Congratulations to new graduate degree recipients
Several students in the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s graduate studies program received their Ph.D. and Master of Science degrees on Aug. 5 during UF commencement exercises, held at the O’Connell Center. The college had four Ph.D., four M.S. (thesis-based) and 14 M.S. online (non thesis-based) graduates who received their degree. They include:
Ph.D. recipients:
- Kevin Kircheval, mentored by Steve Roberts
- Andrew Smith, mentored by Ali Morton
- Ley Cody Smith, mentored by Tara Sabo-Attwood and Nancy Denslow
- Natalie Steckler Stilwell, mentored by Tom Watlzek
M.S. recipients (thesis-based):
- Alex Fox-Alvarez, mentored by Brad Case
- Julia Daggett, mentored by David Freeman
- Myriam Jimenez, mentored by Fiona Maunsell
- Judd Sims, mentored by Art Donovan
Online, non-thesis M.S. degree recipients in shelter medicine, veterinary forensic science, forensic toxicology and wildlife included:
- Cathy Anderson
- Haleigh Arent
- Caitlin Aviles
- Isaac Avram
- Astric Beniquez
- Audrey Bowlin
- Mary Campbell
- Jamie Coxon
- Terri Hutton
- Michelle Joyce
- Peggy Link
- Randijo Neipp
- Clarissa Noureddine
- Sara Schreiber
July-August 2017
Hundreds attend Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day
The college’s annual RDVM Day draws clinicians from all over the state.
Potentially lethal parasite rat lungworm found throughout Florida
UF researchers report that the dangerous rat lungworm parasite has been found in several Florida counties.
Faculty member receives UF Research Foundation Professorship
Dr. Julie Levy has received a UF Research Foundation professorship.
Administrator honored by alma mater
Dr. Tom Vickroy has received the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the graduate school at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Samper named associate dean for students and instruction
A Ross University administrator has been named the college’s new associate dean for students and instruction.
Surgeon named college’s 2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher
A small animal surgeon has received the 2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award.
College communications efforts honored by national group
Sarah Carey led the college’s communications efforts to advance its national reputation.
UF plays key role in managing new dog flu emergence
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine has played a key leadership role in managing the emergence of a strain of dog flu new to the state of Florida.
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