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Student Spotlight: Natasha Welch , articleMeet Natasha Welch, a third-year DVM small animal tracker who wants to become a small animal soft tissue surgeon.
Date: Dec 05, 2023 -
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Guinea pig started veterinary student’s journey, generous donors continue it , articleThanks to a guinea pig, Noah Goldfarb has known since around 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.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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Integrating ancient art and modern science: Acupuncture in veterinary education , articleFor thousands of years, acupuncture has played a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine, known for promoting healing and balance. Today, this practice is gaining recognition in veterinary medicine as a safe, effective complementary therapy.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Amanda Gabriel , articleMeet Amanda Gabriel, a third-year DVM small animal tracker who loves painting and taking hikes with her dogs.
Date: Nov 10, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech veterinary scholars excel at national pathology meeting , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine showcased its talent at the annual American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP) meeting in Chicago last month.
Date: Nov 09, 2023 -
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Theriogenologist Jessica Cowley joins Production Management Medicine team , articleCowley has recently joined the veterinary college as an assistant clinical professor. In this position, Cowley is part of the Production Management Medicine (PMM) team, which provides on-the-farm care for animals within a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg. Cowley will teach students completing their PMM rotations.
Date: Nov 08, 2023 -
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Ut Prosim plus puppies: Veterinary student raises a service dog , articleKelsey Thornton, a dedicated third-year DVM student, shares her journey as a puppy raiser for canine companions.
Date: Nov 07, 2023 -
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Collaboration and community: Inspiration Beyond the Classroom at Virginia Public Health Conference , articleEight students and five faculty and staff members from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Public Health Program attended the Virginia Public Health Association’s annual conference, keeping updated with what’s new in the field and connecting with public health professionals.
Date: Oct 25, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Mary Kalvaitis , articleMeet Mary Kalvaitis, a dedicated third-year DVM mixed animal tracker who is also a licensed veterinary technician.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 -
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Connect 2023 Photo Recap , articleDuring the weekend of October 6-7, 2023, we celebrated a series of mentorship events, reunions, and continuing education sessions. A big thank you to all mentors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and sponsors for their contributions and efforts in ensuring the success of this memorable weekend.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
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Veterinary professor, students care for exotic animals at SeaQuest Lynchburg , articleOn one morning each month, Stephen A. Smith examines the health of more species of animals than many veterinarians will in a lifetime. Because of that, some students get that same experience before they even graduate as veterinarians.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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Veterinary College unveils tranquil wellness room to support mental wellbeing , articleThe veterinary college has introduced a new freestanding wellness room within its library to prioritize the mental health of its community members. The room or pod serves as a peaceful enclave for students, staff, and faculty, providing a space for spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.
Date: Oct 10, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Shelby Lassiter , articleMeet Shelby Lassiter, a second-year DVM small animal tracker. Originally from Spencer, WV, Shelby pursued a degree in Biochemistry at Marietta College before discovering her passion for veterinary medicine.
Date: Oct 04, 2023 -
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Jada the 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.
Date: Oct 03, 2023 -
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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Jessica Black as Director of DVM Student Success , articleJessica Black is the new director of DVM student success within the Office of Academic Affairs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. With a wealth of experience in higher education and a passion for supporting students, Black brings a unique set of skills to her new role.
Date: Sep 29, 2023 -
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Graduate student researcher Hassebroek wins national award for study on COVID-19 vaccine candidate , articleAnna Hassebroek, a doctoral candidate in the Meng Lab of Molecular Virology and an anatomic pathology resident at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2023 recipient of the Boehringer Ingelheim Research Award for Graduate Veterinarians.
Date: Sep 26, 2023 -
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Veterinary college wins AKC theriogenology grant , articleThanks to a $125,000 grant from the American Kennel Club, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and the Theriogenology Foundation, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is welcoming a new theriogenology resident, Gabriela Carneiro de Sousa.
Date: Sep 12, 2023 -
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Undergraduates gain veterinary research experience through Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program , articleTwo undergraduate aspiring veterinarians got hands-on research experience at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine this summer through the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP).
