Archive for 2015



Around the college

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, November 2015

Around the college

Horse Farm 100 raises $21,445 for student scholarships

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, November 2015

Horse Farm 100 raises $21,445 for student scholarships This year’s Team VetMed cycling team raised $21,445 for veterinary medical student scholarships through the annual Horse Farm 100 bicycle ride on Oct. 25. Approximately 45 riders joined together to raise money for the Dean’s Scholarship Endowment program for the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.  This fund […]

In the news

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: News, November 2015

In the news A story by the University of California/Berkeley news office, based on a study published Oct. 27 in Environmental Health Perspectives and featuring the work of former UC/Berkeley faculty member, Dr. Chris Vulpe, appeared on that university’s news site, then was picked up by UPI and subsequently was picked up by various news […]

Professor receives Distinguished Alumni Award from NC State

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Features, News, November 2015

Dr. Julie Levy, who received her Ph.D. from NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has received that institution’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

Two veterinary medical students featured on UF website

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: November 2015, People

Two veterinary medical students featured on UF website Two third-year University of Florida veterinary medical students, Lauren Brown and Geoffrey Zann, are featured on the newly redesigned UF website. The site, which launched in early November, was created to enhance content relating to UF faculty, staff and students on many levels, particularly with exciting visuals […]

Veterinary technician conference draws record number of participants

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, Features, November 2015

More than 200 attendees participated in the college’s annual Veterinary Technician Conference on Oct. 17.

Endowed professor honored at Celebrating Distinction ceremony

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Features, News, November 2015

Dr. Natalie Isaza was officially honored, along with other endowed professorship recipients, at the UF Health Celebrating Distinction ceremony.

Fins for Fur fishing tourney nets $1,100 for Pet Samaritan Fund

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, Features, November 2015

This year’s Fins for Fur Fishing Tournament drew faculty, referring veterinarians and others to raise money for a good cause.

Two UF faculty now in leadership roles with shelter veterinarian association

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: November 2015, People

Two UF faculty now in leadership roles with shelter veterinarian association Two faculty members associated with the University of Florida’s Veterinary Community Outreach Program currently hold leadership positions with the professional organization for shelter veterinarians around the globe. The Association of Shelter Veterinarians recently re-elected Dr. Brian DiGangi, a clinical assistant professor with the VCOP […]

Roff wins C.L. Davis Scholarship Award

By • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Features, November 2015, People

Dr. Shannon Roff, a graduate student and resident at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the 2015 C.L. Davis Student Scholarship Award for scholastic achievement in the area of veterinary pathology.

Seasoned development professional joins college fundraising team

By • Oct 20th, 2015 • Category: October 2015, People

Development professional joins college fundraising team Seasoned development professional Katie Boudreau has joined the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s fundraising team and will oversee support for the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF. Boudreau’s appointment was effective Sept. 24. Prior to joining the college, she worked for two years as director of development […]

Around the college

By • Oct 19th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, October 2015

Around the college