CVM News
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine News
April 2016
Apr 26, 2016
Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony May 3 – Live Stream Available
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will award 116 professional DVM degrees during the college’s 109th commencement on Tuesday, May 3. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Auburn Arena. In addition, 11 Masters of Science in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis) will be conferred and seven candidates will be awarded the Doctor of […]
Apr 21, 2016
Palpation Team Places First in National Competition
The College of Veterinary Medicine palpation team brought home first place honors at the Student American Veterinary Medical Association’s (SAVMA) Bovine Palpation Competition during at the 2016 Student Symposium, held last month at Iowa State University. “I’m just incredibly proud of them. They’ve worked extremely hard this past year, and their achievement is a great […]
Apr 19, 2016
CPS Volunteer Coordinator Wins Women’s Leadership Award
Lela Lofton, the volunteer coordinator for Canine Performance Sciences, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2016 Women of Distinction Award from the Auburn University Women’s Center. Lofton received the award at a luncheon during the 2016 Women’s Leadership Conference. “It’s very humbling; there are many other women who have done bigger and better […]
Apr 14, 2016
Outstanding Young Alumni Recognized
Two outstanding alumni were recently honored with 2016 Young Achiever Awards, signifying their success in the first 10 years of their veterinary medical professional careers. The alumni are recognized among their peers for their accomplishments in veterinary medicine, outstanding community service, and the advancement of animal health. The awards were announced during the 109th Annual […]
Apr 8, 2016
Breeding stallions at Auburn present educational opportunities for students
Auburn’s Equine Theriogenology program, in the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, is recognized as one of the finest centers for reproduction in the country. It is that well-known expertise that has brought Tommy Bradbury, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and his prized Quarter Horse stallion, Frenchmans Maximum, to Auburn for the last four years.
Apr 7, 2016
Southeastern Raptor Center Has Advice for Those Who Find Orphan Birds
Spring in the South means that if you spend time outdoors, you may find a baby bird who is unable to fly well or abandoned by its parents. While we might think the bird is an orphan, Southeastern Raptor Center staff says that might not be the case. It’s not always correct to assume an […]
Apr 6, 2016
Dr. Perryman F. Mobley, III received the El Toro Award for Excellence in Food Animal Medicine for his dedicated and significant body of work in the food animal practice. The Shorterville, Ala., resident was presented the award during the college’s 109th Annual Conference. Dr. Mobley earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine at Auburn University in […]
March 2016
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.
Mar 24, 2016
109th Annual Conference Set for March 31-April 2
The 109th Annual Conference at the College of Veterinary Medicine, where professionals in the veterinary field reunite for continuing education, reunions, and fellowship, is set for March 31-April 2 on the College of Veterinary Medicine campus. This year’s keynote topic is “The Changing Face of Veterinary Medicine.” Kris Street, the college’s continuing education coordinator, and […]
Mar 17, 2016
Veterinary Students Honored at Clinical Awards Ceremony
The College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized fourth-year veterinary students with Clinical Awards for their performance during clinical rotations to signify excellence in academics, student government, service, and clinical medicine.