News Stories
Winter Wins National Research Award from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
COLLEGE STATION, TX – Dr. Randolph Winter, DVM, a veterinary resident at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has been named one of two 2014 ACVIM Resident Research Award Winners by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) that are working on projects funded by the American Kennel Club […]
Dr. Sandee Hartsfield Retires from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Sandee Hartsfield, head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, retired June 20, 2014. He leaves a legacy of excellence in service, having been recognized with many awards during his time with the college, including the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students Distinguished Teaching Award on both the college and university levels. He was […]
Dr. Matt Miller Retires as Director of the Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies
Dr. Matt Miller, Director of the Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS), retired on June 27, 2014. Dr. Miller plans to remain engaged in TIPS, as this will allow him the opportunity to continue his work as a PI on important contracts and grants. Dr. Miller has had a long and successful career at […]
Biomedical Sciences Holds New Student Conferences
With the fall 2014 semester just around the corner, students are arriving to attend the Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) new student conferences, bringing in a total of 865 enrolled students for the fall. This number is up by 114 students from last year. “When we run an orientation, we spend approximately eight hours with students, giving […]
CCOB Has First Audit by the Office of the Governor
On June 17, the Office of the Governor’s Compliance and Oversight Division met in College Station with the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology (CCOB) regarding the Emerging Technology Fund award and received a detailed update of the status of the project The CCOB was launched in August, 2013 with a public announcement by Governor […]
64th Annual James Steel Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man
The 64th Annual James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man (DIN) was held June 25-27, 2014 in Irving, Texas, and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) was well represented. Dr. Eleanor M. Green, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine, presented the J.V. Irons Keynote Address, […]
Students Travel to Africa for Study Abroad
Professors James Derr and Linda Logan recently returned from leading a group of 10 students on a unique study abroad opportunity. The group spent two weeks in South Africa immersed in the fields of pathology, applied physiology, infections and parasitic diseases, pharmacology of game capture, and wildlife conservation methods. “This course is designed for students […]
Flippers, Feathers, and Fun for Veterinary Students Visiting SeaWorld
Our veterinary students have been busy lately spreading the word about veterinary medicine. They have presented to 1,992 students and 70 teachers at 12 public schools on topics such as “Careers in Veterinary Science,” “Human Impact on Wildlife,” “Cell Theory and Taxonomy,” “Comparative Anatomy,” “Life as a Veterinarian,” and “Animal Behavior”. In mid-June, students traveled […]
Making an Impact as a Global Health Leader
Dr. Kenita Rogers, Associate Dean for Professional Programs, and Ms. Belinda Hale, Assistant Dean for Finance, participated in the Penn Executive Veterinary Leadership Program June 23-26 at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wharton School partnered together on a leadership development program designed for veterinarians […]
Kerwin Named Interim Head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Dr. Sharon Kerwin has accepted the position of Interim Head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) and will officially assume the role on June 20, 2014, following the retirement of Dr. Sandee Hartsfield. Like Hartsfield, Kerwin […]
