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Sep 16, 2026

Preceptorship Premiere: NC State Class of 2028 DVM Students Program Pioneers

When Dr. Katie Sheats explained the veterinary curriculum redesign she was leading at NC State a few years ago, she would get to the part about preceptorships — students spending four weeks at the beginning of third year getting real-world experience at work sites — and listeners would inevitably ask: How will you find enough…

Sep 15, 2026

This North Carolina City Is Home To An Animal Hospital Doing Something No Other Vet Center In The World Does

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Most city adventures do not begin with a red wolf, a reptile in surgery, or scientists studying how animals grow old. Raleigh, however, has a place where all three can become part of the same story.

Sep 14, 2026

Harry Snelson honored as NC State Distinguished Alumni

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Snelson has been at the forefront of public health service for decades through his work for the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.
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Sep 11, 2026

Swine Health Stalwart Honored as NC State Distinguished Alumni

Dr. Harry Snelson, an NC State College of Veterinary Medicine graduate who has been executive director of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians since 2018, has been recognized as an NC State Distinguished Alumni for his decades of work supporting swine health. Snelson, who also served two years as the director of science and technology…
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Sep 10, 2026

Staying Cool Under Pressure: Meet 2030’s Class President

Alex Rodeck is exactly the kind of person you want in a veterinary emergency room: he’s smart, kind, compassionate — and knows how to stay calm in high stress situations. He’s a first-year doctoral student in the College of Veterinary Medicine with plans to become an emergency surgeon for large and small animals. Caring for creatures of…
A red graphic headlined The First NC State Equine Scholars Take Their Seats with headshots of Scholars Nasya Burgess, a graduate of NC A&T State University in Greensboro; Ana Church, a graduate of the now closed St. Andrews University in Laurinburg; and Lexa McDermott, Austen Stinson-Miller, Kathryn Healy and Gracie Towles

Sep 9, 2026

First NC State Equine Scholars Begin Their DVM Journeys

The first six North Carolina undergraduates chosen to participate in the NC State Equine Scholars Program have successfully passed into the potential pipeline of needed equine veterinarians, arriving at the NC State Class of Veterinary Medicine as members of the Class of 2030. The second cohort of six scholars and two alternates, all college seniors…

Aug 31, 2026

Veterinary Scholars Symposium draws record number of students

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The 37th annual Veterinary Scholars Symposium (VSS) saw the biggest registration numbers yet, according to organizers.

Aug 25, 2026

NC State’s Turtle Rescue Team gives injured reptiles and amphibians a second chance

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The Triangle is surrounded by nature — forests and trails filled with turtles, snakes, and frogs — but sometimes those animals can end up in harm’s way. That’s where NC State’s Turtle Rescue Team comes in.
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Aug 24, 2026

Latest Accolades for Our Problem-Solvers, Innovators and Life Changers

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Aug 20, 2026

Verdict on Student Research Symposium Hosted by NC State: ‘Phenomenal’ 

Unanswered scientific questions are about 700 fewer in number now that veterinary student researchers and dual-degree students from 45 worldwide institutions have presented their findings at the annual Combined Degree Colloquium and Veterinary Scholars Symposium, both held at NC State this month.