Faculty & Staff

Research Leadership Transition – Associate Dean Harm HogenEsch Steps Down Following Record Research Gains

January 21, 2025

After providing dedicated and exceptional leadership for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s research programs, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs Harm HogenEsch stepped down in August, concluding his long-standing tenure in that position, which was marked by record-setting success.


Two PVM Faculty Members Appointed to Prestigious Named Professorships

January 21, 2025

During 2024, the College of Veterinary Medicine had the honor of recognizing two faculty members who were appointed to named professorships. The positions were established through generous gifts from alumni and friends.


From Personal Struggles to Professional Triumphs – Dr. Marejka Shaevitz’s Journey of Resilience and Dedication to Veterinary Oncology

January 21, 2025

Unceasingly optimistic. That’s how colleagues describe Dr. Marejka Shaevitz, clinical assistant professor of oncology in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and the Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center.


Seven Faculty become Professors Emeriti in 2024

January 21, 2025

The title of emeritus or emerita honors those faculty who have produced significant contributions to Purdue University through teaching, research or engagement. In 2024, a total of seven Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members were named as professors emeriti upon the occasion of their retirement.


PVM Recruits a Dozen New Faculty in 2024

January 21, 2025

The College of Veterinary Medicine was pleased to welcome the following educators, researchers and clinicians who joined the faculty during 2024:


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

January 17, 2025

Today we are recognizing Chloe Morris, RVT, who is a veterinary technologist in Anesthesiology in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.


PVM Distinguished Professor Suresh Mittal to Speak at Purdue’s Westwood Lecture Series

January 17, 2025

The Westwood Lecture Series is part of Purdue President Mung Chiang’s efforts aimed at enhancing the intellectual vibrancy of the Purdue West Lafayette campus, and the next featured speaker is Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Distinguished Professor of Virology, Dr. Suresh Mittal. His presentation entitled, “Universal Influenza Vaccine — An Aspiration or Reality?” is scheduled for January 28, and registration for the lecture is now open.


PVM Concludes 2024 with Recognition of Service Anniversaries and Award-winning Staff

January 17, 2025

As 2024 came to a close at Purdue University, the College of Veterinary Medicine continued a long-standing tradition of celebrating staff service anniversaries and recognizing staff and faculty accomplishments at the Staff Service Recognition Ceremony. Held in Lynn 1136 on Wednesday, December 18, the ceremony honored more than 70 PVM personnel.


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

January 10, 2025

Today we are giving a big “high-five” to Kendra Dostaler, RVT, a large animal veterinary technician serving in the Equine and Farm Animal Hospitals.


Three PVM Faculty Receive 2025 Purdue AgSEED Grants

January 10, 2025

Known by the acronym AgSEED, the Agricultural Science and Extension for Economic Development program is an internal competitive grants system of the Purdue University College of Agriculture that focuses on advancing Indiana’s leadership in plant and animal agriculture and rural growth, especially through entrepreneurial initiatives. This year, three Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members are among 17 recipients of 2025 AgSEED grants.