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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Stanek , articleShannon Stanek '93, DVM '97, owner of Exton Vet Clinic, is a brain cancer survivor passionate about mentorship, community service, and lifelong learning. She lives with her family and pets, including Indy, her melanoma-detecting German shepherd, and strives to make a difference through veterinary medicine and kindness.
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Veterinary alumnus puts wellness first in hospital support , articleReed Hall, owner of two Northern Virginia animal hospitals, is giving $250,000 toward the expansion of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Alumna volunteers veterinary expertise to help underserved communities , articleLindsey Buracker works through the Banfield Foundation and its charitable partners to bring free or low-cost veterinary care to the pets of Navajo Nation.
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Virginia Tech to honor 3,100 graduates at fall commencement , articleThe University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Graduate School ceremony will follow at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.
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Pioneering veterinary scientist Margie Lee to deliver fall 2024 University Commencement address , articleLee, a groundbreaking researcher and Virginia Tech alumna, will address graduates on Friday, Dec. 20. She serves as associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Erin O'Leary , articleErin O'Leary '92, DVM '04, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal House Call Veterinarian, credits her time at VMCVM for shaping her into the compassionate and dedicated practitioner she is today. Passionate about supporting fellow veterinarians, she’s committed to helping others build fulfilling house call practices while prioritizing work-life balance and mental well-being.
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Inaugural recipients named for Lutz Awards , articleSophia Economou, Zheng “Phil” Xiang, John Rossmeisl, and Markus Breitschmid earned the first Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars during Virginia Tech’s annual research awards ceremony, Celebrating Scholarly Excellence, on Nov. 6.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Rachael Dunn , articleRachael Dunn '10, DVM '14 is the owner and veterinarian at Loudoun Urgent Vet. She values the strong foundation and network she gained from VMCVM. Inspired by her parents, Rachael’s passion for rescue work shines through her involvement with Loudoun Community Cat Coalition. Her favorite quote, "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard," reflects her love for the human-animal bond. At home, she cares for a mix of pets, including dogs, cats, a rabbit, a goose, and ducks.
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First veterinary class: Claire Godwin endures as clinician, surgeon and horse rider , articleClaire Godwin founded a successful small animal veterinary practice in Laytonsville, Maryland, and travels across the U.S. and beyond competing in equine endurance races.
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Rabies Awareness: Protecting Your Pets and Family , articleWorld Rabies Day is Sept. 28, 2024, and the veterinary college is committed to raising awareness about this deadly but preventable disease. Learn more in this question and answer session with Tanya LeRoith, hospital director at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Twins Ann and Lydia Carpenter follow veterinary and public health path to parallel career tracks , articleAnn Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Lydia Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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A record seven Hokies join Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleKathleen Alexander, Tom Dingus, Dan Givens, T.M. Murali, Amy Pruden, Dan Sui, and Bevlee Watford make up the university’s largest elected class to date and the largest number elected from a single Virginia institution this year.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Wynne DiGrassie DVM ‘96, MS ‘00 , articleWynne DiGrassie DVM '96, MS '00 is the owner and practice administrator at Mountain View Equine Hospital and an Associate Professor at Blue Ridge Community College. As a VMCVM alum, her well-rounded education gave her the confidence to teach exotic animal care, despite focusing on equine practice.
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Progress toward university priorities highlights quarterly board meeting , articleBoard of Visitors actions included approval of a $4.3 million planning authorization for design of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s renovation and expansion.
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Virginia Tech alum Ira Blader returns to head veterinary college research department , articleIra Blader, a Virginia Tech alum, has come full circle in his academic journey. He has returned to his alma mater as the new Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Evymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19 , articleEvymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19, is a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She values mentoring students in alternative veterinary career paths and is passionate about diversity in regulatory medicine.
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Veterinary college's Distinguished Alumni Awards honor graduates from three decades , articleMatthew Iager DVM ’96, Sara Waltz Johnston DVM ’16, and Michael Erskine DVM ’88 received awards.
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Internship prepares veterinary student for a food animal career , articleVeterinary student Carla Gutierrez worked with two experienced veterinarians to gain new perspectives and more hands-on experience during a Virginia Academy of Food Animal Practitioners internship.
