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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Maureen Noftsinger</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Maureen Noftsinger DVM &#39;01, medical director for Emergency Veterinary and Specialty Services, located at Roanoke. Noftsinger fondly recalls the post-exam taligates and Thursday night study sessions while watching &#34;ER&#34; while she was at VMCVM.  She is passionate about animals but also about helping people, often hosting students in the clinic ranging from elementary school to veterinary school. Noftsinger has a farm with 23 goats, 5 sheep, 15 chickens, 5 dogs, and a cat.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Estelle Ward</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Estelle Ward DVM &#39;88, owner and medical director of West Friendship Animal Hospital in Maryland. Estelle says that &#34;mentorship is one of the greatest joys of the profession&#34; and that small animal veterinary medicine is a people business, first and foremost. Estelle&#39;s 20 critters at Starward Farm include seven tarantulas, three snakes and a gecko. She also has a cat named after Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Stacey Cordivano </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Stacey (Ward) Cordivano DVM &#39;08, founder of Clay Creek Equine Veterinary Services in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Passionate about helping to create a more sustainable career path for other equine veterinarians, Stacey says she is lucky to have had so many mentors to impart wisdom and inspiration, and she encourages students to get as many experiences as possible because any of them could lead to an amazing path.   ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Carolyn Askew</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Carolyn Askew &#39;91, DVM &#39;96. An associate veterinarian at a clinic in Chardon, Ohio, she says VMCVM helped her learn how to be calm and professional in an emergency. Carolyn says she has friends all over the world thanks to the veterinary college, and has learned there are Hokies everywhere — &#34;If you have a VT sticker or a t-shirt people will stop you!&#34;    ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Katherine Broaddus</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Katherine Broaddus &#39;83, DVM &#39;86, a veterinarian with Broad Run Veterinary Service in Bluemont, Virginia. One of only a few women to finish the Vermont 100 both on horse and foot, she is passionate about exposing people to foxhunting and carriage driving to preserve those sports for the future. Broaddus said being an alum has allowed her unlimited access over the years to top doctors and advice without judgement.  She encourages current veterinary students to do a complete history and physical examination to diagnose patients before implementing the help of modern technology.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Aimee Dalrymple</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Aimee Dalrymple, DVM ’95, is a shelter medicine specialist at Shelter Veterinary Care Consulting LLC in Natick, Massachusetts. After beginning her career in small animal general practice, she transitioned to shelter medicine and later earned a Master’s in Shelter Medicine through the University of Florida’s online program. She credits VMCVM with providing the strong clinical foundation that has supported her more than 30-year career, which now includes consulting with shelters, teaching at veterinary schools, and collaborating on research. Passionate about advancing evidence-based shelter medicine and dispelling misconceptions about the field, Dalrymple says all the hard work is worth it because veterinary medicine is “inspiring, challenging, and wonderful”—and even decades later, she can still ear-tag a sow or operate a cattle chute when needed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Amber Lee, a 2013 graduate of VMCVM who is the medical director at Mountain View Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic. Amber says she values staying connected to the VMCVM network -- living and working in Christiansburg enables her to collaborate with veterinary college faculty regularly. Amber loves to bake, and, even though her work is focused on dogs and cats, finds that equine and food animal factoids she learned in vet school are very helpful on trivia night.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Jessica Walters &#39;09, PhD &#39;14, DVM &#39;16, program manager for the Office of Laboratory Services at the VDACS. Originally focused on poultry medicine, she found her calling in diagnostics and lab leadership. She values the connections and skills she built at VMCVM and now gives back as a mentor, adjunct instructor, and advocate for agricultural communities—all while managing a lively menagerie at home. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech&#39;s Digging in the Crates hosts a workshop for students led by alum DJ Zo (Alessandro Manno &#39;07). Students learn how to use DJ&#39;ing equipment and discuss Manno&#39;s career in the music production industry. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Jacob Kocher Ph.D. ’14, a VMCVM alum working in biotech to fight respiratory infections with light and nitric oxide. At VMCVM, he gained hands-on lab skills and learned the value of collaboration and communication. He’s passionate about public health, scientific innovation, and the strong sense of community that continues to guide his journey. ]]></description>
