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PVM Summer Research Program Launches a Season of Mentorship and Discovery
June 26, 2026
For 15 aspiring researchers, the start of summer marked the beginning of an immersive journey in scientific discovery through the Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s 2026 Veterinary Scholars Summer Research Program. The respected annual program pairs veterinary students and undergraduate students from Purdue and other universities with faculty mentors, providing hands-on experience in clinical and basic science research while helping to foster the next generation of veterinary and biomedical scientists.
PVM Specialists Receive Prestigious Awards at ACVIM Recognition Program
June 26, 2026
Congratulations are in order for Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni and faculty who are American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Diplomates and have been honored as 2026 ACVIM Recognition Award Recipients. Each year, the ACVIM Recognition Awards give the specialty college an opportunity to honor outstanding specialists who have pushed boundaries, elevated standards, and inspired generations of veterinary specialists.
“Paws Up” for Chandra Whippen – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
June 26, 2026
This week, we are happy to recognize Chandra Whippen, RVT, who is one of our veterinary technologists specializing in Cardiology.
In Memory – Dr. John Baker (PU DVM ’81); Dr. Timothy Bartlett (PU DVM ’81)
June 26, 2026
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn of the passing of two members of the DVM Class of 1981 – Dr. John Baker and Dr. Timothy Bartlett. Both were 70 years old.
Purdue Equine Hospital Team Comes to Aid of Horse Injured in Severe Storm in Michigan
June 5, 2026
For a horse named Sassy, Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Brunner Equine Hospital proved to be the right place at the right time to recover from a scary accident that happened during a severe storm in Michigan two weeks ago. According to Dr. Danielle Cucuzella, Purdue visiting assistant professor of large animal surgery, the Quarter Horse named Sassy was seriously hurt during near 100 mile-per-hour winds where she lived in Saint Louis, Michigan.
“Paws Up!” for 4th-year DVM students Colton and Kendall – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
June 5, 2026
This week, we celebrate the caring and competence of two members of the new senior class of DVM students for their noteworthy service in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.
College of Veterinary Medicine Graduates Honored at Two Ceremonies During Purdue’s 2026 Commencement Weekend
June 5, 2026
A change in Purdue University’s traditional commencement weekend schedule resulted in two ceremonies recognizing graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine in May. This year, veterinary technology graduates were honored at a ceremony that was separate from the commencement program for the DVM graduates. That’s because the university recognized all doctoral degree candidates in a single ceremony on Saturday, May 16. As a result, the veterinary technology degree recipients were honored Thursday, May 14, at one of several ceremonies for undergraduate degree candidates. Following that ceremony, the college hosted its traditional oath ceremony for the 2026 graduates of the Purdue Veterinary Technology program in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom.
White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Third-year Veterinary Students’ Transition to Clinical Year
June 5, 2026
The Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms provided a classic setting for an annual event that has become a cherished tradition of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Members of the DVM Class of 2027 gathered with family, friends, faculty and staff on the evening of April 18 for the annual White Coat Ceremony that signals the transition of the third year veterinary students from the classroom to the clinics.
Popular Purdue Veterinary Medicine Bone Marrow Workshop Goes on the Road to Mexico
June 5, 2026
An annual program hosted by two bone marrow experts with Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine ties, once again attracted strong attendance but in a new international location. This year, Drs. Joanne B. Messick and Rose E. Raskin were invited to Mexico City to present the Annual Bone Marrow Workshop at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
“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.
