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May 2, 2024

Class of 2024: A Standing Ovation for the Animals That Saw Us Through

By Claire Ludwig If you were to ask the members of the Class of 2024 why they want to be veterinarians, a common answer would be, “Well, I love animals.” And we do. That is why so many of us have animals patiently waiting for us to return home every day. These animals do not… 

Apr 30, 2024

Class of 2024: Always Asking Why Leads to a Destiny in Disease Research

A first-person essay by Grayson Walker, a native of Collettsville, North Carolina, who received his Ph.D. in 2022 as part of a dual DVM/Ph.D. program at NC State. After Oath and Hooding, he will be a veterinary medical officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Apr 29, 2024

NC State Oath and Hooding Set for May 3

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2024 will celebrate their achievements and years of hard work on May 3 at the annual Oath and Hooding ceremony. Held at 2 p.m. in Reynolds Coliseum, the graduation ceremony will mark the official transition to becoming veterinarians. During the event, the graduates will all take the… 

Apr 19, 2024

Celebrating Outstanding Achievements at the 40th Annual Awards Banquet

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine community gathered Thursday night to celebrate outstanding achievements over the past year. Students, faculty, house officers and staff were honored with dozens of awards during the event at Talley Student Union. Below is a full list of our 2024 winners. NC Veterinary Medical Association Academic Achievement Award: Claire Ludwig… 

Apr 9, 2024

College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine community honored its staff and faculty members Monday afternoon at the annual Employee Awards Celebration. During the ceremony, CVM leaders recognized employees who won external awards throughout the academic year, bestowed the college’s own annual awards and celebrated dozens of staff members’ years of service milestones. “This is an… 

Mar 18, 2024

College of Veterinary Medicine to host Open House on March 23

The big day at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is almost here! On March 23, the college will open its doors to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual Open House. At this extremely popular free event, the community is invited to explore our College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary… 

Feb 26, 2024

What Frogs Can Tell Us About Our Intestines

Human beings have around 15 feet of intestine – which is amazing, considering most of us are under six feet tall. We can fit our intestines inside us because they loop and rotate during embryonic development. But for some people, that process goes wrong and we don’t know why. Nanette Nascone-Yoder is a developmental biologist… 

Nov 16, 2023

Our Remarkable Reach: Check out The Oath for Fall 2023

This edition of The Oath magazine highlights the myriad ways we contribute to North Carolina’s economy and strength by improving the lives of its animals and people. 

Nov 14, 2023

DOLLARS IN, EXCELLENCE OUT

In the 40 years since the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine dedicated its main facility, the college has repaid the state’s continuing investment by becoming a generator of graduates schooled in the latest cutting-edge care and a hub of transformative research into animal and translational medicine. Though the full impact of each veterinarian’s legacy is… 

Aug 8, 2023

From Navajo Nation, Briana Blackwelder Reports

My two weeks externing with Foundation Equine were amazing. Taking the opportunity to spend at least two weeks with a practice is so important. In that time, you have the chance to grow professional relationships and really connect with the staff.