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        <title>Designing hope: Architecture alum responds to Maui wildfires</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Architecture alum Jordan Rogove is using his design expertise to create dignified modular housing for Maui wildfire survivors, reflecting his belief in architecture as a force for public good. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Eden</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Kristin Eden &#39;06, DVM &#39;10, PhD &#39;18, anatomic pathologist at the veterinary college and associate professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Passionate about education and mentorship, she brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to teaching both veterinary and medical students. Whether in the lab or the classroom, she blends curiosity, honesty, and a love for learning, plus a little ice hockey on the side. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Amanda L. Weakley-Scott</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Amanda Weakley-Scott &#39;10, DVM ’14, a food animal veterinarian and co-owner of Lee-Lynn Farms in Virginia. She combines her passion for agriculture with hands-on veterinary care, serving both producers and her community. A proud VMCVM alum, she values the mentorship and practical training that shaped her career and lives by the motto, “just make it work.” ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: JoAnna Pendergrass</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM ’10, a freelance medical writer at JPen Communications. After earning her DVM from VMCVM, she took a non-traditional path, pursuing a postdoctoral research fellowship at Emory University and then a career transition to medical writing, where she uses her clinical knowledge to make complex veterinary topics accessible to pet parents. Her VMCVM education equipped her with the resilience and versatility to thrive in a unique and meaningful career. ]]></description>
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        <title>Alumni looks back: Dennis Treacy - Class of ’78</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Class of ’78 alumnus Dennis Treacy reflects on his time at Virginia Tech as a cooperative education student with the Virginia State Water Control Board. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Melani French</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Melani French DVM &#39;14, associate veterinarian at Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care in Amissville, Virginia. A proud VMCVM alum, she values the strong Hokie network in her area and the hands-on experience that shaped her career. Passionate about youth mentorship, Melani coaches a middle school step team and volunteers in her community, bringing the same dedication to her patients as she does to inspiring the next generation. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Timothy Fan </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Tim Fan &#39;91, DVM &#39;95, a VMCVM alum and professor at the University of Illinois. A leader in comparative oncology, he’s passionate about advancing cancer therapies for both pets and people. He credits VMCVM with teaching him the value of teamwork and communication — skills vital to building trust in veterinary care. At home, he’s surrounded by a lively crew of rescue dogs, cats, and even a box turtle. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech alumnus rewrites the story of a Florentine icon</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A passion for architecture and history led Elon Danziger from Virginia Tech to Florence, where his research is rewriting the story of the city’s famed Baptistery. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Gary Hurlock</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Gary Hurlock &#39;92, DVM ’96, vice president at Crider Foods. VMCVM’s public and corporate medicine track sparked his passion for poultry medicine and prepared him for a career in food safety. A proud Hokie, he’s committed to mentoring students and upholding the highest standards in animal care. ]]></description>
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        <title>Theatre alumnus Dylan Bomgardner helped light the way for Metallica’s M72 World Tour</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Metallica fans rocking out at the M72 World Tour are seeing the creative work of Virginia Tech alumnus Dylan Bomgardner, who supported the tour’s cutting-edge lighting design. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Students in the College of Engineering meet Virginia Tech mechanical engineering alum, David Wilson ‘84, who dedicated 35 years to Toyota Racing Development (TRD), U.S.A. Wilson meets with Virginia Tech&#39;s Ware Lab students and gives them advice about careers in engineering. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The former Virginia Tech Triathlon club officer placed first in the Long Course Triathlon National Championship in Daytona, Fla. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Class of ’66 alumnus Bob Garst reflects on his time at Virginia Tech in the Corps of Cadets and the professors who inspired him. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Erin O&#39;Leary &#39;92, DVM &#39;04, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal House Call Veterinarian, credits her time at VMCVM for shaping her into the compassionate and dedicated practitioner she is today. Passionate about supporting fellow veterinarians, she’s committed to helping others build fulfilling house call practices while prioritizing work-life balance and mental well-being. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Rachael Dunn &#39;10, DVM &#39;14 is the owner and veterinarian at Loudoun Urgent Vet. She values the strong foundation and network she gained from VMCVM. Inspired by her parents, Rachael’s passion for rescue work shines through her involvement with Loudoun Community Cat Coalition. Her favorite quote, &#34;How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard,&#34; reflects her love for the human-animal bond. At home, she cares for a mix of pets, including dogs, cats, a rabbit, a goose, and ducks. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Wynne DiGrassie DVM &#39;96, MS &#39;00 is the owner and practice administrator at Mountain View Equine Hospital and an Associate Professor at Blue Ridge Community College. As a VMCVM alum, her well-rounded education gave her the confidence to teach exotic animal care, despite focusing on equine practice. ]]></description>
