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The Royal Veterinary College recognized Dean Willie Reed for his leadership contributions to diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession by awarding him the degree of DVetMed honoris causa<\/em>. (Photo courtesy of the Royal Veterinary College)<\/p><\/div>\n

The Royal Veterinary College of the University of London<\/a> recognized Dean Willie Reed for his leadership contributions to diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession by awarding him the degree of DVetMed honoris causa<\/em> at the college\u2019s summer commencement Thursday, July 5.\u00a0 During the afternoon commencement ceremony, Dean Reed was introduced by Dr. Harriet Syme, professor of small animal internal medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, who praised him for his accomplishments and leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we honor Dean Willie Reed for his distinguished record as dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, for his work as a veterinary pathologist, for his leadership in the veterinary community, and, arguably most importantly, for his advocacy on behalf of groups that are underrepresented in veterinary education,\u201d Dr. Syme said.\u00a0 She then highlighted his education and career accomplishments, noting his service to the veterinary community on innumerable committees, including advisory committees to the U.S. Government and the NIH, and leadership roles within veterinary specialty groups such as laboratory diagnosticians, poultry veterinarians and avian pathologists, as well as at the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).<\/p>\n

Dr. Syme went on to explain how Dean Reed has been instrumental in developing opportunities for underrepresented minorities in veterinary medical education.\u00a0 \u201cHis work has not been limited, though, to the promotion of ethnic and racial diversity,\u201d Dr. Syme said. \u201cHe has also received awards for the work that he\u2019s done in support of the LGBT community and the promotion of women in the veterinary community.\u201d\u00a0 Noting that internationally almost 80% of veterinary graduates are female, Dr. Syme pointed out that the proportion of women rapidly drops off in the upper tiers of academia and leadership roles within the profession.\u00a0 She concluded, \u201c\u2026I think we\u2019re all aware that the work that he has begun is not yet complete, and there\u2019s plenty more to be done by all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Royal Veterinary College Principal, Professor Stuart W.J. Reid, then officially conferred the honorary degree upon Dean Reed.\u00a0 Click here to view a video of the commencement ceremony at the Royal Veterinary College<\/a>.\u00a0 The honorary degree presentation occurs about 12:20 into the recording.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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