstone paper.


Dr. Ellen Lowery Receives Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award

September 27, 2024

When it was time for the noon Diversity Keynote at the Purdue Veterinary Conference in Stewart Center Thursday, September 19, the program began with a special presentation to a Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member and associate dean.  Dr. Ellen Lowery, associate dean for hospital operations and chief veterinary officer, received the Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, which was presented by Marsha Baker, assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.


National Award Recognizes Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Continued Excellence in Diversity

September 27, 2024

For the fifth consecutive year, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has received the national Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, the award recognizes U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. As an award recipient, the college will be featured, along with 70 other recipients, in the November/ December 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.


The first Black woman to earn a DVM degree at Purdue University, Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore, attributes her success to the sacrifices made by her ancestors

July 31, 2024

Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore (PU DVM ’73) recognizes the importance of preserving and honoring history. Throughout her career, the Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna has honored the legacy of her own family and that of other Black families who paved the way for her progress. She’s also cognizant of her own role in fostering Black excellence in the next generation.


“This is Purdue” Podcast Shares Dean Reed’s Story of Giant Leaps in Veterinary Medicine

June 14, 2024

As he approaches the conclusion of his tenure as dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine June 30, Dr. Willie Reed sat down recently with Kate Young, host of “This is Purdue,” the official podcast for Purdue University, to share his engaging story about making dreams come true. 


PVM Faculty Member Honored at Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit

May 24, 2024

Purdue Veterinary Medicine was well represented this week at the 2024 Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where special recognition was given to Dr. Marxa Figueiredo, Purdue associate professor of Basic Medical Sciences.


Reflecting on Black History Month – the Story of a PVM History-Maker

March 1, 2024

As Purdue University recently has honored the contributions and impact of Black Boilermakers as part of Black History Month, the College of Veterinary Medicine highlights a significant person in its own history.  Dr. William Dunn (PU DVM ’71), is the first Black DVM graduate of the College.  And, with today marking the beginning of Women’s History Month, we look forward to an upcoming feature on the college’s first Black woman DVM graduate, Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore (PU DVM ’73).


PVM Puts Spotlight on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During Inclusive Excellence Week

February 2, 2024

As we turn the calendar page this week and start a new month, we transition from January, which includes the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to February, which is Black History Month. That makes this a fitting opportunity to look back on Inclusive Excellence Week, which was hosted in the College of Veterinary Medicine the week of January 15 by Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (V.O.I.C.E.) and featured several components, including a veterinary student panel discussion.


In Support of Inclusive Excellence in Veterinary Medicine

December 15, 2023

In another life, Joanne Troutner might have been a veterinarian. But in the early 1970s — when the national average of male enrollment in veterinary schools was 89% — a career in veterinary medicine didn’t seem accessible to her. Now, women in the profession outnumber men, and yet diversity remains an issue, as 90% of today’s veterinarians identify as white.

In 2008, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine established the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the purpose of intentionally creating a culture of excellence that supports a diverse and inclusive environment in the college. The creation of the new office reflected the vision of Dr. Willie Reed, who had just been appointed as the college’s new dean a year earlier.

“The College of Veterinary Medicine has been engaged in this work for 15 years,” Joanne said. “The programming is phenomenal and it’s having a real impact. It’s necessary work and it needs to continue, which is why I’m proud to support the college’s DEI efforts with a designated gift, given in honor of Dean Reed.”