News Stories
Copy Cat: First Cloned Cat Produces 3 Kittens
COLLEGE STATION – CC, the world’s first cloned cat, may not have nine lives, but she has produced three kittens whose lives already are unique. CC, short for Copy Cat, was born Dec. 22, 2001 and became the first-ever cloned cat by a team of Texas A&M; University researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine […]
Veterinary Medicine Names New Assistant Dean
COLLEGE STATION, November 9, 2006 -Dr. F. H. “Skip” Landis, Director of Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University, has been named the new assistant dean for biomedical sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The responsibilities of the assistant dean for biomedical sciences begin with facilitating the academic opportunities for nearly 2000 […]
First Set of Triplets Born at Wildlife Center
White-tailed deer triplets Sandy, Debbie, and Gavi with Dr. Alice Blue-McLendon Dewey, the first cloned white-tail deer born in the world, is the proud father of triplet female fawns born on June 21 at Texas A&M University’s Wildlife and Exotic Animal Center. Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences were […]
Veterinary Medicine Names New Associate Dean
COLLEGE STATION, July 18, 2006 – Dr. Kenita Rogers, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, has been named the college’s new associate dean for professional programs. Rogers brings over 23 years of service to the college in various positions, including her current responsibilities as associate department […]
Give Something Back to Veterinary Medicine, Speaker Tells Graduates
COLLEGE STATION, May 11, 2006 – Guy Sheppard, president of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, urged veterinary medicine graduates to find ways to give back to their chosen profession and to remember the great responsibilities they have as animal care providers during Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences commencement ceremonies Thursday […]
Canine Kidney Research Continues Thanks To Contributors
COLLEGE STATION, May 8, 2006 – The Canine Hereditary Nephritis Research Project, now in its 14th year at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, has been possible due to the generosity of its founding contributors. The college recently honored Vera Stewart of Dallas, Addi Pittman of Alice, and Laura and Danny […]
Council on Diversity and Professionalism
COLLEGE STATION, May 4, 2006 – The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is pleased to announce establishment of a new Council on Diversity and Professionalism (CDP). The group is designed to promote a welcoming, respectful environment within the college for students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. Because the College of Veterinary Medicine […]
Laurie Jaeger Named 2006 Piper Professor
COLLEGE STATION, May 2, 2006 – Laurie Jaeger, associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, has been named a 2006 Piper Professor, an award that carries with it a $5,000 honorarium. The award was established by the San Antonio-based Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation and annually recognizes and […]
Five Outstanding Grads Named Veterinary Distinguished Alumni
Five outstanding alumni of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University have been honored at campus ceremonies for their professional achievements. The 2006 award recipients are Jock R. Collins of Houston, Thomas B. Hairgrove of Haskell, Billy B. Hancock of Fort Dodge, IA, D. Reid Patterson of Bonita Springs, FL […]
Hundreds to Attend Veterinary Technician Seminar
COLLEGE STATION, April 27, 2006 – Approximately 400 veterinary technicians will converge on the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University this weekend for the 13th Annual Veterinary Technician Seminar April 28-30. Sponsored by the college’s Office of Veterinary Continuing Education, the seminar should prove to be a weekend filled with […]
