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AAVMC Issues Statement on Executive Orders

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 […]

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 […]

Midwestern University in Downers Grove joins AAVMC as a Provisional Member

MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Croxson Phone: 202-371-9195 x500 Email: marketing@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, DC, November 18, 2024 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to welcome Midwestern University in Downers Grove as our newest provisional member. Per AAVMC guidelines, any college or school of veterinary medicine that grants the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or […]

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Board of Directors announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Croxson Phone: 202/371-9195, x500 Email: marketing@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, DC, October 2, 2024 — American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is excited to announce that Dr. Stuart Reid, President and Principal of the Royal Veterinary College, London, has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 1, 2025. Following a thorough […]

Dorothy Gray named Interim Chief Executive Officer

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org  WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5th, 2024 — American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dorothy (Dotty) Gray Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Dotty is a seasoned leader with experience in politics, public relations, operations, and association management. President and Board […]