News Briefs
Parker Speaks At White House About National Food, Agriculture Security
Dr. Gerald Parker, the associate dean for Global One Health at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), spoke at a White House Roundtable on food and agriculture security on Nov. 9. The roundtable on Strengthening the Security and Resilience of United States Food and Agriculture was hosted by the White […]
VMBS Chapter Of Heifer International Hosts Annual Fundraising Gala
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) chapter of Heifer International successfully held their first annual fundraiser since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic to raise money for Heifer International, a nonprofit organization working to end hunger and poverty sustainably by supporting and investing local farmers in their communities. On Oct. 15, the […]
Steiner Receives German Small Animal Veterinary Science Award
Dr. Jörg Steiner, a University Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), was honored with the Richard-Voelker Medallie by the German Veterinary Science Association’s Small Animal Division. The award was established in 1974 and is given to up to two veterinarians each year who have […]
VMBS, TVMA Sponsor Seventh Annual Veterinary Job & Externship Fair
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) 2022 Veterinary Job & Externship Fair ushered in a new era of networking for both employers and potential employees alike. The fair expanded to include spots for 170 veterinary practices, as opposed to about 130 in previous years, and saw the addition of a […]
‘Aggie Cow Vets’ Represent Texas A&M At Annual Bovine Practitioners Conference
A group of faculty and students from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VBMS) recently brought home scholarships and awards from the 55th annual conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) in Long Beach, California. “AABP is the highlight of the year for many bovine practitioners,” said Dr. Jennifer […]
Aggie Parasitologists Represent Texas A&M At American Heartworm Society Symposium
A group of veterinary parasitologists from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) gave presentations on their recent research at the American Heartworm Society’s (AHS) Triennial Symposium earlier this month. The symposium—which is held every three years for presenting the latest research on heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease, diagnosis, and prevention—took place […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Students Complete Annual Research Training Program
Fifteen veterinary students from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) spent the summer learning about research and scientific communication as participants in the 2022 Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program (VMSRTP). VMSRTP is a 13-week program during which students conduct full-time research under the advice and direction of a faculty […]
Veterinary Students Promote Texas A&M’s DVM Program At State FFA Convention
As the United States continues to grow in its need for veterinarians, introducing youth to opportunities in veterinary medicine is as important as ever. This July, representatives from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) had the opportunity to discuss veterinary education and careers with hundreds of high school students interested […]
Staff Recognized At Annual Awards Ceremony
Twelve staff members from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) were recognized at the 2022 Staff Awards Ceremony on Aug. 9 for their outstanding performance and accomplishments. Winners of the Staff Recognition Award include Brandy Craft, Sabrina Cribari, Sara Galow, Kelsey Hefley, Megan Myers, Derek Osborne, Jennifer Pivonka, Rebecca Pospisil, […]
Texas A&M Superfund Center Addresses Communities’ Environmental Chemical Concerns During Houston Event
The Texas A&M Superfund Research Center recently hosted a community town hall in Houston’s Greater Fifth Ward neighborhood to discuss findings from a household health survey and environmental sampling conducted by Superfund researchers over the past two years. The event was held on the evening of July 20 at the Faith Revitalization Community Event Hall […]
