College of Veterinary Medicine

Mar 12, 2019

CVM Alum Personifies an Attitude of Gratitude

When Rick Hovis received his DVM degree in 1989 from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, he was part of the fifth graduating class. Six months into his career and just starting life with his wife, Kelly, Hovis made a $50 donation to his alma mater. He has continued giving generously to the college over the past 30 years, supporting All Gifts Great and Small, the Teaching Animal Unit and other funds, and he has served as a mentor. 

Mar 4, 2019

Campaign Cabinet Volunteer Spotlight: Judi Grainger

Judi Grainger, a 2015 recipient of the Watauga Medal, supports NC State's Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign as a Cabinet volunteer for the Board of Visitors and the Alumni Association. Learn more about her philanthropic philosophy in the following Q&A. 

Feb 25, 2019

A Love for Students — and Cats, Too

Sandy Thach spent her NC State career helping students achieve their academic dreams. In retirement, she's helping them even more. She recently established the Sandy and Jerry Thach Endowed Scholarship at the College of Veterinary Medicine, and her generosity also will support an exam room for cat patients and the Companion Animal Pet Assistance Fund. 

Feb 19, 2019

A Friendship, a Hurricane and a Lasting Tribute

After Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc throughout North Carolina, Brett Wu grew keenly aware of the needs of storm victims, including animals. Wu decided to support those animals and honor his friend Ashley Zibura, a resident in the ophthalmology service at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, with a plaque in the Gallop of Honor. 

Feb 12, 2019

Barbara Sherman Papers Available for Research

The NC State University Libraries announced the donation of the Barbara Sherman Papers to the Special Collections Research Center. Sherman was a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine from 1984 until her retirement in 2018. Her research focused on anxiety, fear and aggression in companion animals. 

Jan 22, 2019

The Mark of Compassionate Care

Susan Ryan and her 9-year-old cocker spaniel, Goldie, have become familiar faces at the NC State Veterinary Hospital since Goldie received a pacemaker three years ago. To honor the well-rounded compassionate care the staff has provided her and other clients -- and their beloved companions -- Ryan has become a donor. 

Jan 15, 2019

CVM Study to Use Innovative Cancer Detection Tool, Seeks Participants

A clinical study launching at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is targeting a common canine cancer that is difficult to treat. The CADET BRAF, the world’s first liquid biopsy to detect cancer in dogs, was developed in the lab of Matthew Breen, CVM professor of genomics and the Oscar J. Fletcher Distinguished Professor of Comparative Oncology Genetics. 

Dec 11, 2018

New to the CVM Family: Meet Niki Theobald

A love of animals has guided Colorado native Niki Theobald through a career including roles at wolf rescue, at zoos and at the Duke Lemur Center. Now Theobald has joined the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine as the director of development for the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation, where she'll work with major donors to secure support for ongoing research, educational opportunities and cutting-edge patient care. 

Dec 3, 2018

Like Son, Like Father

Inspired by his son Lewis' bequest to benefit NC State's Apiculture Science Fund, College of Engineering alumnus Jim Cauble decided to create a scholarship fund through his own planned gift. His gift will also support areas of interest to his children, making philanthropy a Cauble family tradition. 

Nov 27, 2018

A Sharp Vision for Veterinary Ophthalmology

An advanced ocular imaging system coming to the NC State Veterinary Hospital strengthens the ophthalmology service’s unmatched treatment capabilities and commitment to personalized care -- while helping clinicians gather detail information about patients who cannot speak for themselves. Private support of the hospital's ophthalmology services helps fund upgrades to equipment.