Alumni
Reflecting on Black History Month – the Story of a PVM History-Maker
March 1, 2024
As Purdue University recently has honored the contributions and impact of Black Boilermakers as part of Black History Month, the College of Veterinary Medicine highlights a significant person in its own history. Dr. William Dunn (PU DVM ’71), is the first Black DVM graduate of the College. And, with today marking the beginning of Women’s History Month, we look forward to an upcoming feature on the college’s first Black woman DVM graduate, Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore (PU DVM ’73).
AASV Recognizes Purdue Veterinary Graduate as 2024 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
March 1, 2024
A Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduate in the DVM Class of 2018 is the recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ (AASV) Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year award.
Purdue Veterinary Alumnus Wins Election as new member of the Viticus Group Board of Directors
March 1, 2024
The results are in from the 2024 Board of Directors election for the Viticus Group (formerly WVC) and congratulations are in order for a Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus, Dr. Adam Miller (PU DVM 2007), of Cincinnati, Ohio.
PVM Alumnus elected to AVMA Board of Directors
February 16, 2024
Dr. Michael Lent, a Purdue graduate in the DVM Class of 1991, has been elected as a new member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Board of Directors. He will become the second Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus to serve on the current board, joining Dr. Jim Weisman (PU DVM ’97) who was elected last year as the District VI director, representing Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
IVMA Honors Two Purdue Veterinary Alumni for Accomplishments
February 9, 2024
During the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) awards ceremony conducted as part of the 2024 IVMA Crossroads Veterinary Conference in Noblesville, Indiana, two DVM graduates of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine received special recognition. The IVMA President’s Award was presented to Dr. Robyn Kurtz (PU DVM ’82), of Hagerstown, Indiana, and Dr. Mallory Clayton (PU DVM 2019) of Lafayette, Indiana, received the IVMA Achievement Award.
Purdue Veterinary Alumni Ascend to IVMA Leadership Roles
February 9, 2024
The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) installed its new leadership team of officers, which includes Purdue veterinary alumni, on February 1 during the annual IVMA Crossroads Veterinary Conference.
VMX Conference Provides Opportunity for PVM Grads to Connect in Orlando
January 26, 2024
Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni, friends, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to gather together in Orlando, Florida at the annual Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception hosted by the college during the North American Veterinary Community’s (NAVC) annual VMX Conference.
PVM Alumnus and Emeritus Faculty Member Elected to Leadership of the AABP
January 26, 2024
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Mark Hilton (PU DVM ’83), clinical professor emeritus of veterinary clinical sciences, who recently was elected as the next vice president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP). Dr. Hilton will be seated as the 2024 Vice President later this year at the conclusion of the Annual Business Lunch at the AABP Conference in Columbus, Ohio September 14. He will serve on the Executive Committee for four years and ascend through each office of the committee. The AABP Vice President is the only office elected by the entire AABP membership.
In Memory: Dr. Gary Pearl (PU DVM ’63)
January 12, 2024
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is deeply saddened by the passing of an alumnus from the college’s first class, Dr. Gary G. Pearl of Bloomington, Illinois, who died January 1, 2024 at his residence. He was 86.
In Memory: Dr. Ronnie Sturm (PU DVM ’69)
January 12, 2024
A Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus in the Class of 1969, Dr. Ronnie R. Sturm passed away December 19, 2023 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. He was 79.