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White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Third-year Veterinary Students’ Transition to Clinical Year
June 5, 2026
The Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms provided a classic setting for an annual event that has become a cherished tradition of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Members of the DVM Class of 2027 gathered with family, friends, faculty and staff on the evening of April 18 for the annual White Coat Ceremony that signals the transition of the third year veterinary students from the classroom to the clinics.
Popular Purdue Veterinary Medicine Bone Marrow Workshop Goes on the Road to Mexico
June 5, 2026
An annual program hosted by two bone marrow experts with Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine ties, once again attracted strong attendance but in a new international location. This year, Drs. Joanne B. Messick and Rose E. Raskin were invited to Mexico City to present the Annual Bone Marrow Workshop at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
“Paws Up” for Dr. Makensie Anderson – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
May 22, 2026
This week, our DVM students took the opportunity to recognize a Purdue Veterinary Hospital resident who has made a meaningful impact on their learning experience this year.
PVM Faculty Member is among 11 Purdue University Teaching Academy inductees for 2026
May 15, 2026
Mindy Anderson, PharmD, BS, RVT, assistant dean for Veterinary Technology Programs and clinical associate professor of basic medical sciences, is one of the newest Purdue faculty members to be announced as an inductee into the Purdue University Teaching Academy. The university just announced this week a total of 11 Teaching Academy inductees for 2026, in recognition of their outstanding and scholarly teaching in graduate, undergraduate or engagement programs.
Distinguished Professor of Cytometry Paul Robinson Highlighted as National Academy of Inventors Fellow at Purdue
May 15, 2026
The Purdue Research Foundation is spotlighting National Academy of Inventors fellows at Purdue whose collaborative, multidisciplinary research is translated into real-world technologies that benefit society. And this week the highlighted faculty member is J. Paul Robinson, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Cytometry and SVM Professor of Cytomics in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences, who holds a joint appointment as professor of biomedical engineering in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and serves as director of the Purdue University Cytometry Laboratories.
“Paws Up” for Priscilla Paradise – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
May 15, 2026
This week, we extend our gratitude to Priscilla Paradise, RVT, who is an instructional technologist for our Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program.
In Memory – Jessie Farrington (PU AS-VT ’87)
May 15, 2026
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn of the passing of an alumna and retiree, Jessie Farrington, of Rochester, New York, on February 14, 2026, due to a difficult recovery from a broken hip. She was just one month shy of her 97th birthday.
PVM’s Senior Send Off Showcases New Graduates’ Next Giant Leaps
May 15, 2026
Regardless of the weather, spirits were bright during two special events that heralded the arrival of graduation day for veterinary technician and DVM students in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2026. The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted two Senior Send-off events in the past week to give the new graduates a chance to celebrate their post-graduation plans in the company of classmates, faculty and staff.
Fourth-year Purdue Veterinary Student Wins National Simmons Business Aptitude Award
May 8, 2026
For the first time, a Purdue veterinary student has won the national Simmons Educational Fund (SEF) Business Aptitude Award. The recipient is Luke Bousema of the DVM Class of 2026. The award includes a cash prize of $35,000.
“Paws Up” for the Academic Advising Team
May 8, 2026
This week, our Paws Up shines on the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Technology Program Advising Team as we celebrate the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) 2026 Global Advising Week.
