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NC State Announces Creation of Distinguished Chair in Feline Health Research

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A graphic with three pictures of Melissa Pineda-Perez. The first is her in burgundy scrubs kneeling beside the huge dog head sculpture on the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Campus. The second is her in a fancy green dress standing next to her parents, her mother in burgundy and her father wearing her white coat. The third is her conducting surgery on a brown dog outdoors.

May 5, 2026

Class of 2026: Sacrifices of Parents Fuel Every Step Toward American Dream

Whenever I think about how I got to where I am today, I think about my parents. They both came from small, impoverished rural villages in Mexico. They grew up in large families where children were expected to work to help their families. My father attended school only a handful of times throughout his childhood,…
A graphic showing three pictures of Mara Paula Ramos Cabrera. The first she sits on the floor wearing a yellow rain coat while she tends a newborn horse. The second she wears a helmet as she rides on a horse next to a man on a horse on a beach. The third, she wears a jean jacket and a colorful shirt as she stands in front of a fence in a pasture.

May 4, 2026

Class of 2026: The Pressure Stops When You Let Others Shine

It is no secret that I was (and still am) kind of intense. Applying to veterinary school is incredibly competitive, especially as an out-of-state student, and at the time I felt like my entire world was centered on getting in and becoming a veterinarian.  I was constantly pushing myself to do more, be better and…
Dr. Greg Lewbart in green military uniform stands at the lectern

Apr 24, 2026

CVM Celebrates Outstanding Student Achievements at Annual Awards Banquet

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine community gathered Thursday night to celebrate outstanding student achievements with dozens of awards announced during the event at Talley Student Union.  Dr. Greg Lewbart, professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine, was the master of ceremonies. Another awards event for staff, faculty and house officers will be held April 27. …
Dr. Melissa Srougi in blue coat and hands in pocket stands in front of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine's main building.

Apr 21, 2026

CVM Cancer Researcher Wins NC State University Outstanding Teacher Award

Dr. Melissa Srougi, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences, has been selected as a winner of the NC State University Outstanding Teacher Award for 2025-26. “There are so many fantastic educators, especially here at NC State, and so to be considered as one of them is humbling,” said Srougi, whose…
A female student in a white shirt and dark jacket explains her poster to symposium attendees.

Apr 21, 2026

CVM Offers Undergraduate Researchers Chance to Practice, Compete 

For the first time, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine invited undergraduate participants in its Centennial Biomedical Campus research training program to present their findings in a judged symposium, and three students walked away winners and three with honorable mentions. The event Monday included 19 students offering flash talks and poster presentations on the…

Apr 20, 2026

‘A Sigh of Relief’: Grateful DVM Students Get Chance to Thank Scholarship Starters

When scores of generous scholarship donors and veterinary students convened for the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Annual Scholarship Dinner, applause put an exclamation point at the end of the news that 191 NC State veterinary students received $1.8 million in scholarships for the 2025-26 school year. “Our college is coming off four years…
Dr. Katie Sheats speaks to students at orientation

Apr 16, 2026

Katie Sheats Honored With 2026 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Katie Sheats, a professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been recognized with the 2026 NC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. The honor is the university system’s most prestigious teaching award, recognizing and encouraging faculty’s extraordinary teaching contributions. “Dr. Sheats is a highly effective mentor,…
Dr. Duncan Lascelles in dark suit and light blue shirt stands in front of some outside greenery.

Apr 16, 2026

For ‘Revolutionary’ Work on Pain, Lascelles Wins AAVMC Excellence in Research Award

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges has honored Dr. B. Duncan Lascelles, professor of Translational Research in Pain and Surgery at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, with its Excellence in Research Award for 2026, recognizing his outstanding research and scholarly achievements in veterinary medicine.  Lascelles, who also holds the title of Dr.…
Taking the Veterinarian's Oath

Apr 14, 2026

NC State Oath and Hooding Ceremony Set for May 8

Members of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2026 will celebrate their years of hard work on May 8 at the annual Oath and Hooding ceremony at Reynolds Coliseum. The graduation event, slated to start at 4:30 p.m., will mark the official transition to becoming veterinarians. Doors open at 4 p.m. During…
Amos Cader in green shirt and khakis stands beside Dr. Josh Stern in gray shirt and white doctor's coat. Next to Stern is Dr. Kate Meurs in a navy blue suit and white shirt and Anna Cader in a silky shirt.

Apr 14, 2026

NC State Announces Creation of Distinguished Chair in Feline Health Research

When the Sphynx cat he rescued and bonded deeply with died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Amos Cader was devastated and determined to put his grief toward making sure no one else experienced the pain he felt over the loss of Vladimir. The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is the hope he found. With a Feline…