BIMS Students Inducted into Maroon Coats Program
Two students from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences are among the 20 selected to serve in the latest cohort of the Texas A&M Foundation’s Maroon Coats ambassador program. Junior biomedical sciences majors Ryan Bindel, from Mansfield, and Elizabeth Nevins, from Plano, were welcomed into the 10th class of Maroon Coats […]
Texas A&M Faculty Contribute to AVMA Global Food Security Summit
Four faculty members from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) attended the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Global Food Security Summit, held in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9-11, 2017. The summit, titled “Food Security–Understanding the Role of Animal Health and Well-Being,” introduced and explored constructive public and private stakeholder partnerships between national and […]
Legislative Ladies Receive Aggie Welcome at CVM
Wives of members of the Texas State House and Senate were welcomed to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) on March 7 for a day of tours, talks, and socializing. The annual Legislative Ladies’ Day was an opportunity to meet CVM administration, faculty, interns, residents, and clients, while learning about […]
Students ‘Unite’ for Remembrance Day
One in every six veterinarians will consider suicide at some point during their career. To combat this statistic, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM) joined with the #VetMedUnited movement on April 4 to remember veterinarians and veterinary students who have been lost to suicide. In addition to offering wellness carts […]
Thousands Visit College For Annual Open House
The sounds of laughter, joy, astonishment, glee—anything but silence—filled the CVM from one end to the other during another hugely successful Vet School Open House on April 1. Paintings of animals, sent in from elementary and middle schools across the country, lined the hallway walls of the VENI Building, adding color and beauty to an […]
VetMed Students Get Emergency Training During ‘Disaster Day’
Thirty Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) students sprang into action on March 30 as first-time participants in the College of Nursing’s annual Disaster Day, the largest student-run mass casualty simulation event in the country. Led by Michelle Kurkowski and Laura Hurst, veterinary students and co-presidents of the Student One Health […]
Foundation Celebrates Record Turnout at Legacy Society Events
A record turnout highlighted the 2017 Legacy Celebration that took place through the Texas A&M Foundation on Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31. More than 600 people attended the dinner hosted at Hall of Champions inside Kyle Field. As the Friday night keynote, Texas A&M Foundation president Tyson Voelkel highlighted the amazing generosity of […]
Three Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Faculty Members Recognized with University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards
The Texas A&M Association of Former Students (AFS) honored three members of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) faculty with university-level Distinguished Achievement Awards, which are among the highest honors presented by the AFS. This year’s honorees from the CVM are Dr. Audrey K. Cook, associate professor in the Department […]
Allergy Sufferers Can Have Pets Too
Allergies are among the most chronic conditions worldwide, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. Though many of us love companion animals, some pets, especially cats and dogs, can cause allergic reactions in people. Dr. Mark Stickney, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained […]
Pet Poison Awareness Month is March
There are many common household goods and human habits that can harm pets. For Pet Poison Awareness Month, Dr. Michael Ciepluch, lecturer at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained how to protect your pet from toxins. One frequent source of pet toxicity is exposure to common human foods that are […]