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First veterinary class: Class of 1984 alum Mary Jean Gorse journeys from childhood dreams to pioneering success , articleIn the St. Louis area, Gorse founded Veterinary Specialty Services, which today includes nearly 50 veterinarians.
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From Chile to Virginia: Ph.D. research improves brain tumor measurement in dogs , articleA study by doctoral student Josefa Garcia Mora on canine brain tumor measurement has become one of the most cited papers in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Kaitlyn McBane DVM '18 , articleKaitlyn McBane, DVM '18 reflects on the invaluable problem-solving skills she gained from VMCVM, the enduring relationships with classmates, and the inspiring advice to believe in herself, while passionately enjoying her work and maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance.
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“New doors will always open”: Nathaniel Tablante retires after 27 years at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine , articleAfter 27 years at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Nathaniel Tablante has retired. He served as associate director of the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, professor, and poultry veterinarian with University of Maryland Extension.
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Tanya LeRoith named new director of Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleLeRoith replaces retiring director Terry Swecker, once her faculty advisor when she was a student at the veterinary college.
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The making of a veterinarian , articleThe recently graduated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Class of 2024 reflects on the grueling yet rewarding path that molded them into veterinarians. What began as an exciting, if daunting, first day of classes (during the COVID-19 pandemic) turned into a profound four-year transformation.
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First veterinary class: New college launches long academic careers , articleTerry Swecker, Michaela Kristula, and Joseph Taboada were each among the first graduating class from the new veterinary college 40 years ago in 1984, and each pursued a long career on the academic side of veterinary medicine.
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First veterinary class: Don Nichols combines math aptitude, animal interest for career in pathology , articleDon Nichols, the only math major in the first class of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, merged his puzzle-solving skills and love for animals into a 30-year federal pathology career.
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First veterinary class: From startup college to startup clinic for Valerie Campbell and Nancy Hall , articleStarting from humble beginnings in converted sheep barns, Valerie Campbell and Nancy Hall, who graduated from the first class of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984, built a successful veterinary practice in Northern Virginia.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Pamela Wykes Armstrong DVM '84 , articlePamela Wykes Armstrong, a VMCVM alumna and owner of Damascus Veterinary Hospital, shares how her education laid the foundation for her success, the sense of community among alumni, and her passion for continuous learning and mentoring future veterinarians.
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Research identifies possible new pathway to treatment of colorectal cancer , articleA recently published paper on a kinase and its importance in triggering cellular responses caps more than 12 years of research for the veterinary college's Coy Allen.
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William S. 'Terry' Swecker Jr. retires as Veterinary Teaching Hospital director , articleSwecker, one of the first graduates of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, stepped down as hospital director on May 10 and retires from Virginia Tech on June 30.
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Cody Campbell , articleCody Campbell is a DVM student at VMCVM on the Food Animal track. He has a background in Dairy Science and Animal and Poultry Sciences from his studies at Virginia Tech. Cody loves cooking, is inspired by his sister Kaitlyn, and dreams of visiting all 50 states with his Australian Shepherd, Slate.
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Virginia Tech researcher John Rossmeisl honored by Auburn University , articleJohn Rossmeisl was recently named a 2024 winner of the Wilford S. Bailey Award by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Study considers human medicine for answers on common canine immune disease , articleOakley, a 3-year-old Doberman pinscher from Beckley, West Virginia, recovers from a severe case of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) thanks to advanced treatment at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where research into the disease could lead to breakthroughs in treatment for dogs.
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Critical thinking for critical care: Conner guides emergency care course at veterinary college , articleEmergencies find everyone in life, eventually. The same is true in veterinary medicine, even for clinicians who have purposely gone into a field other than emergency care.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Allen Messenger '09, DVM '13, MPH '19 , articleAllen Messenger '09, DVM '13, MPH '19, attending Veterinarian at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Messenger credits his education at VMCVM for equipping him with essential clinical skills and problem-solving abilities. He champions the welfare of Department of Defense animals and advocates for public understanding of animal use in research. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and aspires to visit every U.S. National Park.
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Siblings in same class continue Migliores’ veterinary education legacy at Virginia Tech , articleMike Migliore and Nikki Migliore are three years apart in age but the brother and sister are both slated to graduate with DVMs next year.
