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“Paws Up” for Lilia Beal-Preston and Mikey Galvin – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

August 7, 2026

This week, we’re proud to recognize DVM students Lilia Beal-Preston and Mikey Galvin, who received a Paws Up recognition from a client after caring for the client’s dog at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.

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PVM Faculty Recognized at Purdue University Honors Ceremony and Celebration

July 29, 2026

Several Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty were among the honorees introduced when Purdue University leaders recognized outstanding faculty members and announced the 2026 winners of premier university awards during the Office of the Provost’s annual spring Faculty Honors Ceremony and Celebration. The program on May 6 in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms included the presentation of the prestigious Morrill Award and Charles B. Murphy Award, both of which were won by PVM professors.

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2026 PVM Distinguished Alumni Honored at Inaugural Dean’s Dinner of Distinction

July 29, 2026

A new tradition began in April as the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the first Dean’s Dinner of Distinction to celebrate the college’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni and recognize Purdue Veterinary Medicine accomplishments over the past year. Held April 17 in the festive setting of the Buchanan Club in the Ross-Ade Pavilion, the event attracted 180 guests.

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Taking the Reins – Administrative Appointments Ensure Leadership Continuity

July 29, 2026

As the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s leadership Cabinet carries out its oversight of departments and units, Dean Bret Marsh announced three appointments since the end of 2025 to further solidify the leadership team.  The appointments include positions in the Departments of Comparative Pathobiology and Veterinary Clinical Sciences and the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.

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In Memory: Dr. G. Edward “Ed” Cummins (PU DVM ’66)

July 24, 2026

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened by the passing of a beloved alumnus, Dr. Glenn “Ed” Cummins, who was well known for a student award named in his honor. Dr. Cummins, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully May 15, 2026. He was 83.

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Purdue Veterinary Alumni Connect in California During Annual AVMA Convention

July 24, 2026

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed alumni and friends for an evening of fellowship and renewing acquaintances in Anaheim, California, as the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association hosted its annual alumni reception in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention 2026. Held on Friday, July 10, just as the convention was getting underway, the reception provided an opportunity for Purdue graduates from across the country to reconnect with classmates, faculty, and colleagues while celebrating the lifelong relationships that define the Purdue Veterinary Medicine family.

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“Paws Up” for Ashlee Hershman and the Versa Techs – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

July 24, 2026

This week, we are excited to highlight Ashlee Hershman, RVT, and our Versa techs.

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Purdue Alumnus Richard “Dick” Sullivan Elected as AVMA Board Chair

July 24, 2026

A Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduate is the new chair of the AVMA Board of Directors.  The board elected Dr. Richard “Dick” Sullivan (PU DVM ’72) of Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, (pictured at right) as the Board chair while meeting July 12 in Anaheim, California, in conjunction with the AVMA Convention 2026.

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Indiana FFA Names PVM’s Julia Wickard as One of Five New Board Members

July 10, 2026

Executive Director of the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association and Constituent Liaison Julia Wickard is one of five newly named members of the Indiana FFA Foundation board of directors.  The appointments took effect July 1.

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Alumnus and Oncology Specialist Dr. Christopher Fulkerson Appointed as Associate Dean for Purdue Veterinary Hospitals

July 10, 2026

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Bret D. Marsh, DVM, has named Dr. Christopher Fulkerson as Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Veterinary Officer for the Purdue Veterinary Hospitals. The appointment was announced July 1, the same day that Dr. Fulkerson’s promotion to full Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medical Oncology took effect.