News Briefs
VMBS Faculty, Staff Members Recognized By TVMA Outgoing President
Two individuals from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) received 2024 President’s Awards from the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) in recognition of their support for the outgoing president, Dr. Jodi Long. Dr. Lori Teller, a VMBS clinical professor, and Mandy Zachgo, a veterinary technician IV, were chosen by Long […]
Is Smallpox Still A Threat Worth Preparing For? Report with Texas A&M Scientist Contribution Says Yes
Smallpox, a disease that killed an estimated 500 million people in the 20th century alone, is the only human disease to be eradicated. However, a new report, Future State of Smallpox Medical Countermeasures, from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) argues that the U.S. and the global community should prepare for smallpox […]
Texas A&M Education Abroad Course Offers Hands-On Experiences In African Wildlife Medicine
Texas A&M University undergraduates and veterinary students have the unique opportunity to learn about wildlife medicine and gain hands-on experience during a summer education abroad course led by Drs. James Derr and Walter Cook, faculty members in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. The two-and-a-half-week “African Wildlife Medicine” course in the […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Student Receives Competitive Summer Fellowship
Hope Merriam, a second-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, will spend this coming summer conducting research and honing her skills in equine medicine at Cornell University’s Baker Institute for Animal Health as part of the Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation Fellowship Program. The Havemeyer Fellowship Program provides support […]
VMBS Funds Faculty Members’ Initiatives To Support Veterinary Student Success
As home to one of the nation’s most highly ranked Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs, the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) places great emphasis on its students’ quality of education and its faculty’s ability to provide a great learning environment. Three VMBS faculty members — Drs. Katherine Maples, Yvonne […]
Two VMBS Faculty Members Recognized For Dedication To Teaching
Two Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) faculty members were recognized with The Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Awards for their dedication to their students’ education. The award, which honors teachers who maintain high expectations for their students and ensure academic rigor in the classroom, distinguishes educators who recognize their […]
VMBS Faculty Member Awarded Scialog Fellowship To Develop New Diagnostic Tests For Brucellosis
Dr. Angela Arenas, a Texas A&M University associate professor in the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the School of Medicine, was awarded one of 18 Scialog: Mitigating Zoonotic Threats fellowships to aid in her development of new and improved diagnostic tests for brucellosis, a bacterial disease that can affect humans, pets, and […]
VMBS Staff Recognized For Accomplishments, Longevity At Annual Awards Ceremony
Eleven staff members from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) were recognized at the 2023 Staff Awards Ceremony on Nov. 3 for their outstanding performance and accomplishments. Winners of the Staff Recognition Award include Demetria Cooper, Iris De La Cruz, Shelley Drgac, Carol Emola, Anne Frederikson, Cody Holland, Chris Long, […]
Eighth Annual Veterinary Job Fair Features Non-Traditional Career Opportunities
The 2023 Veterinary Job & Externship Fair at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) presented a wealth of opportunities for students to explore unique areas within veterinary medicine. The fair, which is co-hosted annually by the VMBS and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), connects Texas A&M veterinary students and […]
Texas A&M Awarded Grant To Develop Augmented Reality Experiences For Correctional Officers
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has awarded a one-year grant of $320,000 to Texas A&M University to study the impact of augmented reality and microlearning resources in the field of correctional work. The project will be directed by Dr. Nicola Ritter, an instructional associate professor in the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical […]
