Category: News Releases

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2023 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has awarded the inaugural AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp scholarship for $50,000. This scholarship, funded through the generous support of the Zoetis Foundation, aligns with AAVMC’s efforts to make […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh Phone: 202/371-9195, x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2023 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2023-2024. Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean, and professor of veterinary radiology at the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine is the newly […]

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., January 19, 2023 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has added Rowan University as a provisional member institution to their growing global membership.     Any college or school of veterinary medicine which grants the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) […]

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org AAVMC signs on to support the Gender Identity Bill of Rights WASHINGTON, D.C., January 12, 2023 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has signed on to the Gender Identity Bill of Rights (GIBOR) in support of the veterinary profession. GIBOR is […]

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org AAVMC CEO Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe Appointed to IPEC Board of Directors WASHINGTON, D.C., January 10, 2023 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to share that Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe has been appointed to the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2022 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has awarded eighteen scholarships to students enrolled in AAVMC member institutions. These scholarships, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, support AAVMC’s efforts as a champion of diversity, equity, […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., December 08, 2022 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to announce our 2023 award winners. These awards represent significant professional achievement in veterinary medicine through research, diversity, leadership, and teaching. The award winners are:   […]

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and CommunicationsPhone: 202/371-9195 x171Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., November 22, 2022 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to announce a $50,000 scholarship to be awarded to a veterinary student who aspires to pursue an advanced degree in basic or clinical research. The scholarship is named for […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing & Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., November 18, 2022 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) welcomes the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science as its newest member institution. Previously, the UK-based college was a provisional member of the association.    […]

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan LeighPhone: 202/371-9195, x171Email: sleigh@aavmc.org Washington, D.C., August 29, 2022 – University of Pretoria, located in South Africa, recently joined the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) as a collaborative member. Collaborative Membership is available to any college or school of veterinary medicine outside of the U.S. and Canada which is recognized by its government […]