Date: Sep 11, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: E'lisia Davis , articleAn aspiring veterinarian in the DVM program at the college, E'lisia Davis is fueled by her lifelong devotion to animals and a deep-rooted desire to advocate for their welfare. With a harmonious blend of compassion, creativity, and unwavering family support, E'lisia's journey stands as a testament to her commitment to becoming an exceptional and caring veterinarian.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
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Veterinary students awarded fellowships from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research , articleBriana Gleizer and Taylor Mortensen, both veterinary students from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, were selected for the Veterinary Student Research Fellowship. This marks the first time any student from the college has been chosen for this fellowship.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Students Stroll with Shelter Cats , articleJulianna Scardina, Class of 2024 at the veterinary college, and Allie Andrukonis a CALS animal science student, are participating in the Summer Veterinary Student Research Program. Their project aims to train shelter cats to ride in carriages, making them more adoptable and socially involved in the lives of pet owners.
Date: Aug 30, 2023 -
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Veterinarian Career Expo matches students with internships and job opportunities , articleThe Veterinary Expo Career Fair, hosted by the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, featured a diverse array of 180 exhibitors. These exhibitors were present to engage with students, offering opportunities for associate veterinarians and externship placements.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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Veterinary students learn through experience at busy, evolving Equine Medical Center , articleThe EMC has a robust outpatient and emergency caseload with specialist faculty and staff, providing an excellent environment for students to learn about equine veterinary medicine and surgery.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
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New Faces, New Careers: Orientation Week 2023 , articleThe college kicked off its academic year with an engaging and exhilarating first week of orientation activities that welcomed new and returning students to campus.
Date: Aug 21, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Maria Paz Buman Ruiz Diaz , articleThis month's student spotlight is Maria Paz Buman Ruiz Diaz, a Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Master's student and a 2022 DVM alum.
Date: Aug 02, 2023 -
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Summer research training program enters 16th year at veterinary college , articleThe Summer Veterinary Student Research Program has been going so long at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, it would be easy to take it for granted. But the major grant that supports it isn’t automatic. The veterinary college has successfully competed in starting a third renewal of the T35 grant as the program enters its 16th year of giving veterinary students the chance to explore research in the summer between academic terms.
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
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Donor, recipient honor family backgrounds with Berty Mae Scholarship to veterinary college , articleEarly life experiences shaped both the scholarship donor and scholarship recipient. For Ron Guilliams, it was the sacrifices his mother, Berty Mae Maxfield, made so he could be successful. For Gianna Novak, it was raising cattle on her father’s farm, and a visit from a veterinarian to help heal a heifer she was raising.
Date: Jul 07, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Nina Havelka , articleThis month's student spotlight is Nina Havelka, a second-year, DVM mixed animal tracker.
Date: Jul 05, 2023 -
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Stantons’ full-tuition scholarship gift makes veterinary college possible for Lemus of 2026 class , articleMichael and Jennifer Stanton had never stepped on the campus of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) when they financed their first four-year full-tuition scholarship in 2018. But now, it is Lemus benefiting from the Stantons’ generosity, having completed her first year of studies as the latest recipient of the Michael and Jennifer Stanton Family Pet Veterinary Scholarship.
Date: Jun 09, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Amy Lin , articleThis month's student spotlight is Amy Lin, a fourth-year DVM small animal tracker.
Date: Jun 06, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Veterinary Graduate Joins US Army , articleThanks to the United States Army’s Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), DVM class of 2023 member Maddie Nardi has a bright future in the armed forces.
Date: May 17, 2023 -
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Commencement speaker Bonnie J. Smith loves teaching through telling stories that inspire students , articleBonnie Smith will be the commencement speaker for the newest group of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduates at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Smith has been an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathology since 1991.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Adriana Fratz named veterinary college valedictorian , articleAdriana Fratz, a dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Public Health student, was named the valedictorian of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2023. The achievement has also earned her the Richard B. Talbot Award, named for the college’s founding dean.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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From Coast Guard to clinics: class president forges a nontraditional path to veterinary medicine , articleUnlike many veterinary students, when Heather Skowron was a child growing up in Rhode Island, she didn’t know she wanted to be a veterinarian. In fact, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to be. After two years of community college, she earned her bachelors in liberal arts from Rivier University in New Hampshire and began an office job — but at the age of 23, she decided she needed to change direction.