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Veterinary college recognizes excellence during 2024 faculty awards , articleThe veterinary college recently held its annual faculty awards reception to celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of its faculty members.
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Margie Lee's research on how chickens fight salmonella offers clues to help other animals and humans , articleVeterinary college associate dean's research has uncovered the secrets of the chicken’s microbiome and changed the way the poultry industry tackles salmonella.
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Veterinary experts offer update and advice on avian influenza outbreak , articleVirginia Tech's ViTALS lab and its veterinary college alumni in state government are monitoring the avian flu situation, which has yet to affect Virginia cattle as it has in other parts of the U.S.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Briggs MPH '16 , articleAshley Briggs, whose education at VMCVM equipped her for the multifaceted challenges of the healthcare world. Her journey, marked by a commitment to community and an innovative approach to public health, exemplifies the versatile career paths our alumni pursue and highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary learning and the lasting connections within the VMCVM community.
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Maeve Davis '22 , articleMaeve Davis, a first-year DVM student is inspired by the bonds formed with like-minded individuals and her upbringing on a dairy farm in Berryville, VA. With a passion for veterinary science rooted in personal experience and a focus on mental health and continuous learning, Maeve is driven to make impactful advances in veterinary medicine.
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Public health alumna Caitlin Sharkey brings her homework into the real world , articleWhat started as a classroom assignment has become part of the Bradley Free Clinic's standard operating procedure for infection control. Sharkey, a 2023 alumnus, is the health administrator at the Roanoke clinic.
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Loki's Leap: The Golden Retriever who overcame the odds with groundbreaking care , articleIn a display of remarkable innovation, expertise, and heartfelt care, a team at the veterinary college recently embarked on a lengthy and involved surgery or procedure to improve the life of Loki, a cherished 1-year-old golden retriever.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Bella Moncure MPH '22 , articleBella Moncure, a Marketing Manager at Virginia Tech Recreational Sports, attributes her professional success to the MPH program's blend of academic knowledge and practical exposure while highlighting her unique boating and singing talents and her dedication to mental health and well-being.
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Public health alum Lindsay Fairbanks’ role is to stop infection before it starts , articleFairbanks, an infection preventionist at Carilion Clinic, educates medical professionals on the best practices to stop the spread of pathogens during surgeries and treatment.
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Sharon Dunn '94 , articleSharon Dunn, an employee at the veterinary college since 1994, embodies the spirit of dedication and service, having transitioned from an emergency hire position upon graduating from Virginia Tech to playing a pivotal role across various divisions within the college.
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New research aims to use AI to make cancer diagnostics for pets more available and affordable , articlePh.D. student Christina Pacholec will use artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of cytological images in an effort to identify lymphoma in dogs more quickly and less invasively.
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Veterinary college graduate Ashley Johnson awarded prestigious Hogg Scholarship for food safety studies , articleAshley Johnson DVM '13 has been named a 2024 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Foundation Hogg Scholarship recipient.
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Gin Carter '02 , articleGin Carter, a third-year DVM student with a rich background spanning marine biology to yoga instruction, is drawn back to veterinary medicine by a lifelong passion for animals and hands-on learning.
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Alumnus finds happiness among blueprints, wine, and llamas , articleVirginia Tech alum P. Michael West breeds llamas and offers llama treks through Four Ladies & Me Farm in North Carolina while also selling 16 wines through Divine Llama Vineyards.
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Veterinary college alumna founds global organization for animal welfare, environmental education , articleAnna Katogiritis transformed a chance email from Jane Goodall into a career championing animal welfare and environmental education globally.
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Alumni Spotlight: Kendall Taney Cummings '97, DVM '02 , articleKendall Taney Cummings, a dedicated Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon reflects on the invaluable lessons of organization and community at the VMCVM, sharing insights on overcoming challenges and the importance of passion in veterinary medicine.
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Veterinary college helps keep an equine athlete at the top of his game , articleTurbo, a 20-year-old Lusitano, thrives in the elite world of dressage through to the diligence of his owner, riders, farrier, and veterinary care team.
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Laura Parkhurst joins veterinary college amid national shelter crisis , articleLaura Parkhurst has taken on the role of clinical instructor in shelter medicine and surgery clerkship at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine amidst a critical time for animal shelters nationwide.
