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Tree Planting Provides Living Tribute to Beloved PVM Faculty Member Russell Main

July 31, 2024

With a strong sense of a void that still remains after the passing November 14 of an admired and highly respected Department of Basic Medical Sciences faculty member, the colleagues, students, friends and family of Dr. Russell Main found a special kind of solace as they gathered for a ceremony in front of Lynn Hall on a cloudy morning in April.


Purdue’s Golden Taps Ceremony Honors Memory of Purdue Veterinary Student Aaron Lewis

July 31, 2024

The Golden Taps program began in the South Ballroom of the Purdue Memorial Union, where family, friends, loved ones and fellow students gathered for remembrance and reflection.


Meet your PVM Development Team!

July 31, 2024

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to introduce our Development Team, which includes some new faces! These team members are great resources for anyone interested in how they can make a difference in the lives of animals and people through philanthropy that supports the college.


Special Research Days Spotlight PVM’s Role in Scientific Discovery that Benefits Animals and People

July 31, 2024

Three special days of research presentations during the spring semester showcased the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s basic and clinical research that holds promise for improving health and well-being for animals and humans.


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

July 26, 2024

The Wellness Committee would like to take the opportunity to highlight Kevin Doerr, who is PVM’s Public Affairs and Communications Director.


From Personal Struggles to Professional Triumphs

July 26, 2024

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. Dr. Shaevitz, who completed a three-year residency program in comparative oncology at Purdue in 2020, returned to the College of Veterinary Medicine in February, expanding the number of medical oncology faculty in the Department Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Her story is one that involves facing difficult loss and challenging diagnoses herself – turning points in her life that led her on the path toward a career in veterinary oncology.


New Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Interns Begin Advanced Clinical Training

July 26, 2024

One of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s summer traditions involves the arrival of a new class of small and large animal interns seeking advanced clinical training. A total of 14 new interns started last month when they participated in a two-week orientation.


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

July 19, 2024

This week we’d like to give a big high-five to Heather Johnson, who is the schedule deputy and testing coordinator in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Administration.


Purdue Dignitaries Join PVM Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni at Reception Honoring Dr. Willie Reed

July 19, 2024

The Veterinary Medical Library in Lynn Hall provided the setting for a crowded reception held at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in honor of Dr. Willie Reed at the conclusion of his long tenure as dean. The event on Thursday, June 27, attracted a throng of well-wishers, including Purdue administrators, faculty, staff, students and Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni.


In Memory – Dr. Mary Anna Thrall (PU DVM ’70)

July 19, 2024

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that a distinguished alumna, Dr. Mary Anna Thrall, of Barnesville, Colorado, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024.