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Rural Scholars Take North Carolina’s Livestock Veterinarian Shortage by the Horns (and Hooves)

Class of 2027

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. …
Deans and students making wolfpack signs while smiling at the camera

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…
Third-year veterinary student Joseph Richardson works his shift caring for dairy cattle at the college's Teaching Animal Unit.

Sep 19, 2025

One Committed and Caring NC State Veterinary Student, So Many Choices

Compassion, community and care are every bit as foundational to Joseph Richardson’s core as calcium and carbon.  His maternal grandfather, likely the first Black physician in rural Hertford County, North Carolina, opened his clinic in 1938, served his country in the medical corps during World War II and then spent five more decades caring for…
Veterinary student Azariah Spurlock wearing a black zipup stands beside a white truck outfitted for veterinary field work

Sep 11, 2025

NC State Student Creates Coloring Book to Help Children Picture Possibilities in Veterinary Medicine

To be a thriving third-year veterinary student at NC State today, Azariah Spurlock first had to have a high school friend tell her that North Carolina A&T State University existed. The Charleston, West Virginia, native had never heard of it. Then she had to have met people at the Greensboro, North Carolina, university who were…

Aug 13, 2025

From a Beef Cattle Ranch in South Dakota, Katie Forrest Reports

FINAL UPDATE As I wrap up my final weeks in South Dakota, I’m incredibly thankful for the wide range of veterinary experiences I’ve had while working with Dr. April Schilder. This summer has been filled with opportunities to grow my clinical skills and deepen my understanding of rural food animal practice. This summer I’ve gained…
This graphic reads: Aniya Brown, Boyce Close, Hluhluwe, South Africa, Live4Now Wild Vets, Class of 2027.

Jul 23, 2025

From the South African Wilds, Aniya Brown Reports

WEEK THREE (FINAL WEEK) My final week in South Africa has been packed with some of the most hands-on, impactful experiences of the trip — ending this journey on an unforgettable high note. We began by partnering with HALO CVC (Hoedspruit Animal Outreach) to provide basic veterinary care to animals in underserved rural communities. We…

Jun 11, 2025

From Peru, Eris Mihelic Reports on Rainforest Work

FINAL WEEK My last week in the Amazon started with a visit to a local aquarium that also serves as the Amazon Research Center for Ornamental Fishes. The aquarium was filled with fish found locally in the Amazon River and was arranged to mimic the flow of water, with exhibits highlighting the river’s different ecosystems,…
Mariam Yassin

Apr 3, 2025

Annual Scholarship Dinner a Chance for Grateful DVM Students to Thank Generous Donors

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine was able to award more than $1.7 million in scholarships over the past year to 186 veterinary students, greatly reducing their debt burdens and stress levels. On Tuesday, the college gathered the scholarship givers and the recipients to celebrate the generosity that…
NC State SAVMA board members Anna Jones, Mary Emfinger, Max Seda and Robin Gallagher pose in front of an AVMA-branded backdrop at a conference. Emfinger, second from left, holds an NC State flag and plaque in her right hand.

Aug 2, 2024

Connecting the College Community: A Q&A With the Heads of NC State’s Student American Veterinary Medical Association

The association, known as SAVMA, is the umbrella organization for clubs across the College of Veterinary Medicine and hosts student-centered social, professional and support events throughout the year.
A male veterinary student working with a black cow in a cattle chute smiles at the mentor veterinarian he's working with.

Jul 18, 2024

Rural Scholars Take North Carolina’s Livestock Veterinarian Shortage by the Horns (and Hooves)

An NC State College of Veterinary Medicine program debuting this summer pairs vet students with livestock veterinarians in rural areas of North Carolina to build students’ skills, create connections and address a statewide care deficit.