Ten Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine students were recognized for their achievements at the 2018 Life of the College Awards. The awards recognize students’ scholarly work, research accomplishments, business aptitude, promotion of the human-animal bond, and their altruistic service to the college, faculty and fellow students. “All of you are exceptional students and represent […]
Some 100 researchers collaborating in the fight against cancer will gather for the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer, or AURIC, Fourth Annual Symposium Aug. 24-25 at the Marriott Grand National Resort, Opelika, Alabama. Since 2012, AURIC has linked researchers with a common goal and purpose in the fight to alleviate cancer. “Cancer is a major health […]
College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Recognizing that administrative and employees are vital to the college’s success in educating students, animal health care and research initiatives, the college established an employee committee to recognize and honor employees who consistently and consciously […]
Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor Center, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will release an immature adult bald eagle Saturday, July 28, at West Point Lake near LaGrange, Georgia. The release is open to the public and set for 10 a.m. EST near the Pyne Road Park boat ramp off Georgia 109 (Roanoke […]
Ten Auburn faculty, students and alumni attended a national veterinary conference aimed at bringing together those in the profession to develop skills in leadership, communication, self-awareness, and self-care. Held in Post Falls, Idaho, in June, the Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE) is a weeklong intensive leadership training program that encourages participants to think outside the box for […]
Increasing diversity in the veterinary profession is one of the major priorities of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and one of the driving forces behind another historic initiative in veterinary medicine between Tuskegee and Auburn universities. The longstanding relationship between both veterinary colleges has resulted in the development of an initiative to increase under-represented board […]
Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is among three distinguished veterinary students aspiring to careers in equine medicine selected to receive the national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation on Dec. 3 during the AAEP’s 64th […]
Eleven faculty from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are members of research teams announced today as part of a $5 million investment in 11 groundbreaking projects designed to deliver practical, life-changing solutions. Auburn’s research teams are tackling local and global challenges ranging from housing affordability to advanced manufacturing of medical implants. “Auburn research is […]
Three veterinary summer camps offer youth the first-hand experience of being a veterinarian, giving some of them an early insight into a potential career field. A total of 100 students will participate in camps at the College of Veterinary Medicine, coordinated in partnership with Auburn’s Office of Professional Continuing Education. The camps are popular, booking […]
An Auburn University equine veterinarian is having success treating horses with chronic pain and other conditions by using a form of integrative medicine—acupuncture. Dr. Kara Lascola, an associate professor of equine internal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, says acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, has been used in humans for over […]
