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WASHINGTON, DC (May 29, 2025) — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) reopened an international search for a new chief executive officer (CEO). “We are deeply committed to finding the right individual to lead our organization into the future,” said AAVMC President and Board Chair Dr. Bonnie Rush. “This is a pivotal moment for […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2025) — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term. Bonnie Rush, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University (KSU), began her term as AAVMC President and Board Chair in April during […]
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is concerned about the Trump administration’s action to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Although the closure of the Department of Education was touted as a path to achieving necessary cost savings and increasing efficiency, this measure could harm not only students, but also educators and the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2025) — American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Dorothy Gray released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders: On behalf of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) staff, I want to express deep concern over recent executive orders […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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