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Results for: Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine
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Lawyer turned state veterinarian brings crisis leadership to Virginia Tech , articleFormer Minnesota and South Dakota state veterinarian joins faculty to teach regulatory medicine
Date: Jan 08, 2026 - -
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Valerie Ragan receives national animal health association’s highest honor , articleRagan, recently retired director of Virginia Tech's Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded the United States Animal Health Association's Medal of Distinction.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Ann (Lily) Stenning , articleMeet Lily Stenning, a second-year student hailing from New Enterprise, Pennsylvania. Lily is on the public corporate track in the Class of 2028, having studied biology with a minor in Spanish as an undergraduate at Old Dominion University. She loves to sing music and play instruments, particularly her guitar -- she plans to learn how to play Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird," a motivational song she often listens to before taking exams. Lily is inspired by her parents, who she describes as living life to the fullest with never-ending stories. She is pleased to be among "students, faculty, and staff from all walks of life who have come together because they decided that animals were going to be the center of their lives."
Date: Dec 05, 2025 - -
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Valerie Ragan retires from director role, having guided many veterinarians onto new and rewarding paths , articleIn 16 years guiding the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, Valerie Ragan has been instrumental in retooling many veterinarians' approach to their careers.
Date: Sep 17, 2025 - -
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Dual-degree veterinary college alum Lydia Carpenter awarded Service to America medal , articleCarpenter was honored for her work with the USDA developing a program to prevent, detect, and respond to African swine fever.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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One Health, One Voice: Medical, veterinary and environmental experts gather to discuss antimicrobial resistance , articleThe increasing ability of harmful microbes to resist means to control them is a growing concern crossing between fields of expertise.
Date: Jul 31, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Greyson Moore , articleMeet Greyson Moore, a Class of 2028, PhD/DVM student in the Public/Corporate track. He’s passionate about infectious disease research and the broader role of veterinary medicine in public health. Greyson values the diverse support system at VMCVM and enjoys winding down with a good book and tea. He shares his home with O’Malley, the leash-loving cat, and Cinnamon Bun, a grape-obsessed rabbit.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Gary Hurlock , articleMeet Gary Hurlock '92, DVM ’96, vice president at Crider Foods. VMCVM’s public and corporate medicine track sparked his passion for poultry medicine and prepared him for a career in food safety. A proud Hokie, he’s committed to mentoring students and upholding the highest standards in animal care.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech’s public health program works to ease impacts of opioid crisis , articleKathy Hosig, in dual leadership roles for Virginia Tech's public health program and Virginia Cooperative Extension, leads efforts to disseminate evidence-based prevention materials to Virginia communities.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Lauren Maghak , articleLauren Maghak, DVM/MPH Class of 2026 (Public/Corporate) from Columbia, Maryland, combines her passion for animals with her love of epidemiology to pursue a career in public health veterinary medicine. She enjoys scuba diving (taught by Dr. Nappier!), draws inspiration from Temple Grandin, and looks forward to exploring a non-traditional veterinary path.
Date: Feb 06, 2025 - -
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The door is never shut: Alternative career paths for veterinary graduates , articleWhile most veterinary graduates go into private clinical practice, others follow nontraditional paths in academia, government, industry. and other career routes.
Date: Jan 28, 2025 - -
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Twins Ann and Lydia Carpenter follow veterinary and public health path to parallel career tracks , articleAnn Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Lydia Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Carla Phillips Savage , articleCarla Savage finds the most rewarding part of being a faculty member is helping students believe in their dreams. Inspired by her mom and passionate about kindness, she reminds students to pursue their unique visions. Outside of work, she enjoys ending the day with ice cream, dreams of owning a boat, and considers local wildlife her "free pets."
Date: Sep 13, 2024 - -
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From Blacksburg to Ethiopia: Veterinary college professors forge partnerships to tackle food insecurity, empower communities , articleCarla Savage and Sophie Wenzel embarked on a two-week immersion in Ethiopia to lay the groundwork for impactful global research.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 - -
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“New doors will always open”: Nathaniel Tablante retires after 27 years at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine , articleAfter 27 years at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Nathaniel Tablante has retired. He served as associate director of the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, professor, and poultry veterinarian with University of Maryland Extension.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Top veterinary graduate Alexandra Reddy finds unexpected path to pathology studies , articleReddy found her way to the veterinary college through science coursework during her high school and undergraduate years. "I love learning about these issues because I want to help the animals that they impact, not because I love soil biology or water chemistry or things like that," she said.
Date: May 03, 2024 - -
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Veterinary college recognizes excellence during 2024 faculty awards , articleThe veterinary college recently held its annual faculty awards reception to celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of its faculty members.
Date: May 01, 2024 - -
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Student Spotlight: Andrea Connor , articleMeet Andrea Connor, a second-year DVM/MPH public corporate tracker who is interested in infectious diseases.
Date: Jan 03, 2024 -