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PVM Receives Bonus Funds for Successful Participation in Record Purdue Day of Giving

April 30, 2021

Purdue University completed its 8th annual Purdue Day of Giving on Wednesday (April 28) and experienced an outpouring of support like never before. The results of this thrilling fundraising event surpassed all previous years, with $52,489,367 received through 25,219 gifts in only 24 hours! What an amazing day for Boilermakers and the College of Veterinary Medicine, which ended the day with $728,352 in generous donations provided through 254 gifts!


DVM and Veterinary Nursing Students Recognized for Completing Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program

April 30, 2021

A record number of Purdue Veterinary Medicine students completed the Certificate for Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine this semester. We would like to recognize these students for the hard work they put into completing not only the learning modules, but also four activity assignments, as well as a volunteer community service assignment and capstone paper.


Center for Animal Welfare Science’s Virtual Symposium to Address Lessons Learned from COVID-19

April 30, 2021

The 2021 CAWS Virtual Symposium, set for May 19-20, will focus on understanding how the pandemic has influenced perceptions about the human-animal bond. The symposium is entitled “One Welfare: What has COVID-19 taught us about balancing human and animal interests?” The two-day program will include sessions exploring the effects of the pandemic on animal welfare, human health and well-being.


White Coat Campaign Donations Surpass Goal

April 23, 2021

Thank you to all of the generous individuals who contributed to the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony “Sponsor a Student” campaign! This year’s success surpassed any other year, with sponsorships amounting to enough funding for 105 white coats.


Next Week Marks Purdue Day of Giving

April 23, 2021

The Purdue Day of Giving is almost here! In less than a week, you can help show our community that “We are Purdue Veterinary Medicine!”


PVM Faculty and Staff Among Purdue Personnel Recognized for Teaching and Instructional Support Efforts During Pandemic

April 23, 2021

A total of 17 Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff members are among more than 240 individuals and teams of faculty, instructors, staff, and graduate students being celebrated by the Teaching Academy and Office of the Provost at Purdue for their efforts in teaching and instructional support during the pandemic.


Memorial Service Planned for PVM Distinguished Alumnus Willis Parker (PU DVM ’64)

April 23, 2021

A Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus well-loved for his loyalty, enthusiasm, and joy in sharing stories, Dr. Willis G. Parker (PU DVM ’64), of Clayton, Ind., will be remembered at a memorial service planned Saturday, May 15. Dr. Parker passed away at the age of 84 on April 15 at Life’s Journey Hospice of Avon, Ind.


Virtual Format Proves a Winning Formula for Veterinary Nursing Symposium

April 16, 2021

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine attracted strong attendance for its first virtual Veterinary Nursing Symposium the weekend of March 20-21.


Research is Focus of Reading Day for Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

April 16, 2021

A longstanding Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine tradition that annually showcases research by graduate students, interns, residents, veterinary students, and faculty returned to Lynn Hall in April, albeit in a virtual format, after a one year hiatus induced by the pandemic. Normally held as an in-person program the PVM Research Day features a day-long focus on basic science and clinical/applied research in veterinary and comparative medicine.


New Boehringer Ingelheim Summer Research Mentorship Award Presented

April 16, 2021

The 2021 PVM Research Day included the inaugural presentation of a new award designed to recognize faculty mentors.