Date: May 08, 2023 -
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Outstanding Doctoral Student Allie Kaloss talks about life as a Ph.D. student and looking forward to joining the DVM Class of 2027 , articleThis year's outstanding doctoral student for the veterinary college is Alexandra Kaloss. A DVM/Ph.D. student, she is currently finishing her four-year Ph.D. before starting the DVM program this fall in the Class of 2027.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Stephanie Valencic lives Ut Prosim through a passion for public health , articleStephanie Valencic, senior in the BSPH program and fast-tracking in the MPH program wins the bachelor of science in public health program's 2023 Outstanding Senior Award.
Date: May 04, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Katie Rodarte , articleIn a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Katie Rodarte, an incoming student transitioning from Los Alamos National Laboratory to the DVM Class of 2027.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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Veterinary Students offer community dog wash on April 29 , articleOn April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., students at the college will be hosting a Community Dog Wash event.
Date: Apr 20, 2023 -
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Horseshoes and hedgehogs: Fun for all at veterinary college Open House , articleThe veterinary college hosted its Annual Open House event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Blacksburg. The event offered the public an opportunity to learn more about animal and human health, interact with veterinary and public health students and faculty, and experience the college's state-of-the-art facilities. The event is also an opportunity for the college to showcase its educational programs to prospective students and donors.
Date: Apr 19, 2023 -
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Chilean veterinary student exchange brings new perspectives, opportunities , articleVirginia Tech has had a longstanding relationship with the Austral University of Chile, and colleges across the university have participated in exchange programs. In a three-month exchange, students from the veterinary college and the Austral University of Chile explore hands-on opportunities. The two Chilean students studying at the veterinary college this year are Priscila Soto and Maksimiano Rodríguez.
Date: Apr 18, 2023 -
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Veterinary student selected for competitive military scholarship program , articleIn a room filled to the brim with friends, family, classmates, professors, and recruiting officers (one even joining via FaceTime), first-year DVM student Daniel Fields was commissioned into the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps.
Date: Apr 17, 2023 -
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Ph.D. candidate Saklou receives research fellowship, will employ data analysis for animal, human health , articleNadia Saklou first heard the term “clinician-scientist” while attending veterinary school at Colorado State. Now, with experience as both a clinician and scientist at Virginia Tech, she has become a clinician-scientist herself with a fellowship in hand that completes the circle back to Colorado State.
Date: Apr 13, 2023 -
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Oncology internship at ACCRC helps guide journey from RVT to DVM for Maryland community college student , articleAs I stepped through the double doors into the bright hallway, hearing cheerful morning greetings and seeing the wagging tail of an alert German shepherd, I knew I was about to open up a new world of opportunity in my journey to becoming a veterinarian.
Date: Apr 10, 2023 -
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32nd Annual Graduate Research Symposium , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine hosts an annual research symposium both to support the college’s mission of educating a diverse population of professional and post-graduate students preparing for careers in veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health and to showcase the research of its graduate and training programs.
Date: Apr 06, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Michael Marciano , articleIn a departure from our regular student profiles this month we are featuring Michael Marciano, an undergraduate student studying pre-veterinary dairy science within the three-plus-one program at Virginia Tech. He will be in the DVM Class of 2027.
Date: Apr 05, 2023 -
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Spay clinics give veterinary students early surgery experience, help pet owners at no charge , articleSecond-year students in the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are being afforded that rite-of-passage opportunity this semester, all while helping regional pet owners receive free treatment and vaccinations for their dogs and cats.
