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Veterinary Clinical Sciences Trio to Receive Promotions

April 10, 2020

Purdue Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the upcoming promotions of three faculty members for the 2020-21 academic year. The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved promotions for faculty all across the campus last week, including Drs. Marije Risselada, Nolie Parnell and Timothy Lescun, all in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.


Dean Willie Reed Named to Purdue University Safe Campus Task Force

April 3, 2020

A newly established Purdue University Safe Campus Task Force will be co-chaired by College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed. Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced the formation of the task force in a communication to the University community Tuesday, March 31, as a way to begin preparing for the start of a new academic year next fall in the midst of many uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.


Heartfelt Thank You from the Class of 2020 Yields Heartfelt Response

April 3, 2020

Faculty and staff were pleasantly surprised this week with a token of gratitude by the College’s Class of 2020.


OHAIRE Research Group Highlights Benefits of Social Distancing with Pets

April 3, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic is forcing people all over the world to practice social distancing and stay home – some of their housemates might be making the transition easier: their pets. Scholars with the Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and Education (OHAIRE) in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine have expertise regarding the support and stress relief that pets are able to provide during challenging times, especially like the present circumstances.


Well-Being Resources for Students, Faculty and Staff

March 27, 2020

A message from Psychologist and PVM Lead Therapist Colleen Maguire Jackson, Ph.D., HSPP Hello PVM Family, It is understandable if the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the adjustments we have to make to personal, professional, and academic lives are causing increased stress and anxiety.  This is a reminder that as we continue to make […]


Update from the Veterinary Medical Library

March 27, 2020

Purdue Libraries physical locations are now closed, except Hicks Undergrad Library, which is opened only for students who need internet access. The Veterinary Medical Library commons area is still accessible to the PVM community using swipe cards, but the service desk and stacks are closed. However, the Veterinary Medical Library is “open” as an online […]


PVM Graduate Students Stand Out at Health and Disease Poster Session

March 27, 2020

When Purdue University hosted the seventh annual “Health and Disease: Science, Technology, Culture and Policy Research Poster Session” just before Spring Break, Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduate students showed-up in force. Held March 5 in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom, the event offered cash prizes for the top three posters in each of six categories and PVM participants claimed three of the awards.


Dr. Bret Marsh Honored with Prestigious Service Award

March 27, 2020

In recognition of his persistent pursuit of improved animal health, Indiana State Veterinarian Bret Marsh (PU DVM ’84), recently was awarded the National Pork Board’s Distinguished Service Award.


Alumnus Appointed as New AASV President

March 27, 2020

Dr. Jeffrey Harker (PU DVM ’94) assumed the top office in the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) earlier this month when he began his term as the association’s president. This next step for Dr. Harker in his career dedicated to swine practice reflects a pattern of service in multiple organizations.


Update on PVM Measures Related to COVID-19

March 26, 2020

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine continues to fulfill its missions of serving animal owners, protecting public health and food safety, preparing the next generation of veterinary medical professionals and conducting veterinary and comparative medical research, while taking extra measures and precautions to protect our faculty, staff, students and clients in the midst of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.