Archive for 2016



College launches new video at 40th Anniversary celebrations

By • Dec 7th, 2016 • Category: Features, News, November-December 2016

The college launched a new video at 40th Anniversary celebrations on Dec. 3-4.

Dr. Emerson Besch, former college administrator, dies

By • Dec 6th, 2016 • Category: November-December 2016, People

Dr. Emerson Besch, former college administrator, dies Dr. Emerson Besch, the UFCVM’s founding associate dean for academic affairs and a professor emeritus in the department of physiological sciences, passed away on Nov. 16 in San Antonio, Texas, where he had lived for many years. He served as a professor of physiology and mechanical engineering at UF from […]

Faculty honored at Celebrating Distinction ceremony

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: November-December 2016, People

Faculty honored at Celebrating Distinction ceremony Two University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members were honored during the UF Health Science Center’s annual “Celebrating Distinction” ceremony, held Oct. 26 on campus. The event affords an opportunity to acknowledge faculty members who recently have been named to an endowed professorship or chair. “Appointment to a […]

Faculty member honored by national shelter group

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: News, November-December 2016

A UF faculty member has received the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service Award.

Annual veterinary technician conference deemed huge success

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, November-December 2016

Annual veterinary technician conference deemed huge success Nearly 200 veterinary medical technicians from the University of Florida and area practices joined students at veterinary technology programs from around the state  — a record number — in attending the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual continuing education conference for technicians. “We focused solely on small animal topics […]

Fins for Furs raises money to support Pet Samaritan Fund

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, November-December 2016

The annual Fins for Fur fishing tournament raised $2,563 for the college’s Pet Samaritan Fund.

New $7.5 M grant may aid treatment for patients with respiratory problems

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: Around the College, Features, November-December 2016

A new $7.5 million grant may lead to improved treatments for patients with respiratory problems.

UF VETS aids relief efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: Features, November-December 2016, People

The UF VETS team assisted in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts.

College commitment to charity efforts yields success

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: November-December 2016, People

College efforts to aid local charities show an outpouring of support.

VCOP-Mobile launches with ribbon cutting

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: Features, News, November-December 2016

With the cut of a ribbon, the new Veterinary Community Outreach Program’s mobile service is official.

College, hospital win Gainesville Sun’s “Reader’s Choice” awards

By • Dec 5th, 2016 • Category: Features, News, November-December 2016

The college and UF’s Small Animal Hospital noted in Gainesville Sun’s “Reader’s Choice” awards.