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New Title for ADDL Leadership Role Matches Growing Stature of Indiana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
February 5, 2025
An essential state resource and integral component of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL), consisting of two laboratory facilities – the Willie M. Reed Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory located on the Purdue campus in West Lafayette, and the Dennis R. Heeke ADDL at the Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center (SIPAC) in Dubois, Indiana. Fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD), the ADDL helps protect animal and human health by providing timely, accurate, and reliable testing needed for the diagnoses of animal diseases, including those that may affect the human population.
Healing Eyes, Changing Lives: Saving a White Tiger’s Vision
January 31, 2025
The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s ophthalmology team recently conducted a life-changing surgery for Prince, a six-year-old white tiger residing at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary (BPAS) in Albion, Indiana. The procedure marked a significant step in restoring the tiger’s vision, which had been severely impaired due to poor breeding practices and inadequate care in his earlier years.
National Leader in Animal Health Named as New Purdue Veterinary Dean and Hospital CEO
October 25, 2024
Purdue University Provost Patrick Wolfe announced yesterday (Thursday, October 24) that Dr. Bret Marsh, Indiana state veterinarian and the state’s top-ranking animal health leader, will join Purdue to serve as its next dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Purdue University Veterinary Hospital CEO.
PVM’s United Way Champion Angela Pickett Steps into University Campaign Spotlight
October 11, 2024
As the Purdue United Way Campaign entered week three Monday, the university put the spotlight on the College of Veterinary Medicine’s United Way Campaign Champion, Angela Pickett, who serves as executive assistant to the dean. That’s because Purdue United Way Campaign Director Lisa Duncan wanted to share Angela’s personal story that highlights how Purdue employees’ support for United Way can truly make a difference in the Lafayette-West Lafayette community.
Purdue’s Golden Taps Ceremony Honors Memory of Purdue Veterinary Student Aaron Lewis
July 31, 2024
The Golden Taps program began in the South Ballroom of the Purdue Memorial Union, where family, friends, loved ones and fellow students gathered for remembrance and reflection.
In Support of Inclusive Excellence in Veterinary Medicine
December 15, 2023
In another life, Joanne Troutner might have been a veterinarian. But in the early 1970s — when the national average of male enrollment in veterinary schools was 89% — a career in veterinary medicine didn’t seem accessible to her. Now, women in the profession outnumber men, and yet diversity remains an issue, as 90% of today’s veterinarians identify as white.
In 2008, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine established the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the purpose of intentionally creating a culture of excellence that supports a diverse and inclusive environment in the college. The creation of the new office reflected the vision of Dr. Willie Reed, who had just been appointed as the college’s new dean a year earlier.
“The College of Veterinary Medicine has been engaged in this work for 15 years,” Joanne said. “The programming is phenomenal and it’s having a real impact. It’s necessary work and it needs to continue, which is why I’m proud to support the college’s DEI efforts with a designated gift, given in honor of Dean Reed.”
Dean Willie Reed Receives Inaugural AVMA Award for Lifetime Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
December 15, 2023
When the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) established the Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 to recognize distinguished leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession, one nominee stood out as an especially fitting choice to be the inaugural recipient. That person is Dr. Willie Reed, dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Named Equine Sports Medicine Center Fulfills Hopes of Alumnus
December 12, 2022
Alumnus and longtime equine veterinarian Don McCrosky and his wife Lois, of Waterloo, Illinois, were recognized for their gift to support Equine Sports Medicine.
Veterinary Professionals Enjoy Conference’s Return to Campus
December 12, 2022
Seeing veterinary college classmates, colleagues and faculty, staff and students face-to-face was a highlight of the 2022 Purdue Veterinary Conference as the annual event returned to an in-person format. For the prior two years, the program was conducted virtually due to the pandemic.
A Message from Dean Reed
December 5, 2022
Dean Willie Reed considers the importance of dreams as he reflects on the past year and looks to the future of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
