January 10, 2025
The Sunday after Purdue University’s final exam week in December marked a special occasion for a group of students celebrating as the newest graduates of the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Programs. That day, December 15, the College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the 2024 Purdue Veterinary Nursing Graduation Celebration in Lynn Hall – an event that drew graduates and their families from across the country and beyond.
January 3, 2025
Purdue University recognized more than 300 faculty members, including 17 in the College of Veterinary Medicine, for their years of service during a celebratory luncheon Dec. 3. Faculty members were honored for service anniversaries ranging from 10 to as many as 55 years during the event in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom.
December 6, 2024
Purdue Farm Animal Hospital clinicians put out the welcome mat on a recent Saturday morning for goat and sheep producers from across Indiana who were looking for practical help and guidance in their roles as commercial and show stock producers. A special half-day Small Ruminant Producer Workshop hosted by the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital on November 23 attracted more than 60 attendees, representing 28 farms.
November 22, 2024
Thanks to Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Exotic Animal Club and dedicated faculty, staff and students, nearly 100 in-person and on-line participants got a chance recently to gain valuable knowledge and insight about the Medicine of Mammalian and Avian Species. The two-day educational event known as the MMAS Symposium is a biennial conference, and the 2024 edition held in Lynn Hall November 9 and 10 featured an impressive program that included 22 lectures and several hands-on labs, organized into two tracks focusing on avian and mammalian species.
November 15, 2024
When Purdue University’s Office of Research honored the accomplishments and innovative ideas of a host of researchers this week, several Purdue Veterinary Medicine scholars were among those recognized. At a ceremony Wednesday, November 14, in the Purdue Memorial Union North and South Ballrooms, the annual Seed for Success Acorn Awards were presented to Purdue Principal Investigators (PIs) and co-PIs who secured research awards of $1 million or more for a single proposal in fiscal year 2024.
November 8, 2024
With the start of the new work week on Monday, November 4, Dr. Bret Marsh began serving as the new leader for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. His appointment as Dean and Veterinary Hospital CEO was announced October 24, on the eve of his retirement as Indiana State Veterinarian and head of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, which concluded a career in public service that spanned 40 years. With just a weekend break between roles, Dr. Marsh wasted no time assuming his new responsibilities Monday morning, and today shares an introductory message with members of the PVM Community.
November 1, 2024
With the announcement last week that Indiana State Veterinarian Bret Marsh will become the new dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kyle Shipman, a Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus, has been named interim Indiana State Veterinarian. Dr. Shipman will start serving in that role as of November 2, 2024. The decision was made in order to fulfill the duties of the office until members of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) can appoint a permanent successor to Dr. Marsh.
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.
October 18, 2024
Recognition and appreciation were emphasized this week in Lynn Hall as the College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated Veterinary Nursing Week (known nationally as Veterinary Technician Week). The college hosted daily events to show appreciation for the important role that veterinary nurses play as vital members of the veterinary team. Across the college, people were encouraged to take time this week to say thank you to PVM’s veterinary nurses, whether in clinics, labs, or the classroom, and to reflect on their significant skills and tireless efforts that are so important in providing excellent, compassionate veterinary care for animals.
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.
