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In Memory: Dr. G. Edward “Ed” Cummins (PU DVM ’66)

July 24, 2026

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened by the passing of a beloved alumnus, Dr. Glenn “Ed” Cummins, who was well known for a student award named in his honor. Dr. Cummins, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully May 15, 2026. He was 83.

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Purdue Veterinary Alumni Connect in California During Annual AVMA Convention

July 24, 2026

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed alumni and friends for an evening of fellowship and renewing acquaintances in Anaheim, California, as the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association hosted its annual alumni reception in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention 2026. Held on Friday, July 10, just as the convention was getting underway, the reception provided an opportunity for Purdue graduates from across the country to reconnect with classmates, faculty, and colleagues while celebrating the lifelong relationships that define the Purdue Veterinary Medicine family.

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Purdue Alumnus Richard “Dick” Sullivan Elected as AVMA Board Chair

July 24, 2026

A Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduate is the new chair of the AVMA Board of Directors.  The board elected Dr. Richard “Dick” Sullivan (PU DVM ’72) of Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, (pictured at right) as the Board chair while meeting July 12 in Anaheim, California, in conjunction with the AVMA Convention 2026.

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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.

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In Memory – Jessie Farrington (PU AS-VT ’87)

May 15, 2026

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn of the passing of an alumna and retiree, Jessie Farrington, of Rochester, New York, on February 14, 2026, due to a difficult recovery from a broken hip. She was just one month shy of her 97th birthday.

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Purdue Veterinary Medicine Alumnus Daniel Wilson Receives Animal Sciences Distinguished Alumnus Award

May 8, 2026

A member of Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s DVM Class of 2012 is the newest recipient of the Purdue Department of Animal Sciences Distinguished Mid-Career Alumni Award. Dr. Daniel Wilson, of Needham, Indiana was presented with the award Friday, May 1 at the 2026 Outstanding Students and Distinguished Alumni Awards Program that recognized students and alumni for their achievements, leadership and contributions to the department and industry.

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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.

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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.

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In Memory: Dr. Donald F. Disque (PU DVM ’63); Dr. Leonard Jenkins (PU DVM ’76)

April 17, 2026

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn of the passing of two alumni during the latter part of 2025.  

Dr. Donald F. Disque, a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s first class, the Class of 1963, passed away October 18, 2025 in Farmington, Connecticut. He was 86.

Dr. Leonard A. Jenkins of Marion, Indiana, passed away December 31, 2025 in Marion.  He was 81.

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In Memory: Dr. Ronald P. Miller (PU DVM ’63)

April 10, 2026

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened by the passing of Dr. Ronald P. Miller, of Indianapolis, a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s first graduating class, the Class of 1963.  Dr. Miller died February 17, 2026, at the age of 89.