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Veterinary college experts pen definitive book on dog breeding , articleJulie Cecere, clinical associate professor of theriogenology, and Phillip Sponenberg, recently retired professor of pathology and genetics, have co-authored "Breeding Better Dogs: Canine Breeding Management.”
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Student Spotlight: Roger Mack , articleMeet Roger Mack, a fourth-year DVM mixed animal tracker who possesses hidden talents in robotics and baking, refutes the misconception that veterinary studies only focus on disease, emphasizing the importance of preventive health.
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Two veterinary college faculty members author textbook to guide education of next generation of veterinarians , articleVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have written a much-needed textbook designed to provide practical advice and guidance for educators teaching the next generation of veterinarians.
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Finding love and purpose: Alumni attest to Steger Center's impact , articleSharing stories of personal growth, love, and professional development, alumni who have studied at Virginia Tech’s European hub reflect on the enduring impact of their study abroad experiences.
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Accomplished alum guides veterinary students in surgical techniques , articleVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Justin Ganjei, an accomplished veterinary surgeon in Maryland, offers his expertise to help today’s veterinary students learn proper surgery techniques.
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Alumni Spotlight: Calvin Lau DVM '17 , articleCalvin Lau, a proud VMCVM DVM 2017 alum, reflects on how VMCVM equipped him for the real world by emphasizing continuous learning and problem-solving skills. For him, the best part of being a VMCVM alum lies in the enduring friendships and bonds formed with his graduating class, who continue to support each other.
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Scholarships open doors for Carla Gutierrez to study to become a livestock veterinarian , articleIn addition to helping with day-to-day expenses, scholarships have opened the doors to more opportunities and allowed Gutierrez to focus on her interests.
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Faculty Spotlight: Jacquelyn Pelzer DVM '97 , articleJacquelyn Pelzer, a VMCVM alum and committed faculty member since 2009, delights in nurturing veterinary students through their transformative journey. A former professional surfer turned veterinarian, she effortlessly balances diverse roles with style.
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Spring commencement schedule announced , articleUniversity leadership and partners across campus have made changes to the traditional spring commencement schedule to create a better experience for graduates and their families as class sizes grow.
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A pint-sized puppy named Kenny Brooks does a full-court press on heart research , articleAs a key player in a cardiology study at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, this a 5-month-old cavalier King Charles spaniel is helping to unravel the mysteries of heart disease in his breed.
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Student Spotlight: Andrea Connor , articleMeet Andrea Connor, a second-year DVM/MPH public corporate tracker who is interested in infectious diseases.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Gorman DVM '11 , articleAndrew Gorman DVM '11, currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Comparative Medicine Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Science/NIH. With a foundation from the veterinary college, his well-rounded veterinary expertise extends from hands-on practical experience to advocating for staff development, emphasizing empathy in professional interactions, and dispelling misconceptions about lab animal medicine.
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Two by two: Six feral foals recover under care of equine hospital clinicians and staff , articleTreating a sick foal is a challenge in itself but when they arrive one after the other in quick succession and are completely unhandled feral foals it adds a whole different level of complexity! Six weanling foals were transported to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for emergency evaluation and treatment after being purchased at an auction by Colby’s Crew Rescue, based in Keswick, Virginia.
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Guinea pig started veterinary student’s journey, generous donors continue it , articleNoah Goldfarb has known since about age 12 that he wanted to be an exotic animal veterinarian. But between formal education, internships, residencies, and early career positions in that specialty, it can take almost 12 years to get established – and many more to pay off loans.
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Virginia Tech to honor more than 2,600 at fall commencement , articleThe University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET, and the Graduate School ceremony will follow at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream video from the university homepage for those unable to attend in person.
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Emily Lawrence joins Animal Care for Education program , articleEmily Lawrence has joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a collegiate assistant professor in the Animal Care for Education (ACE) program. In addition to working with students in labs, she takes care of the ACE canine instructors.
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From paralysis to championships: Veterinary college supports Belle's agility comeback , articleBelle, a 4-year-old Australian shepherd, made an uplifting return to dog agility competitions after a bout of paralysis.
