DVM Students

May 25, 2021

Neel to Depart NC State After 22 Years

The associate dean of student development will leave the CVM at the end of the summer to take a new position in Arizona and be closer to family. 

Jul 16, 2019

A New Discovery, An Unforgettable Research Experience

Valerie Nelson was just looking to see what it was like to work in a research lab. What she found will impact lives around the world. While taking part in the Veterinary Scholars Program last summer at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, Nelson made an unexpected discovery. She had never worked in a research… 

Jun 12, 2019

CVM Students Awarded AKC Outreach Scholarships

Three NC State College of Veterinary Medicines students are winners of a 2019 Veterinary Outreach Scholarship from the American Kennel Club. The Class of 2021’s Dylan DeProspero, and the Class of 2022’s Tyler Myers and Courtney Wicker are among the 15 recipients of the nationwide scholarship supporting students who participate in AKC programs and show exemplary… 

Apr 29, 2018

CVM Class of 2018 Set for Hooding

The Class of 2018 made a big splash when they arrived at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. They’re now ready to make an even bigger one. As first-year students in 2014, they organized an ALS ice bucket challenge on campus, garnering much attention and showing a collective giving spirit. On Saturday, they’ll take the… 

Jan 29, 2018

Student Voice: The Power of Veterinary Mentorship

Of all the items that I keep in my wallet, a particular  business card holds special significance. The paper is smudged; the edges look worn. I cannot remember how many times I have lost it. When I show people the card, I always explain why it’s so important. Ten years ago, I worked at the… 

Feb 22, 2017

Venters Awarded Poultry Scholarship

Katie Venters of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) class of 2019 is one of five students in the country to receive a $5,000 scholarship awarded jointly by... 

Sep 11, 2016

Park One of 25 Students Awarded National Research Grant

Karen Park is one of 25 students in the country to receive a grant from the Morris Animal Foundation. The $5,000 grant is provided to fund mentored summer research projects at... 

Jul 24, 2016

CVM Class of 2020 First to Participate in House System

Throughout the academic year, the houses, which boasts groups of students reflecting differences in backgrounds and areas of study, will compete to earn points by... 

Jul 21, 2016

Johnson’s Winning Essay Remembers “The Gentle Doctor”

The Gentle Doctor is a sculpture depicting a concerned veterinarian in a lab coat holding and quietly comforting a sick puppy while a mother dog sits at his feet looking up expectantly... 

Jun 28, 2016

Tillman Scholar’s High-Flying Dreams Land at NC State

Major Amie Pflaum, (class of 2020), is a Blackhawk helicopter pilot with plans to become a public health veterinarian in the United States Army specializing in humanitarian missions in the developing world...