Alumni

Alumni Presented with Prestigious IVMA Awards

February 28, 2020

The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) recently honored three Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni as award recipients at the organization’s 2020 Crossroads Veterinary Conference. Drs. Jerry Rodenbarger (PU DVM ‘79), Steve Sunbury (PU DVM ’93), and Denise Katz (PU DVM 2011) each received prestigious IVMA awards during the annual meeting, which was held in Noblesville, Ind. from January 30 to February 1.


Alumni Reception Brings Together PVM Graduates at WVC Annual Conference

February 21, 2020

Alumni and friends of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, including two candidates for WVC leadership positions, gathered for the annual PVM Alumni Reception during the 2020 WVC Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.


In Memory: Dr. Scott Borter (PU DVM ’89)

January 31, 2020

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn that Dr. Scott E. Borter (PU DVM ’89) of Odon, Ind., died Friday, January 24. He was 55.


Alumni Gather During PVM Reception at VMX Conference

January 24, 2020

Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni, friends, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to gather together in Orlando, Fla. at the annual Purdue Alumni Reception hosted by the College during the North American Veterinary Community’s (NAVC) annual VMX Conference.


In Memory: Dr. Laurel (Neff) Fritzen (PU DVM 2001)

January 10, 2020

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn that Dr. Laurel Michelle (Neff) Fritzen (PU DVM 2001) passed away suddenly at her home in Morton Grove, Ill., on December 11, 2019. She was 45.


Purdue Alumnus Bret Marsh Recognized with American Veterinary Medical Association Award

December 16, 2019

The American Veterinary Medical Association selected Dr. Bret Marsh (PU DVM ’84), Indiana State Veterinarian, to receive its Public Service Award, which was presented during the 2019 AVMA Annual Convention held in Washington, D.C.


Faculty and Alumni Honored at Annual Awards Celebration

December 16, 2019

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine recognized two Distinguished Alumni and ten faculty members during the annual Awards Celebration held September 18 during the 2019 Purdue Veterinary Conference. The event was a high point of the conference week.


In Memory: Dr. Lynn Hanrahan (PU DVM ’63)

December 13, 2019

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Lynn Allen Hanrahan, of Jasper, Ala., who was a member of the College’s first veterinary class, the Class of 1963. Dr. Hanrahan died December 8. He was 83.


Don’t Miss “The Secret Life of Vets” Lecture and PVM Alumni Reception at 2020 VMX

December 6, 2019

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is putting on two events during VMX, the national Veterinary Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Fla., in January including a lecture on the human-animal bond and a reception for alumni and friends.


In Memory: Dr. Jeffrey Sutarik (PU DVM 2005)

November 1, 2019

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn that Dr. Jeffrey A. Sutarik, of Lombard, Ill., passed away suddenly October 26. He was 41.