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Golden retriever's life changed by state-of-the-art veterinary procedure , articleWillow, a golden retriever with ectopic ureters was treated at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Veterinary college lab selected to fight emerging diseases in national partnership , articleVirginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services is one of five laboratories chosen for this new partnership between the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
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Alumna receives U.S. Public Health Service’s Excellence in Public Health Award , articleVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine alumna Ella Rak received the 2023 award that recognizes outstanding work done during veterinary school.
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Siamese cat saved by challenging brain surgery at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleThanks to a four-hour double operation, including complex brain surgery, Jada, a 3-year-old Siamese cat, is beginning to return to her old self.
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University launches Virginia Tech Advantage and a $500 million fundraising effort to support students with financial need , articleAlumni and friends of Virginia Tech join university leaders and guests to celebrate the launch of Virginia Tech Advantage, kick off a $500 million fundraising effort for the initiative, and recognize a $10 million gift for student scholarships.
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Veterinary college to present Distinguished Alumni Awards at Connect 2023 , articleTwo alumni and a faculty member of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine will be honored Saturday during Connect 2023.
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Margie Lee honored with national poultry research award , articleMargie Lee ’82, DVM ‘86, associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Phibro Animal Health Excellence in Poultry Research Award.
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Alumna competes at the Westminster Master's Agility Championship , articleSamantha Perry DVM '19, attended the championship earlier this year with her 10-year-old golden retriever, Dallas. More than 350 dogs competed in the prestigious event.
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Donor, recipient honor family backgrounds with Berty Mae Scholarship to veterinary college , articleFor Ron Guilliams '79, it was the sacrifices his mother, Berty Mae Maxfield, made so he could be successful. For veterinary student Gianna Novak, it was raising cattle on her father’s farm and a visit from a veterinarian to help heal a heifer.
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The dog days of summer , articleFourteen Virginia Tech employees, students, and alumni show off the animals they just can’t live without.
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Small Animal Community Practice re-energized in its commitment to clients and students , articleThe clinic within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine accepts pets from a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg.
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Alumna Kendall Taney named American Veterinary Dental College Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellow , articleKendall Taney ’97, DVM ’02, owner of the Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is among fewer than 20 recognized experts in how to help animals with dental pain.
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Full-tuition scholarship gift makes veterinary college possible , articleMichael and Jennifer Stanton had never stepped on the campus of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine when they financed their first four-year full-tuition scholarship in 2018. Diana Lemus is benefiting from the Stantons’ generosity.
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Margie Lee named associate dean for research and graduate studies at veterinary college , article
Lee, among the third class of graduates from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 and one of its earliest Black graduates, has been head of the college's Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology since 2018.
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Virginia Tech celebrates graduates during 2023 spring commencement ceremonies , articleMore than 7,000 Hokies had their degrees conferred and were cheered as they crossed the stage at one of the college ceremonies.
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Virginia Tech to honor more than 7,000 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies , articleVirginia Tech will hold in-person commencement ceremonies at Lane Stadium starting Wednesday and running through Sunday, and more than 7,000 students will be graduating, including nearly 4,000 with honors.
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Memorial scholarship honoring much-loved rural veterinarian will assist veterinary students from rural areas , articleBill W. "Doc" Fuller ’88, DVM ’97 was a Southwest Virginia mixed-animal practice veterinarian.
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Veterinary college alum Bruce Bowman carries serving others to new heights around the world , articleBowman led a successful private veterinary clinic for large and small animals for more than 25 years before working as a field veterinarian for the commonwealth. He has been on five international veterinary trips: two to Kashmir, two to Mongolia, and another aboard a ship hauling livestock to Egypt.
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Veterinary college, Department of Corrections continue to benefit from two-decade partnership , articleAligned by the common goal of improving Virginia agriculture, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the Virginia Department of Corrections continue to reap the benefits of a partnership now more than two decades old.
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A silver lining in the fight for clean water in India , articleStudents and faculty in the Department of Geography trialed the use of silver-infused ceramic tiles as a way to provide clean water to schools in rural India.
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Veterinary college alumni at forefront of effort to contain avian flu and its impacts , articleFrom personally escorting a sample on a flight from Virginia to Iowa for testing, to joining a delegation on a trans-Pacific flight to Japan to convince trading partners the U.S. poultry supply is safe, alumni from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are on the front lines in the battle to control the impacts of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.
