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.

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.