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First class, lasting impressions: Roger Ramirez-Barrios named 2024 commencement speaker for veterinary college ceremony , articleRoger Ramirez-Barrios will give his commencement address in celebration of shared firsts – his initial class in the United States and first-ever class taught remotely online – and their first steps into veterinary medicine amidst a world in flux.
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Lyme disease in dogs: What dog owners should know , articleAs Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at risk. Veterinarians with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine say dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness.
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Experts available: Trump trial opening statements, TikTok bill, SCOTUS homeless case, avian flu, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week on the Trump trial, House Speaker debate, avian flu, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Jenny Jones , articleJenny Jones, LVT, specializes in large animal care and was honored as one of the 2024 Staff Members of the Year for her outstanding service. She works closely with the internal medicine team to aid in animal recovery and student education.
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Briggs MPH '16 , articleAshley 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.
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Round-the-clock care helps thoroughbred give birth to rambunctious colt , articleAs foaling became imminent for an 18-year-old thoroughbred named Miss Ocean City, clinicians stayed for several nights at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center to ensure they would be present for the birth.
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Virginia Tech's Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society chapter inducts five new members , articleThe honor society was founded in 2005 by Yale and Howard universities and holds an annual Conference on Diversity and Graduate Education at Yale to celebrate inductees.
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Margie Christianson , articleMargie Christianson, excels in spotlighting the veterinary community's endeavors. Despite shifting from her early veterinary aspirations due to her squeamish nature, she effectively contributes through her roles in design, social media, and branding. Margie's passion extends into dog agility competitions with her corgis and pet photography.
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New equine performance center impresses as it begins serving horse community , articleThe indoor arena with three surfaces enhances Virginia Tech's ability to serve regional equine professionals and enthusiasts at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
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Transformative alliance: Health leaders, Virginia Tech forge new partnership for diabetes management and support , articleOver 630,000 people in Virginia have diabetes, which can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and death.
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Teresa Southard seeks answers in veterinary forensics cases , articleSouthard, associate professor of anatomic pathology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, works to uncover if animal deaths are related to illegal activity, such as neglect and abuse.
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Virginia Tech Academic Public Health Corps: Bridging the gap between education and public health practice , articleIn an innovative partnership between the New River Health District and Virginia Tech's Population Health Sciences, the Academic Public Health Corps (APHC) allows students to harness the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) while gaining hands-on experience as public health practitioners.
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Maeve Davis '22 , articleMaeve Davis, a first-year DVM student is inspired by the bonds formed with like-minded individuals and her upbringing on a dairy farm in Berryville, VA. With a passion for veterinary science rooted in personal experience and a focus on mental health and continuous learning, Maeve is driven to make impactful advances in veterinary medicine.
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Graduate students and faculty mentors honored at the Graduate School's 2024 awards reception , articleAward winners included the graduate students of the year and students who received the service excellence award, graduate teaching excellence awards, and outstanding dissertation and thesis awards.
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Public health alumna Caitlin Sharkey brings her homework into the real world , articleWhat started as a classroom assignment has become part of the Bradley Free Clinic's standard operating procedure for infection control. Sharkey, a 2023 alumnus, is the health administrator at the Roanoke clinic.
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New faculty member Umaña Sédo brings love of mentoring students, care of cattle to veterinary college , articleUmaña Sédo joined the veterinary college in January as an assistant professor of production management medicine. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the National University of La Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2015.
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Virginia Tech researchers work to make yoga accessible to everyone , articleThe project, a collaboration between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the University Libraries, aims to reach historically underrepresented populations in yoga.
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Experts available: Solar eclipse, Baltimore bridge collapse fallout, March Madness, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding the total solar eclipse, fallout from the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, March Madness, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Veterinary college symposium showcases graduate students’ research, makes collaboration connections , articleMore than 60 graduate students from the veterinary college and its research and public health programs created posters explaining their research with some of them chosen to give either a full-length or four-minute flash talk about their research to their peers and faculty mentors.
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Loki's Leap: The Golden Retriever who overcame the odds with groundbreaking care , articleIn a display of remarkable innovation, expertise, and heartfelt care, a team at the veterinary college recently embarked on a lengthy and involved surgery or procedure to improve the life of Loki, a cherished 1-year-old golden retriever.
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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Morgan Sowers , articleMorgan Sowers, Equine Field Technician at VMCVM since January 2022 has a knack for staying positive and a passion for helping all animals big and small.
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Audrey Ruple talks about the Dog Aging Project , articleRuple discussed the Dog Aging Project, the largest-known study of dog health that aims to understand the keys to healthy aging in dogs and the risks to their health. She explained what information they are collecting, what it means for dogs, and how it might also be used to better understand human health.
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Experts available: Solar eclipse, Trump on trial, Kate Middleton cancer diagnosis, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews on the upcoming solar eclipse, Donald Trump's legal entanglements, Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, and more.
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Solar eclipse: Experts share answers about science, safety, pet reactions , articleOn Monday, April 8, much of the United States will have the unusual opportunity to witness a partial or total eclipse. Scientific experts at Virginia Tech have answered questions about what makes this solar eclipse so remarkable, what precautions you must take when viewing the eclipse, and what consideration should be given to the pets and other animals who will experience the eclipse with us.
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Things you need to know before you bring home your new puppy , articleNational Puppy Day is March 23, but we like to celebrate all year long. If you’ve decided to add a puppy to your life, here are some things you need to keep in mind to make sure your puppy is set up for success.
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