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Veterinarian with Private Industry and Academic Experience Appointed as New Purdue Veterinary Hospital Director
January 17, 2020
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has selected Dr. Ellen Lowery, a veterinarian on the faculty of Kansas State University, as the new director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed announced the appointment, which is effective February 1.
BMS Faculty Member Named as New Director of Center for Paralysis Research
January 17, 2020
Purdue Veterinary Medicine congratulates Dr. Riyi Shi, professor of neuroscience in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS), on his appointment as the new director of the Center for Paralysis Research (CPR) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The appointment, which was announced by Dean Willie Reed, took effect December 1, 2019.
PVM Family Welcomes Part-time Therapist Catherine Lawhorne
January 17, 2020
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to welcome Catherine Lawhorne, MA, LMHC as a part-time therapist. Catherine is one of two therapists hired by the College.
In Memory: Dr. Laurel (Neff) Fritzen (PU DVM 2001)
January 10, 2020
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn that Dr. Laurel Michelle (Neff) Fritzen (PU DVM 2001) passed away suddenly at her home in Morton Grove, Ill., on December 11, 2019. She was 45.
PVM Faculty Honored for Years of Service
January 10, 2020
The Purdue University administration recognized years of service by faculty members, including several Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty, at the Faculty Service Recognition Luncheon, Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Staff and Faculty Recognized at PVM’s Year-end Awards Program
January 10, 2020
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family gathered at the end of 2019 to honor staff and faculty for special accomplishments and to recognize staff members celebrating service anniversaries.
PVM Equine Research Featured in new Big Ten Network Video
January 10, 2020
A new video produced for the Big Ten Network features research being done in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine on equine asthma. The story includes interviews with Dr. Laurent Couëtil, director of Purdue’s Equine Sports Medicine Center and professor of large animal internal medicine, and Dr. Katy Ivester, equine research scientist.
Veterinary Nursing Graduates Recognized at December Commencement
January 10, 2020
The 2019 holiday season was extra special for 10 Purdue veterinary nursing students who earned their degrees in December.
Retirements Conclude Careers for Three PVM Faculty
December 16, 2019
After years of teaching, research, and service at Purdue University, three Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members retired over the summer and were named professors emeriti.
Welcome New PVM Faculty
December 16, 2019
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed the following faculty members during the 2019 academic year. Please join us in welcoming them to the PVM family.