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AAVMC Announces Keynote Speakers at Catalyze Annual Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2025) — Esteemed educators Zachary Pardos, PhD, of the University of California, Berkeley, and Jade Sasser, PhD, of the University of California, Riverside, have been named keynote speakers for Catalyze 2025, the annual conference of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Catalyze 2025 takes place April 9–12 in Washington, […]

AAVMC Endorses AAUP 1940 Statement on Academic Freedom

MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Croxson Phone: 202-371-9195 x500 Email: marketing@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, DC, February 6, 2025 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Board of Directors has endorsed the 1940 Statement on Academic Freedom, as set forth by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). “We support the right of academic institutions to determine how […]

Highlighting Excellence: AAVMC Unveils 2025 Award Winners

WASHINGTON, DC, January 15, 2025 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) proudly announces its 2025 award winners, recognizing exceptional contributions to academic veterinary medicine through excellence in research, leadership, teaching, and advancing diversity. We extend warm congratulations to all awardees: AAVMC Excellence in Research Award 2024 AAVMC Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award, Presented […]

AAVMC Highlights 2025 Merck Animal Health and Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship Winners

MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Croxson Phone: 202-371-9195 x500 Email: marketing@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, DC, January 13, 2024 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has awarded $166,000 in scholarships to students enrolled at AAVMC Member Institutions. These scholarships support AAVMC’s mission to inspire innovation and promote excellence in academic veterinary medicine worldwide. The Merck Animal Health Diversity […]

AAVMC Names 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort, Awards $300,000 in Scholarship Funds

MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Croxson Phone: 202-371-9195 x500 Email: marketing@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, DC, January 13, 2025 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), in partnership with Chewy Health, is excited to announce the 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort. This innovative program combines financial assistance, professional development resources, and mentorship opportunities to empower underrepresented veterinary students […]

Rowan University is now an AAVMC Member Institution  

MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Croxson Phone: 202-371-9195 x500 Email: marketing@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, DC, December 5, 2024 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to welcome Rowan University as an AAVMC Member Institution. Per AAVMC Guidelines, Member Institutions must be accredited by or gain “reasonable assurance” from AVMA’s Council on Education (COE). Previously, the University was a […]