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        <title>Scholarship program, ‘having someone there for you’ connects two Hokies for life</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Julie Byrd knew the Beyond Boundaries Scholars program was the perfect way to give back. What she didn&#39;t realize is that she&#39;d find even more ways to help a first-generation student like herself.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Evymarie Prado Sanchez &#39;14, DVM &#39;19, MPH &#39;19, is a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer with the USDA&#39;s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She values mentoring students in alternative veterinary career paths and is passionate about diversity in regulatory medicine. ]]></description>
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        <title>From student to start-up: Virginia Tech alumnus changes the moving industry with artificial intelligence</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Inspired by a single photo, Zach Rattner ’11 leveraged his curiosity and engineering background to co-found Yembo, an AI company offering virtual surveying solutions for moving companies.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kaitlyn McBane, DVM &#39;18 reflects on the invaluable problem-solving skills she gained from VMCVM, the enduring relationships with classmates, and the inspiring advice to believe in herself, while passionately enjoying her work and maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Never one to turn down an opportunity to support her alma mater, Deseria Creighton-Barney ’86 serves a critical role as one of the tri-chairs of the steering committee for Boundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech. In March 2023, the university announced the naming of Creighton-Barney, Liz Lazor ’15, and J. Pearson ’87, as the new tri-chairs, and together, they lead the university’s ambitious $1.872 billion fundraising campaign designed to drive forward major initiatives and scheduled to run through Dec. 31, 2027. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pamela Wykes Armstrong, a VMCVM alumna and owner of Damascus Veterinary Hospital, shares how her education laid the foundation for her success, the sense of community among alumni, and her passion for continuous learning and mentoring future veterinarians. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Allen Messenger &#39;09, DVM &#39;13, MPH &#39;19, attending Veterinarian at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Messenger credits his education at VMCVM for equipping him with essential clinical skills and problem-solving abilities. He champions the welfare of Department of Defense animals and advocates for public understanding of animal use in research. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and aspires to visit every U.S. National Park. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ashley Briggs, whose education at VMCVM equipped her for the multifaceted challenges of the healthcare world. Her journey, marked by a commitment to community and an innovative approach to public health, exemplifies the versatile career paths our alumni pursue and highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary learning and the lasting connections within the VMCVM community. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bella Moncure, a Marketing Manager at Virginia Tech Recreational Sports, attributes her professional success to the MPH program&#39;s blend of academic knowledge and practical exposure while highlighting her unique boating and singing talents and her dedication to mental health and well-being. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Thanks to her electrical engineering degree from Virginia Tech, Megan Bennett EE’20 is headed to the moon. Not literally, of course. As an electrical design engineer at Blue Origin, Bennett works on the lunar development team and transportation unit, where she is building a lunar habitat and lander that will host NASA-selected astronauts to live and work in space. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Despite her humble beginnings, Patricia Joyce ’79 never felt limited by her upbringing. Recently, Joyce made a generous estate gift to create a scholarship that will continue to impact the lives of aspiring students, opening doors and creating opportunities for years to come.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kendall Taney Cummings, a dedicated Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon reflects on the invaluable lessons of organization and community at the VMCVM, sharing insights on overcoming challenges and the importance of passion in veterinary medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ After deciding to change her career aspirations, Alana Davis found her true passion through mentorship and now pays it forward. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Calvin Lau, a proud VMCVM DVM 2017 alum, reflects on how VMCVM equipped him for the real world by emphasizing continuous learning and problem-solving skills. For him, the best part of being a VMCVM alum lies in the enduring friendships and bonds formed with his graduating class, who continue to support each other.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Andrew Gorman DVM &#39;11, currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Comparative Medicine Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Science/NIH. With a foundation from the veterinary college, his well-rounded veterinary expertise extends from hands-on practical experience to advocating for staff development, emphasizing empathy in professional interactions, and dispelling misconceptions about lab animal medicine. ]]></description>
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