Date: Mar 30, 2023 -
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Golden retriever’s cancer treatment gives veterinary student perspective as pet owner , articleA dog owner, a veterinary clinic assistant and a veterinary college student might see advanced radiation treatment of a pet from somewhat different perspectives. But Taylor Layton sees it from all three at once.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
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Something to be grateful for , articleOn March 4, the veterinary college hosted the Evening of Gratitude, an annual event that celebrates and shows gratitude for the donors who have so generously supported the college.
Date: Mar 27, 2023 -
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Veterinary student Karen Morris competes on “Jeopardy!” Wednesday night , articleThis Virginia Tech student, pursuing both Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees, will appear on “Jeopardy!” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night on WDBJ (Channel 7).
Date: Mar 21, 2023 -
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Latinx Veterinary Medical Association Chapter creates a home away from home , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) chapter brings together people from across the college.
Date: Mar 08, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Sam Johnson , articleContinuing our monthly student spotlight series, this month, we feature third-year DVM student ambassador Sam Johnson. Find out when Sam knew he wanted to be a veterinarian, his superpower, and the best part of being a VMCVM student.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
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Public health students go to Malawi, assess problems in care for cervical cancer , articleRodgers and Stephanie Hernandez, both Master of Public Health students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, went to the African nation of Malawi over the holiday break to help assess the nation’s continuum of health care from home to hospital.
Date: Feb 23, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Meghan Albritton , articleSecond-year Master of Public Health, infectious disease concentration and second-year geography M.S. student Home Town/State: Rockmart, Georgia
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
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Pre-veterinary fellowship gives an Italian perspective on animal sanctuaries for student Anika Rao , articleThe decision to apply for the Doctors in Italy Pre-Vet Fellowship Program last summer was not a hard sell for Virginia Tech student Anika Rao. Rao, a sophomore in the School of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a student worker on the Animal Care for Education team at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, spent two weeks in Italy last summer helping care for animals at sanctuaries while also getting to visit many cultural attractions in and around Rome.
Date: Feb 01, 2023 -
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A night of glamor and giving back , articleStudents at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary have revived a beloved fundraising tradition: Casino Night. The event, which took place on Jan. 21, offered food, drinks, and fun, with 20 tables of games like blackjack, roulette, and even horse racing. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to win a variety of gift baskets donated by corporate sponsors, local businesses, and private donors.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
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Student Spotlight: Chris Hollingsworth , articleClass of 2023, Public/Corporate Track Hometown/State: Silver Spring, Maryland
Date: Jan 24, 2023 -
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Veterinary student Alex Marsh arrives on campus deeply immersed in tropical rainforest research , articleHandling scores of tropical snakes isn’t a prerequisite for entry into the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. But Alex Marsh checks that box, easily. Marsh is a first-year veterinary student, but already has impressive credentials and experience researching wildlife in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
Date: Jan 23, 2023 -
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Only 1.2 percent of veterinarians are Black — this club chapter wants to change that , articleStudents at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have established the newest chapter of the National Association of Black Veterinarians (NABV), working to provide education and promote inclusion within an overwhelmingly white field.
Date: Jan 13, 2023 -
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“This is your space”: LGBTQ+ students forge community at veterinary college , articleLGBTQ+ students at the veterinary college have created a place for community and camaraderie — the college is now home to an official chapter of PrideSVMC. PrideSVMC is the student arm of PrideVMC, a national organization of LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals.
Date: Jan 04, 2023 -
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Third-year DVM student from Mississippi named Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Chili Cook-Off Champion , articleIn a Virginia-Maryland chili battle, Mississippi took home the gold. Mercedes Smith, DVM Class of 2024, earned the esteemed chili champion title at this year’s College of Veterinary Medicine CVC (Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign) Chili Cook-Off. Her “Mississippi Hillbilly Chili” is the result of multiple different recipes (with lots of taste-testing) she picked up from back home in Madison, Mississippi, coming together in one delightful dish.
