CVM News

Apr 3, 2026

CVM Communications & Marketing team earns accolades

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.

Dec 1, 2025

Horzmann earns Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Researcher Award

Dr. Katharine Horzmann, associate professor in the Department of Pathobiology, recently earned the 2025 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Researcher Award. Horzmann is one of only a handful of faculty members nationwide who blend biomedical research and clinical-diagnostic service in the discipline of toxicologic pathology.

Oct 22, 2025

Tillson earns Pratt endowed eminent scholar chair

Dr. Michael Tillson has earned the Bruce G. Pratt, DVM Endowed Eminent Scholar Chair in Small Animal Surgery. This endowed chair honors excellence in clinical service, teaching, and research in small animal surgery. It was established by Dr. Bruce G. Pratt (AU DVM ’53), a devoted veterinarian and philanthropist whose legacy continues to shape our college.

Oct 16, 2025

Three CVM faculty selected as 2025-26 Research Communications Fellows

Faculty members Jeba R J Jesudoss Chelladurai, Amanda Gross and Katharine Horzmann are among the 21-member cohort for Auburn University’s 2025-26 Research Communications Fellows program.

Sep 2, 2025

CVM recognizes outstanding staff

The college honored nine employees during its Staff Recognition award ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The awards are presented annually in recognition of how vital administrative staff and employees are to the college’s student education, animal healthcare and research efforts. A committee solicits and reviews nominations of individuals who go “above and beyond” in support of the college’s mission.

Aug 27, 2025

Cottingham to serve as NCURA Region III chair

Director of Research Program Development, Contract & Grant Administration Erika Cottingham has been elected to serve as the incoming chair-elect for the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Region III.

Jul 31, 2018

Staff Recognized in College’s 10th Staff Awards Ceremony

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college.

Aug 30, 2017

Johnson Installed as AAVMC President-Elect During National Summer Meeting

Dr. Calvin Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently installed as president-elect of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Dr. Johnson is a 1986 graduate (DVM) of Auburn University and in 1992 earned the Ph.D. in pathology and biotechnology from North Carolina State University. He achieved board certification […]

Jul 27, 2017

Veterinary Technician Natalie Royer: 33 Years of Service to the College

When Natalie Royer joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983, she was one of only three veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. When she retires at the end of the month, she will have been one of nearly 40. It is difficult – if not impossible – to calculate the number of hours […]

Jul 13, 2017

Employees Recognized during 9th Annual Staff Awards

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college.

Mar 28, 2017

CVM Awards Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

The College of Veterinary Medicine honored five faculty with top teaching, recognizing their work as exceptional teachers in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists.

Aug 5, 2016

Employees Honored during 8th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Dean Calvin Johnson thanked employees for pursing excellence and noted that employees set the culture and tone of the team. He recognized all CVM employees who play a vital role in the strategic plan of […]

Mar 30, 2016

Outstanding Faculty Recognized by Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored four faculty with top teaching awards, recognizing the work of exceptional teachers in the college’s mission of educating future veterinarians and biomedical scientists.

Oct 1, 2015

College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Earn Promotion; Tenure

Five College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were promoted and/or granted tenure effective Oct. 1. Earning promotions to professor were Dr. Julie Gard and Dr. Paul Walz. Earning tenure and promotion were: Dr. Doug Martin, professor; Dr. Thomas Passler, associate professor; and Dr. Robyn Wilborn, associate professor. “We are very proud of the professional accomplishments […]

Aug 6, 2015

Employees Recognized during 7th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony

College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrative employees were recently recognized for their dedicated work and support of the college. Dean Calvin Johnson thanked employees for pursing excellence and noted that “employees set the culture and tone of the team.” He recognized all CVM employees who play a vital role in the strategic plan of […]