Alumni

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Alumnus Named AVP for Animal Resources and Attending Veterinarian

December 6, 2024

The Office of Research has announced the appointment of a Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus, Dr. Patrick Sharp, as assistant vice president for animal resources and attending veterinarian at Purdue, effective Jan. 6, 2025. Dr. Sharp also will serve as clinical professor of comparative pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine.


Veterinary Boilermakers Take Part in Purdue One Health Alumni Reunion

November 22, 2024

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff and students turned out for Purdue University’s first One Health Alumni Reunion, which was held on the West Lafayette campus November 14-16. They joined more than 150 Boilermakers from a variety of medical professions who came together to network and participate in timely discussions with Purdue President Mung Chiang, First Lady Kei Hui and fellow alumni.


PVM Alumna Receives Prestigious ACVS Award

November 1, 2024

This year’s American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Surgery Summit featured the announcement of the recipients of a trio of prestigious awards, and one of the award winners is a Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna. Dr. Karen Cornell (PU DVM ’88; PhD ’98) was selected by the ACVS Board of Regents as the recipient of the 2024 Al and Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award, which was presented at the conference October 24 in Pheonix, Arizona.


Purdue Veterinary Medicine Alumnus Kyle Shipman Named Interim Indiana State Veterinarian

November 1, 2024

With the announcement last week that Indiana State Veterinarian Bret Marsh will become the new dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kyle Shipman, a Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus, has been named interim Indiana State Veterinarian. Dr. Shipman will start serving in that role as of November 2, 2024. The decision was made in order to fulfill the duties of the office until members of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) can appoint a permanent successor to Dr. Marsh.


Week of Special Events Celebrates Contributions of PVM’s Veterinary Nurses

October 18, 2024

Recognition and appreciation were emphasized this week in Lynn Hall as the College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated Veterinary Nursing Week (known nationally as Veterinary Technician Week).  The college hosted daily events to show appreciation for the important role that veterinary nurses play as vital members of the veterinary team.  Across the college, people were encouraged to take time this week to say thank you to PVM’s veterinary nurses, whether in clinics, labs, or the classroom, and to reflect on their significant skills and tireless efforts that are so important in providing excellent, compassionate veterinary care for animals.


In Memory: Dr. Lawrence Stauffer (PU DVM ’67)

October 4, 2024

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that a Purdue Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Lawrence W. “Doc” Stauffer, of Delphi, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 29. He was 87.


Annual Purdue Veterinary Conference Brings Together Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty

September 27, 2024

A festive atmosphere pervaded a week of learning and special events at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual conference for veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Held September 17-21 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, the program attracted more than 850 registered participants. Attendees included veterinary professionals, Purdue students, staff and faculty, exhibitors and presenters.


Upcoming Purdue Veterinary Conference Features Keynotes on Wellness and Diversity

August 30, 2024

The 2024 Purdue Veterinary Conference will continue an important tradition of offering keynote sessions on Wellness and Diversity. Another conference highlight will be the annual Stockton Lecture on current issues affecting the Veterinary industry.


Upcoming Purdue Veterinary Conference to Feature Presentation of Distinguished Alumni Awards

August 16, 2024

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will recognize two more graduates as Distinguished Alumni in September during the 2024 Purdue Veterinary Conference. One honoree is Dr. F. Claire Hankenson, of the DVM Class of 1997. The other is Dr. Kelly G. Whitesel, of the DVM Class of 1972.


In Memory – Dr. Richard Peter Chaille (PU DVM ’78)

August 9, 2024

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is deeply saddened by the passing of a member of the DVM Class of 1978, Dr. Richard Peter Chaille, of Anderson, Indiana, who died August 1, 2024.