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A leg up for giraffes: Auburn researcher explores hoof health
In contemplating the wonder and complexity of the natural world, the late author Kurt Vonnegut found metaphorical utility in stilt-legged, flexible-necked vegetarians capable of balancing 2,500 pounds of body weight on four feet the approximate diameter of dinner plates.
“Evolution is so creative,” Vonnegut wrote. “That’s how we got giraffes.”
Enduring Impact: Remembering Dr. Joe Edward Rowe
Veterinarian, educator, mentor, and devoted family man Dr. Joe Edward Rowe passed away on July 18 at age 66. A respected faculty member in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Rowe leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to his students, colleagues, and the veterinary profession.
War Eagle Flight Frequently Asked Questions The War Eagle Flight is one of Auburn University’s most beloved traditions. Before each home football game, one of our trained eagles takes to the skies over Jordan-Hare Stadium in a powerful flight that celebrates Auburn’s enduring spirit and AURC’s commitment to wildlife education and conservation. Below are answers […]
War Eagle Flight 25th Anniversary
25 Years of War Eagle Flights Celebrating a Legacy. Soaring into the Future. For a quarter century, the eagles of Auburn University Raptor Center have soared over Jordan-Hare Stadium, igniting the crowd and emboldening the Auburn spirit. What began as a humble flight from the endzone to the 50-yard line has become one of the […]
2025 Wilford Bailey Award Winners Announced at Reception
Three outstanding alumni of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine — Dr. Charles S. Roney ’81, Dr. Dorsey Hightower ’68 and Dr. Danny R. Walker ’79 — will be honored as the 2025 winners of the Wilford S. Bailey Awards during a CVM reception held April 17, 2025.
Aquatic Animal Medicine Microcredential Program
Proficiency in Aquatic Animal Medicine Microcredential Program Program Leader: Stephanie Lindley, DVM, DACVIM (Onc)Clinical Professor of Medical Oncologyses0034@auburn.edu Other Program Personnel: Program Overview The Proficiency in Aquatic Animal Medicine microcredential provides Auburn University DVM students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge in this competitive field, build professional connections, and strengthen their résumés. Since the […]
CVM’s Joiner recognized with Leischuck Award for Teaching Excellence
Dr. Joiner was recently selected as a 2024 winner of the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Established in 2005 by Dr. Gerald and the late Emily Leischuck, both 1964 graduates and former university administrators, the awards honor two full-time Auburn faculty members who have demonstrated effective and innovative teaching methods, as well as a continued commitment to student success through advising and mentoring.
Comparative Pathology Core (CPC)
Comparative Pathology Core (CPC) The Comparative Pathology Core offers comprehensive anatomic pathology services to support animal health and research across interdisciplinary studies, both within and outside of Auburn University. Our team is committed to providing high-quality research support, diagnostic services, and specialized training to advance scientific discovery. Our services include: Collaborate with Us We strive […]
Domestic violence survivors served by the Domestic Violence Intervention Center (DVIC) of East Alabama will have the option to take their pets with them to a safehouse starting in 2025. Auburn University faculty, the DVIC and Opelika Animal Hospital partnered to secure a Safe Housing grant from national animal welfare nonprofit RedRover. Most pets living in homes with domestic violence are […]
Charvet Seeks to Understand Comparative Aging
To Christine Charvet, age is only a number. But it is a number she absolutely, positively wants to pin down as precisely as possible. It’s a number that will elucidate how human development and aging compare with other species. Charvet, an Assistant Professor in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Anatomy, Physiology […]