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President receives statement on academic freedom and free speech written by the Task Force on Freedom of Expression and Inquiry , articleThe statement and corresponding recommendations were developed during the fall semester by a 21-member group of Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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Veterinary alumna Rebecca Persons joins college as clinical instructor , articleIn her position as clinical instructor, Persons focuses on clinical practice and also divides her time between teaching and assisting with labs.
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In memoriam: Cecil R. Maxson, former member of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleMaxson, a Virginia Tech alumnus who later served 12 years on the university’s Board of Visitors, died Dec. 8 at the age of 91.
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Llamas doing well after emergency C-section at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleA pregnant llama with a twisted uterus. Even with the best of care, there are a lot of things that can go wrong when an emergency caesarean section is needed in that situation.
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Connect 2022 brings alumni, students together for weekend of networking and fun , articleMore than 600 registered attendees came to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Connect 2022, Oct. 20-22.
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Casting for data on microplastics in the ocean , articleWith the new Seale Coastal Zone Observatory, Robert Weiss, a professor of geosciences, aims to model the present and future effects of microplastics on the marine environment and its life.
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R. Scott Pleasant honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 1991, Pleasant has made significant contributions to fostering the veterinarian-farrier relationship.
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Veterinary college welcomes new clinical assistant professor in Equine Field Services , articleAmy Santonastaso M.S. ‘16 will treat clients’ horses and guide students. She is particularly interested in treating and studying equine metabolic diseases.
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to deliver 2022 University Commencement address , articleThe governor will address Virginia Tech’s Class of 2022 during University Commencement exercises on Friday, May 13, continuing the tradition of inviting new Virginia governors to deliver the commencement address.
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Alumnus joins Virginia Tech veterinary college as the associate director of student success , articleJay Kyle '88, DVM '93 will work with the faculty and staff of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to increase retention, support academic success, and champion the overall student experience.
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New solar energy project to boost renewable energy efforts on Blacksburg campus , articleThe project involves 2.1 megawatts of solar arrays on seven Blacksburg campus buildings. Along with delivering onsite renewable energy, the new installations will help bolster climate action education and engagement opportunities over the long term.
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Veterinarian alumna helps solve deadly mysteries for the CDC , articleIn helping to identify the source of four cases of melioidosis, Capt. Jennifer McQuiston, a CDC epidemiologist trained at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, was part of the team that stopped the spread of the disease that left two people dead.
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Dog sledding a passion project for Virginia Tech alumna , articlePaige Drobny, who graduated from Virginia Tech in 1997 with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry, went to Alaska in 2004 to take a position as a fisheries biologist. But a love of Alaskan huskies and exploring the beautiful Alaskan landscape led to a different passion project — competitive dog sledding. She and her husband now annually compete in the Iditarod, which is the nation's premier dog sledding event.
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Jennifer Davis awarded 2021 Zoetis Excellence in Teaching Award , articleThe award committee observed that Davis uses a multimedia approach to teaching that accommodates different learning styles.
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Physics’ Leo Piilonen awarded Lifetime Fellowship by American Association for the Advancement of Science , articlePiilonen is a professor in the Department of Physics, part of the Virginia Tech College of Science. AAAS is honoring Piilonen for his “distinguished contributions to experimental elementary particle physics, particularly for leadership in the Belle and Belle II collaborations and in their muon and K-long meson detection and identification.”
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College of Veterinary Medicine hosts successful mentor day , articleAs part of the Connect 2021 weekend and for an 18th year, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine hosted seasoned veterinarian mentors from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and beyond and paired them with veterinary students eager for guidance.
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Recent graduate credits veterinary college for preparing her for military service , articleCapt. Haley Davis serves as a Veterinary Corps Officer in the U.S. Army. She graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.
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Veterinary college’s distinguished alumni award winners to speak at Connect 2021 , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine recognizes the achievements of alumni through its annual awards.
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Alumna doing her part to bring diversity to field of veterinary medicine , articleTierra Price, a 2020 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has created BlackDVM Network — a comprehensive platform consisting of a website, social media accounts, and a YouTube page designed to help Black veterinary professionals connect, grow, and advance within the field of veterinary medicine.
