State of the College

I recently had the pleasure of presenting the State of the College at College Hour, where I shared the exciting events that are taking place at this great college. At the CVM we’ve had many accomplishments recently, and this is a trend I expect to continue as we begin our centennial year.

Professor Katrin Hinrichs awarded prestigious Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction

The International Congress of Animal Reproduction (ICAR) announces that Professor Katrin Hinrichs of the CVM is the recipient of the 2016 Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction. The prize, which is the most prestigious award in animal reproduction and one of the largest of its kind.

D. Wayne Lukas visits Texas A&M University

D. Wayne Lukas is well known for his success as a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, and during a recent trip to Texas A&M he was recognized not only for his success as a racehorse trainer, but also for his generosity in sharing a piece of racing history with students at Texas A&M.

Stress Symposium educates attendees on the effects of stress

The symposium titled “Evolution of Stress: From Genome to Disease” was held on Oct. 8-9. The event was jointly sponsored by the Institute for Genomic Sciences and Society, the CVM, and the One Health Initiative.

Study shows migratory songbirds can carry ticks into the United States

When billions of songbirds make their yearly trip from their winter homes in South and Central America to North America, they are not alone. Some migratory songbirds pick up hitchhikers—specifically ticks, according to researchers at the CVM and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Migratory Bird Center.

Research at Texas A&M uncovers new facets of blood vessel formation

Researchers at the CVM are a step closer to understanding how blood vessels form. Drs. Sankar P. Chaki, Rola Barhoumi, and Gonzalo Rivera identified the contribution of Nck to morphological changes involved in early steps of blood vessel formation.

Former Student to be inducted into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Dr. Charles W. “Doc” Graham ’53 will be inducted as a 2016 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member–the highest honor bestowed on individuals who have shown excellence in competition, business, and support of rodeo and western lifestyle in Texas.

CVM Class of 1960 Reunites

The DVM Class of 1960 met on Oct. 23-25 to celebrate 55 years of service and dedication to veterinary medicine. Ten members of the surviving 20 classmates joined together from as far away as California to rekindle their friendships and share fond memories of the CVM.

Follow the Progess of the VBEC Online

You can view the latest state of the new Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex (VBEC) online. The webpage allows for a time-lapse video of construction.