CVM News

Jun 1, 2026

Understanding the invisible threats on our plates

Chemicals are everywhere, but we can reduce exposure Many of us are conditioned to guard against food safety risks that we can see and smell – undercooked meat or spoiled leftovers. But, with World Food Safety Day falling on June 7, it’s worth contemplating hidden hazards we likely ingest with regularity – per- and polyfluoroalkyl […]

May 18, 2026

From CDC to the classroom: Dr. Nickolas DeLuca joins Auburn’s Public and One Health Program

One throughline has defined Dr. Nickolas DeLuca’s career: public health doesn’t start with data or directives — it starts with people. From neighborhood engagement in metro Birmingham, Ala., during his graduate training to nearly three decades with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DeLuca has worked to build solutions alongside those most affected.

Apr 27, 2026

Serving at the intersection of purpose and public good

As a high school student, Sydney Rookes took courses that exposed her to plant and animal science and fueled her interest in solving food insecurity through her work on an urban farm.

Apr 10, 2026

Future dentist learning through serving others

Caroline Burrows’ volunteer work is two-fold: her commitment to helping others through outreach is also preparing her for a career in dentistry.

Jan 9, 2026

Public and One Health student turns curiosity into impact

While Auburn University’s Public and One Health (PAOH) undergraduate program has been in existence for just over a year, the major tends to attract a very specific type of student. “They’re systems thinkers, they’re curious, they’re driven, and they’re drawn to complex problems,” said Dr. Kelley Steury, co-director of the PAOH program and assistant clinical professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Pathobiology.

Jun 16, 2025

Majoring in ‘discovery’ Public and One Health celebrates first two grads

Though it just launched its undergraduate degree last fall, Auburn’s Public and One Health (PAOH) program has already graduated its first two students.  

Oct 18, 2023

Public and One Health program: Meeting a critical need

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s new Public & One Health undergraduate degree program seeks to prepare students to solve local and global health issues through multidisciplinary collaboration. One Health as a guiding principle