News Briefs
CET Tests New Tool In Zambia In Collaboration With US Department Of Agriculture’s Foreign Agriculture Service, African Union
In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agriculture Service and African Union, Dr. Nicola L. Ritter, an instructional associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, hosted a one-week training event on good regulatory practices (GRP) on sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS) in […]
Aggie Veterinarian Discovers Passion For Research, Studies Antibiotic Use In Food Animals
As a doctoral student, Dr. Ashlyn Holbert ’22 is finding new ways to battle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the greatest challenges in both veterinary and human healthcare worldwide. Holbert developed a passion for veterinary medicine from young age, working on her Aggie family’s ranch in east Texas and through her exposure to a wide […]
Hoffman and Patterson Honored with Provost Teaching Excellence Awards
Two highly regarded faculty members at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Drs. Anton Hoffman and Adam Patterson, have been named recipients of the 2024-2025 Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. This prestigious recognition honors faculty who exemplify exceptional teaching practices, foster meaningful, student-centered learning experiences, and demonstrate […]
Texas A&M Superfund Research Center Trains Graduate Students in Community-Engaged Research, Helps Houston Communities Understand Science
The Texas A&M Superfund Research Center, housed in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), recently organized two trainee development events in Houston promoting environmental and human health. The two events — part of the Trainees in Action in Communities (TrAC) series — created valuable opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to […]
Veterinary Emergency Team Current, Former Directors Receive National Excellence Awards
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) leadership was recognized with Excellence in Action Awards during the National Alliance of State Agricultural and Animal Emergency Planners’ (NASAAEP) annual summit in Baltimore. Dr. Deb Zoran, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and current VET director, and Dr. Wesley Bissett, […]
VMBS Faculty Members Recognized For Dedication To Teaching By Association Of Former Students
Two faculty members from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have been recognized for outstanding teaching and mentoring with College-Level Teaching Awards from the Texas A&M Association of Former Students (AFS). Drs. Dana Kneese and Shannon Washburn were selected by their VMBS peers to receive the award, which honors teachers […]
Texas A&M Former Students Share Inspiration For Enrolling Pets At Stevenson Center
Tonya Yurgensen-Jacks ’92 and Kevin Jacks ’92 have been married for 31 years, and companion animals have been important members of their family for just as long. Their first pup was a rescue from the Bryan Animal Center, and every dog and cat to join their family since then has been a rescue as well, […]
VMBS Staff Recognized For Achievements, Longevity At Annual Awards Ceremony
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) recognized 21 staff members for their outstanding performance and accomplishments at the 2024 Staff Awards Ceremony on Nov. 7. Winners of the Staff Recognition Award include Jeannette Bayer, Beth Bernardo, Sybil Camacho, Docia Charanza, Alexis Fichtel, Elizabeth Garza, Leah Garza, Bryce Groves, Michael Hawkins, […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Bring Home Prestigious American College Of Veterinary Surgeons Awards
Two faculty members from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have won awards from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), presented this October in Phoenix at the organization’s annual summit. Founded in 1965, the ACVS is the specialty board that sets the certification standards for veterinary surgery specialists and […]
Aggie Veterinary Scholars Present Research At Annual National Symposium
Seventeen Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) veterinary students recently returned from presenting their summer research at the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium (NVSS) as part of the 2024 Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program (VMSRTP). The VMSRTP is a 13-week program during which students conduct full-time research under the advice and […]