Date: Dec 09, 2022 -
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The “Canine Instructors” Class of ‘22 , articleJust as the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) class of 2026 this Fall, it also welcomed its new participants in the Animal Care for Education (ACE) program. From August to mid-October, the veterinary college fosters dogs that come from local shelters.
Date: Oct 06, 2022 -
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Class of 2026 receives support—and a surprise—during White Coat Ceremony , articleLast Friday, 127 aspiring veterinarians, wearing their newly bestowed white coats, rose from their seats at the Moss Arts Center and took the veterinary student's oath. With that, the students were officially welcomed into the profession as the Class of 2026, the 43rd class of veterinarians to be educated at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Aug 26, 2022 -
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Biomedical and veterinary sciences Ph.D. candidate receives National Institutes of Health grant , articleJatia Mills said that the majority of the grant will go toward her research on investigating the neuroinflammatory response that occurs because of traumatic brain injury.
Date: Jun 02, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Celebrating the first students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health , articleOn May 11, the first cohort of undergraduates crossed the stage at Lane Stadium to receive their Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH). This brand-new undergraduate program graduated nearly 70 students last week.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Kaitlin Phelon receives the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion , articleKaitlin Phelon is the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion undergraduate recipient for the inaugural Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) class.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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VA-MD Vet Med veterinary students selected for highly competitive Veterinary Corps scholarship program , articleOn April 21, 2022, Col. Gary Cooper, commander, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, traveled with his command team to Blacksburg to induct three first-year veterinary students into the Army. Graci Bettendorf, Victoria Ice-Gipson, and Andrew Ramirez are among 33 veterinary students across the country selected for the Veterinary Corps' scholarship program.
Date: Apr 21, 2022 -
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Gratitude abounds , articleAn Evening of Gratitude celebrates VA-MD Vet Med's scholarship donors and recipients.
Date: Mar 19, 2022 -
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Fostering love and learning , articleVA-MD Vet Med's new Canine Awareness and Responsibility Experience for Students program — known as CARES — fosters carefully selected dogs from local shelters to teach students about routine care and socialization.
Date: Dec 01, 2021 -
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Veterinary students explore research careers in summer program , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Summer Veterinary Student Research Program provides training to veterinary students from the college and other veterinary schools. The intensive, 11-week program highlights the biomedical research side of veterinary medicine.
Date: Aug 30, 2021 -
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Dynamic new graduate course examines pandemic , articleLed by Kylene Kehn-Hall, professor of virology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, a new special-studies course, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), will use a multidisciplinary approach to educate graduate students about the novel coronavirus and the pandemic.
Date: Aug 26, 2021 -
Article ItemClass of 2020 Virtual Commencement , article
Given the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine held a special virtual event on May 15, 2020, to honor and congratulate the Class of 2020.
Date: May 15, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Graduate School honors outstanding students and faculty , articleTwo VA-MD Vet Med graduate students and a faculty member were among those receiving recognition from the Graduate School for outstanding service, teaching, research, academic performance, and mentoring. In addition, several veterinary students earned awards for their research presentations at the Graduate Student Assembly Research Symposium.
Date: May 07, 2020 -
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Veterinary college graduates commission into U.S. Army Veterinary Corps , articleIn April 2020, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine was honored to host two commissioning ceremonies for four of its Class of 2020 graduates.
Date: Apr 30, 2020 -
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Public health students, faculty, and staff volunteer for local COVID-19 response efforts , articleMedical Reserve Corps-trained public health students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program in the Department of Population Health Sciences and in the dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/MPH program have volunteered, along with additional faculty and staff, at a New River Valley COVID-19 call center and at drive-thru testing sites.
Date: Apr 15, 2020 -
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Wellness initiatives at VA-MD Vet Med care for students, clients, and practitioners , articleWork is ongoing at the veterinary college and across Virginia Tech to create a supportive culture that reduces stigma and encourages people to access the resources they need.
Date: Feb 15, 2020 -
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College welcomes new students in veterinary, graduate programs , articleVA-MD Vet Med proudly welcomed its newest students in its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Public Health, and Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences programs.
Date: Aug 23, 2019