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Virginia Tech, Children’s National scientists to discuss cancer research at ‘Hokies for Good’ event , articleThe scientists will talk about leading-edge cancer research projects in a public Zoom discussion at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13. The event is an opportunity for people to meet some of the dedicated researchers working together to take on cancer.
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Virginia Tech gives details on in-person commencement ceremonies and how to sign up , articleThe university will host 15 commencement ceremonies in Lane Stadium to recognize individual graduates with up to four guests per Hokie grad. Ceremonies will be held for each college and registration is required. The last day to register is April 16.
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Veterinary college’s career transition workshops guide veterinarians seeking to make career changes , articleTo introduce veterinarians to their profession’s wide-ranging career options, the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine offers workshops that focus on career opportunities beyond private clinical practice. Registration is now open for the next virtual workshop in April.
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The precious moments , articleFrom meeting her future husband, Nathan Cummings ’98, MS ’02, Ph.D. ’04, walking across the Drillfield at 8 a.m. in the dead of winter, to conducting undergraduate research on lizards, each moment is precious to Kendall Taney Cummings '97, DVM'02. Her time at Virginia Tech helped her grow, pushed her to get involved, and led to her success.
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Sherrie Clark named interim department head of large animal clinical sciences , articleClark, professor of theriogenology and a diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists, has been a faculty member in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine since 2011. Her teaching and research focus on advanced reproductive techniques in a variety of species, with a concentration in conditions that cause infertility.
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Veterinary college alumni uniquely prepared for a pandemic , articleFrom public health veterinarians and pathologists to veterinary epidemiologists and disease surveillance experts, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's One Health-trained alumni have their boots on the ground in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Veterinary college alumna Lauren Dodd serves the world , articleA dual-degree graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Dodd continued a family legacy of service when she commissioned in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps.
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Veterinary college’s distinguished alumni award winners to speak at virtual continuing education webinar , articleVeterinary medicine alumnae Cindy Driscoll ’87 and Karen Meidenbauer ’16 received Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award and Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, respectively.
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Commencement 101: Details about this year's ceremony , articleThe university ceremony will be online at vt.edu at 6:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 15, and will be viewable on-demand afterward.
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Online commencement details announced , articleVirginia Tech will celebrate the Class of 2020 during online commencement exercises Friday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The first-of-its-kind event will feature inspirational messages from notable Hokies, including Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier, legendary defensive coordinator Bud Foster, and world-renowned poet and University Distinguished Professor Nikki Giovanni.
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Virginia Tech launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign ever , articleBoundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech has a goal to raise $1.5 billion to fuel excellence across all university programs and drive forward major strategic priorities. A second goal is to engage 100,000 alumni in meaningful ways over the course of the campaign.
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Donations to Virginia Tech reached a new high: $181.9 million , articleTens of thousands of donors stepped forward to support programs throughout Virginia Tech in a year of unprecedented generosity.
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Distinguished alumni award winners to speak at veterinary college’s reunion weekend and CE conference , articleDoctor of veterinary medicine alumni William "Bill" Tyrrell and Claire Simeone received the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award and Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, respectively.
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Veterinary college alumna Susan VandeWoude named to National Academy of Sciences , articleA veterinarian, teacher, researcher, and associate dean for research in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, VandeWoude has specialized in studying conditions affecting cats, both big and small.
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Student club works to enrich lives through assistive devices and technology , articleThe Virginia Tech chapter of Quality of Life Plus, a national organization, began as a senior design project but has blossomed into a student organization that regularly takes on “challengers.” The group recently created a device to help an alumna paddle in a canoe.
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Andrea Oliver named 2019 Outstanding Graduating Student for Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine , articleA "horse girl" growing up, Oliver is a doctor of veterinary medicine candidate and this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Graduating Student Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. She earned a B.S. in animal and poultry science in 2015 from Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Department of Geosciences' Michael Hochella honored with emeritus status by Board of Visitors , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1992, Hochella made significant contributions to local, regional, and global environmental science through his work in geochemistry and mineralogy focusing on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
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F. William Pierson honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1990, Pierson conducted research in the areas of poultry health i.e., pathophysiology, disease surveillance, and vaccine development, as well as general biosecurity and infection control and prevention.
