College of Veterinary Medicine

Apr 3, 2018

A Tireless Athlete, an Unforgettable Friend

A gift to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, and a horseshoe in CVM's Gallop of Honor, memorialize a beloved horse named Socks.

Mar 20, 2018

Finding New Drugs, Faster

The Comparative Medicine Institute at NC State – directed by Jorge Piedrahita, Randall B. Terry Jr. Distinguished Professor in Translation Medicine – is launching a drug discovery initiative. It will accelerate the identification of naturally-occurring compounds with therapeutic potential, ultimately leading to the development of medicines targeting infectious diseases, inflammation, allergies and pain management.

Mar 13, 2018

A Study in Gratitude

Bella the Labrador retriever and her owner, Valerie Maitre of Wilmington, are thankful for the Petco Foundation's three-year grant to the NC State Veterinary Hospital. The funding established a program to help defray the cost of cancer treatment for small companion animals like cats and dogs, making advanced cancer care more accessible to pet owners and increasing opportunities for veterinarians to learn more from their clinical experiences.

Mar 6, 2018

Making Global Health a Priority

A seed grant from NC State's Office of Global Engagement boosted the infectious disease research of Sid Thakur, associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Population Health and Pathobiology and associate director at the Comparative Medicine Institute (CMI). Thakur focuses on antimicrobial drug resistance that impacts humans and animals.

Feb 6, 2018

CVM Alum Finds Calling, Gives Back

Nancy Rathbun-Ramsey achieved a childhood goal in 1994 when she graduated from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Now the owner of a successful private veterinary practice in Maryland, the alumna and annual donor has pledged 10 percent of her estate to the college to acknowledge its role in her achievements.

Feb 6, 2018

Grant funds New CVM Bartonella Research Project

A $220,000 grant from the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation funds the latest project within NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s groundbreaking research into an emerging — and devastating — infectious disease.

Jan 30, 2018

A New Program for Aging Animals

Advances in veterinary medicine help animals live longer, and with a larger population of aging companion animals comes a new set of medical needs. Generous donor support lays the groundwork for an innovative gerontology program at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine that will take the lead in addressing these challenges.

Jan 15, 2018

From Seattle with Love

Beck Hallmann is a committed donor to NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine, even though she has never been to campus nor has her beloved cat been treated there. Hallmann is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the work of faculty members such as Kate Meurs, CVM associate dean for research and graduate studies, and their work related to a feline heart problem.

Jan 8, 2018

A Helping Hand for Critically Ill Newborn Foals

Nimet Browne joined the College of Veterinary Medicine's faculty last summer as clinical assistant professor of equine internal medicine and leads the equine neonatology service. Raising funds to expand its excellent and innovative equine care, education and research program is among the college's Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign goals.

Jan 1, 2018

Top Stories of the Year from the College of Veterinary Medicine

Philanthropy played a role in some of the biggest news from 2017 at NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine.