News Briefs
Texas A&M Professor Receives Grant for Lifesaving Childhood Cancer Research
Dr. Heather Wilson-Robles, an associate professor and the Dr. Fred A. and Vola N. Palmer Chair in Comparative Oncology in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Small Animal Clinical Sciences Department, has been awarded a $94,255 research grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to support her studies of childhood bone […]
Committee Presents New Curriculum During College Hour
A tremendous amount of work has taken place at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) to establish the new curricular framework and prepare for first-year DVM students this semester, and the Curriculum Review & Planning team shared the details of that work at College Hour on Friday morning, Aug. 18. The team […]
Alumnus Discusses Research, Teaching Opportunities In Africa
Dr. Jim Myers, a Texas A&M alumnus in the class of 1962 who has spent more than 25 years in Africa, exchanged thoughts and discussed potential opportunities there for Texas A&M faculty, staff, and students during a luncheon on Aug. 24. The event brought together faculty and staff members from across campus—including those from the […]
CVM Honors Four Faculty Members During Retirement Receptions
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) held two retirement receptions to celebrate the long, distinguished careers of four professors who have said “goodbye” to the university after a combined 144 years of service. The Small Animal Clinical Sciences department bid a fond farewell on Aug. 5 to professor Mike Willard, […]
PEER Fellows Bring Veterinary Science to West Texas Youth
The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) PEER veterinary student fellows recently provided STEM instruction on animal health and welfare to youth in the Midland/Odessa area. Fellows spoke to seven different groups of campers about what veterinarians do and how to become a veterinarian through the presentation “So You want to be a […]
Staff Recognized during Annual Awards Ceremony
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) thanked its staff members during the Staff Awards Ceremony on Aug. 18 for the work they do in serving on the front line through customer service, with the faculty, and behind the scenes in a plethora of ways to make the college what it […]
Grad Students Take Oath During Second Annual Ceremony
Master’s and doctoral students in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) reaffirmed their commitment to their work and their promise to uphold the highest professional standards during the second annual Graduate Student Oath Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 24. During the event, held at The Stella Hotel in Bryan, students received […]
CVM Welcomes Class of 2021
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) held its orientation program for the incoming class of 2021 on Aug. 16. Students were welcomed to participate in three days of scheduled activities and events to help acclimate them to life at the CVM, including meetings with their mentors, introduction to the faculty, […]
First TAMU Bench to Shop Experiential Training Course Travels to U.S., Africa
A team of Texas A&M University faculty and staff accompanied eight next-generation trainees through the U.S. and Africa in June and July for an innovative international training course that is part of the Scientific Business Development & Management Program’s “Bench to Shop” program. The experiential training course embarked at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary […]
Texas A&M Professor Garry Adams Receives AVMA Award
Dr. L. Garry Adams, a senior professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB), was honored with the American Veterinary Medical Association’s AVMA Award during the annual conference in Indianapolis. Adams was recognized on July 22 for his contributions to organized veterinary medicine via collaboration. […]