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Class of 2018: Kristin Eden brings animal and human health perspective in new role at Virginia Tech Carilion , articleIn her role as an assistant professor in VTCSOM's Department of Basic Science Education, the three-time Hokie, veterinary pathologist, and researcher will teach medical students as well as conduct translational research in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
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R. Scott Pleasant named C.R. Roberts Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine , articlePleasant joined the veterinary college in 1991 after completing a residency in large animal surgery.
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Veterinary college names distinguished alumni award winners , articleSharon L. Deem B.S. '85, D.V.M. '88, and Bom Spina Harris D.V.M. '08 have been honored with the veterinary college's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2018 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, respectively.
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Cassie Wedd Wagner joins veterinary college as director of alumni and referring practitioner relations , articleIn her new role, Wagner leads engagement of the college’s more than 3,200 professional and graduate program alumni. She also serves as the primary liaison between referring veterinary practitioners in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Hokie scientist breaks new ground for TED Fellows , articleClaire Simeone has become the first-ever veterinarian to be named a TED Fellow — a dream come true she credits in part to attending the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
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Alumna investigates infectious diseases to save lives , articleJennifer McQuiston, a deputy director at the CDC, often is on the front lines of infectious disease investigations. She will speak at a summit in Washington, D.C., for the Virginia Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Oct. 30.
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Virginia Tech scientists to focus on diseases, bioterrorism at Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine summit , articleVirginia Tech leaders, scientists, and engineers will gather Oct. 29-30 to focus on challenges in emerging infections and preparedness for the 2017 Summit of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
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Virginia Tech community launches crowdfunding campaign to prep high schoolers for STEM careers , articleSince launching in 2007, demand for Kids' Tech University has skyrocketed, and the program has expanded to serve thousands of kids throughout the commonwealth.
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The future of public health: Recent master of public health graduates take on new roles at Carilion , articleSarah Wohlford and Kirsten Simpkins encourage current public health students to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the program to explore career choices.
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Veterinary college names distinguished alumni award winners , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech has recognized two alumni with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Outstanding Recent Alumni Award.
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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to deliver 2017 Virginia Tech University Commencement address , articleSandberg, author of the national bestseller "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead," will be introduced by Regina E. Dugan, a Virginia Tech alumna and vice president of engineering and leader of Facebook's Building 8 hardware product development team, at the May 12 University Commencement ceremony.
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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine remembrance wall will honor charter class member Caroline Osborne , articleIn one of her personal statements to medical school, Caroline described herself as a “quilt of many colors” because of all of her interests and strengths. During her third year of medical school she was diagnosed with aggressive melanoma.
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Veterinary college names distinguished alumni award winners , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech has recognized Richard "Chip" Godine with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Megan Shepherd with its Outstanding Recent Alumni Award.
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Virginia Tech Magazine explores the fight against cancer, remembers the late President Emeritus Paul Torgersen , articleThe summer 2015 edition of Virginia Tech Magazine explores the university community's various roles in the fight against cancer; remembers the life and career of the late Paul Torgersen, Virginia Tech's president from 1994 through 2000; overviews campus construction projects to improve traffic flow; and examines a catapult-like device designed by the Virginia Tech chapter of the Society of American Military Engineers.
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Virginia Tech Magazine surveys university's efforts to ensure food and water for a growing population , articleThe fall 2014 edition of Virginia Tech Magazine examines Virginia Tech's efforts to provide food and fresh water for a growing population; the human-canine bond on campus; the entrepreneurial creative space offered by NuSpark; and the engineering, landscaping, and maintenance of the Duck Pond.
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Dr. John Rossmeisl honored with 2014 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence , articleDr. John Rossmeisl of Blacksburg, Va., associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, received the prestigious Zoetis Award for Research Excellence at the college's 25th Annual Research Symposium on Thursday, March 20.
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Austin Larrowe, Ashley Francis named 2014-15 board of visitors student representatives , articleGraduate and undergraduate student representatives named by Board of Visitors
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Rachel Baum named 2013 Outstanding Graduating Student in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine , articleVirginia Tech has named Rachel Baum of Gaithersburg, Md. (20878), as the Outstanding Graduating Student in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine for the 2012-13 academic year.
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Dr. Katie Boes joins veterinary college as instructor of clinical pathology , articleDr. Katie Boes joins veterinary college as instructor of clinical pathology
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