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

October 24, 2025

Today we’re sending a big “High Five” to Emma Wood, who is a Medical Oncology Client Liaison and the Client Liaison Team Lead for the Purdue Small Animal Reception Team, for the supportive energy she brings to her work every day.


In Memory: Former Veterinary Medical Library Staff Member Tonya Mull 

October 24, 2025

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that Tonya R. Mull of Lafayette, Indiana, who served as a longtime Purdue Libraries staff member, including multiple years as a staff member in the Veterinary Medical Library, passed away October 18 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.  She was 59.


A Pause for Paws Up!

October 17, 2025

As we settle back into our fall semester routines after Fall Break, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the opportunity we all have to take a few moments to celebrate the hard work, helpful attitudes and caring dispositions of our colleagues by submitting a Paws Up! nomination.  Each week, a Paws Up! submission is published in the Vet Gazette as a means of promoting a healthy work environment by enabling expressions of appreciation and gratitude.


PVM Celebrations Recognize Vet Techs During National Veterinary Technician Week

October 17, 2025

Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted several celebrations this week, October 13-17, in recognition of National Veterinary Technician Week. A full line-up of events demonstrated the college’s appreciation for the important role that veterinary technicians play as members of the veterinary team.


Fall CPB Picnic Fosters Celebration and Connections

October 10, 2025

Togetherness was a focus of an annual tradition hosted recently by the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology. The annual departmental picnic September 20 at West Lafayette’s Happy Hollow Park brought together faculty, staff, students, and their families for an afternoon of connection and celebration.


PVM Leader Lends Voice to the “Why I Give” Component of Purdue’s United Way Campaign

October 10, 2025

Giving is personal. So, several Purdue University faculty and staff are supporting the Purdue United Way Campaign by sharing their personal reasons for why they give.  Among those who have provided answers to that question is Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member and administrator Dr. Kenitra Hendrix.


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

October 10, 2025

Logan Weldon, who is a large animal veterinary assistant in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, is being recognized this week for supporting a team member.


Running like the wind: Studying asthma in horses helps lead human health insights

October 10, 2025

As Purdue focuses attention on research that is part of the university’s One Health strategic initiative, the spotlight is shining on Purdue Veterinary Medicine studies linking animal health with human health. One example, highlighted by the university this week, involves equine asthma research explained in an article by Purdue Brand Studio Senior Science Writer Brittany Steff.


Memorial Service Scheduled for Dr. Meliton Novilla, PVM Adjunct Associate Professor

October 10, 2025

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine Community is saddened to learn of the passing of an adjunct associate professor, Dr. Meliton Novilla, who was respected as an influential veterinary toxicologic pathologist.


When Therapy Isn’t Enough

October 3, 2025

Emma Senter, a Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences junior, has always considered herself an animal person. So, when she had the opportunity to join the Human-Animal Partnerships and Interactions (HAPI) Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine, she jumped at the chance.