New graduate degree recipients take diplomas
Dr. Paul Davenport stands with his mentee, Jill Confrey, after she received her Ph.D. on Dec. 17.
Several UF College of Veterinary Medicine graduate students received their diplomas during campuswide commencement exercises for the completed fall semester, held Dec. 17 at the O’Connell Center.
Jill Condrey, whose mentor was Dr. Paul Davenport, was the one student from the college to receive a Ph.D. this term.
From the college’s online Master of Science programs, several students received degrees in the following disciplines:
Forensic Toxicology:
- Steven May
- Anthony Toufic Nehme
- Alyssa Nicole Page
- Alesia Marie Smith
- Bridget Verdino
- Charis Wynn
Nina Stively and Dikaia-Loukia Agapis (Tomazos) are shown following commencement ceremonies at the UF O’Connell Center on Dec. 17. Both received their Master of Science degrees with a focus on shelter medicine.
Shelter Medicine:
- Dikaia-Loukia Agapis (Tomazos)
- Nina Stively
- Lauren Townsley
Veterinary Forensic Science:
- Janice Lauren Allerton Baker
- Christian Broadhurst
- Jami George
- Sara K. Harrison
- Ivy Kathryn Levan
- Becca Levin
- Sharon Lynn Ostermann
- Lisa Michelle Smith
- Mindy Tenenbaum
January-February 2017
Professor emeritus honored for accomplishments in pathology
A national group has honored a professor emeritus of anatomical pathology at the UFCVM for his career achievements.
Professor emeritus honored by national equine group
A national equine group has honored a professor emeritus of ophthalmology at the college for his academic achievements.
Study named a “top discovery” in endocrinology
A study that provides new insight into the way in which estrogen is involved in male reproductive health was noted as a “top discovery” in endocrinology.
College involved in new $10 million center to address Zika and other diseases
With a $10 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UF will lead a highly collaborative research program focused on stopping vector-borne diseases.
Emergency team helps pup survive near-drowning episode
A Doberman puppy survived a near-drowning episode thanks to UF veterinary emergency specialists.
Key college organizational changes announced
The college will soon create a fifth academic department, reflecting the first significant organizational change at the college in 22 years.
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- Professor emeritus honored for accomplishments in pathology
- Professor emeritus honored by national equine group
- Veterinary practitioner receives UF’s Distinguished Alumnus Award
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- Study named a “top discovery” in endocrinology
- College involved in new $10 million center to address Zika and other diseases
- Key college organizational changes announced
