CVM News

CVM Communications & Marketing team earns accolades

Apr 3, 2026

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Communications & Marketing team earned recognition during the Public Relations Council of Alabama’s state conference in March. The team earned three Awards of Excellence in PRCA’s Medallion Awards judging for short-term public relations campaigns.

Paws or claws? Uncovering veterinary ‘cattitudes’ to provide better care 

Mar 31, 2026

Getting to know someone usually starts with the basics. What kind of movies are they into? Are they an early bird or a night owl? Or the ever-polarizing question: cats or dogs? For ages, people have tied their identities to whether they prefer paws or claws. But what about veterinarians? Do clinicians who care for our furry friends have preferences, too?

Veterinary Scholars Program combines student inquiry, mentorship

Mar 27, 2026

Sixteen College of Veterinary Medicine students have been selected to participate in the 2026 Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program. From May 11-July 17, the program will enable scholars to engage in hypothesis-driven research in a faculty mentor’s laboratory and weekly seminars and journal clubs on scientific topics.

Boshell Research Day showcases range of diabetes research

Mar 27, 2026

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will host the 17th Annual Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Day on Friday, April 17, at the Auburn-Opelika Marriott Resort at Grand National.

Precision, practice and 1,400-pound patients: CVM palpation team builds on championship legacy

Mar 26, 2026

As expected, members of one of Auburn University’s most prolific championship-winning teams devote considerable time to their craft. They often awaken when it’s still dark outside and train through the thick summer humidity and numbing winter chill. Like their counterparts in intercollegiate sports, they aren’t afraid to get dirty in pursuit of excellence. A few key factors differentiate these Auburn competitors from their peers in football, basketball, baseball or gymnastics, however.

Storm-swept bald eaglets now on the road to recovery at Auburn

Mar 26, 2026

As heavy storms swept through lower Alabama earlier this month, two bald eaglets and their nest fell from a tree in Gulf State Park. Orange Beach Wildlife Center staff and park residents — who kept a close eye on the well-known eagle nest — immediately launched a search. Thanks to their efforts, both chicks were located and brought to the wildlife center for initial care.

CVM Tiger Giving Day projects emphasize innovation, Auburn spirit

Mar 23, 2026

Auburn University’s upcoming Tiger Giving Day features a pair of College of Veterinary Medicine projects that connect to “Innovation & the Auburn Spirit.” During the annual 24-hour giving extravaganza on Wednesday, March 25, members of the Auburn Family can support the CVM Blood Bank’s efforts to maximize the life-saving potential of its donor dogs and the Auburn University Raptor Center’s efforts to provide safe transit for its feathered ambassadors.

Vet Fest 2026 welcomes community for free family fun

Mar 18, 2026

Vet Fest, a family-friendly event hosted by Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the college’s Wire Road campus. Focused on STEM and veterinary educational programming, this free event is open to all ages for live animal encounters, hands-on experiences and more.

CVM to welcome Donlin as commencement speaker

Mar 18, 2026

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will welcome American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Janet Donlin as its Spring 2026 commencement speaker. Donlin will address the CVM’s 131-member graduating class during its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. in Neville Arena.

From Auburn to the Arctic: Veterinary medicine at minus-60

Mar 9, 2026

Having competed in marathons and triathlons, Dr. Mary Beth Hannon respects the interplay between proper training, nutrition and sports medicine in athletic performance. As a professor of practice in the College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on small animal emergency medicine, Hannon has applied her clinical skills and knowledge of endurance sports to help a unique group of four-legged athletes in one of the most extreme competitive environments imaginable.