Students
White Coat Ceremony Recognizes Milestone for Third-year Veterinary Students
Friday, April 26th, 2024 - Purdue veterinary students in the Class of 2025 celebrated their transition from the classroom to the clinics during the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine's White Coat Ceremony. The annual event April 13 honored the members of the third-year class as they prepare to step into their new role as junior veterinarians in the clinical fourth-year of the DVM program. The event featured heartfelt speeches, an emotional memorial tribute to a classmate who passed away last year, and the presentation of several awards. The program concluded with a reception for the students, families, friends, and faculty and staff in attendance..
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Graduate Students Receive Awards at Dairy Nutrition Conference
Friday, April 26th, 2024 - Congratulations are in order for Jillian Grantz and Natnicha Taechachokevivat, two graduate students who work in the research laboratory of Dr. Rafael Neves, assistant professor of food animal ambulatory, after they won awards at the recent Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, March 29th, 2024 - Today we want to give a high five to everyone who makes the PVM Food Pantry possible.
Scholarships Supported by the Zoetis Foundation Benefit Purdue Veterinary Medicine Students
Friday, March 29th, 2024 - A total of seven students in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine were selected to receive scholarships supported by the Zoetis Foundation.
Purdue Veterinary Student Receives Merck Animal Health Future Swine Practitioners Scholarship
Friday, March 22nd, 2024 - Through a partnership with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Foundation, Merck Animal Health sponsors a scholarship program for the swine industry’s next generation of veterinarians and one of this year’s recipients is Purdue veterinary student Kendall Sattler of the DVM Class of 2026.
PVM Puts Spotlight on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During Inclusive Excellence Week
Friday, February 2nd, 2024 - As we turn the calendar page this week and start a new month, we transition from January, which includes the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to February, which is Black History Month. That makes this a fitting opportunity to look back on Inclusive Excellence Week, which was hosted in the College of Veterinary Medicine the week of January 15 by Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (V.O.I.C.E.) and featured several components, including a veterinary student panel discussion.
PVM Rolls out Welcome Mat as Prospective Students Put Best Feet Forward on Interview Days
Friday, February 2nd, 2024 - After a three-year hiatus, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine resumed in-person interviews for prospective DVM students seeking admission to the next first-year class, the Class of 2028. A total of 211 applicants responded to invitations to come to Lynn Hall for one of three half-day interview sessions. The first session was held on Friday, December 1 for Indiana residents and the second and third sessions were offered to non-resident applicants on two consecutive Fridays last month, January 19 and 26.
December Graduation Celebration Honors Veterinary Nursing Graduates
Friday, January 12th, 2024 - Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed welcomed the college’s newest Veterinary Nursing Program graduates and their families to the Winter 2023 Veterinary Nursing Graduation Celebration in Lynn 1136 Sunday, December 17. The ceremony followed the university commencement exercises in the Elliott Hall of Music and featured the traditional recitation of the Indiana Veterinary Technician Oath of Ethical Conduct.
Record Giving Advances College’s Mission and Vision
Friday, December 15th, 2023 - Fiscal year 2022-23 was another incredible showing of love and loyalty from alums, clients, and friends of the College of Veterinary Medicine! The third consecutive year of philanthropic support totaling over $20 million proves our mission to advance global animal and human health and well-being through excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement is a meaningful cause to join. We are grateful for our part to carry forth the work of your investment to move the world forward.
Dean’s Global Vision Leads to Expanded Global Engagement for Students
Friday, December 15th, 2023 - Of the numerous notable advancements Dean Willie Reed has pioneered for Purdue Veterinary Medicine during his tenure, perhaps the most far-reaching involves global engagement. The establishment of the college’s Global Engagement Office with a full-time director in 2015 was followed by a consequent, soaring increase in global engagement involving both DVM and veterinary nursing students.
