I’m honored to have been appointed by Chancellor Mnookin to serve as a temporary member of the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board of Directors. I look forward to contributing to the Board until a new dean for the School of Nursing is named. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–Madison

Leaders like Dr. Molly Racette exemplify the dedication, compassion, and mentorship that define UW Vet Med. https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/a-summer-job-changed-everything-on-molly-racettes-path-to-becoming-a-veterinarian/

Moments like junior surgery show the power of hands-on learning and dedicated educators at @uwvetmed.bsky.social. https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/a-pivotal-moment-svm-students-hone-surgery-skills-in-critical-third-year-class/

Enjoyed connecting with our SVM community over cookie decorating! It’s moments like these that remind me how special this place is. #uwvetmed

Congrats to Dr. Laurie Larson on being awarded Distinguished status! As director of the CAVIDS Lab, longtime immunology instructor, and a leader in companion animal vaccinology, Dr. Larson’s impact reaches far beyond our school. A truly well-deserved honor. #uwvetmed

Proud to share that Dr. Jessica Pritchard has been appointed to the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board. Her leadership and expertise will serve our state’s veterinary community well. Congratulations, Dr. Pritchard!

Served up breakfast with Sally for our SVM community! I’m proud to lead such talented faculty, staff, and students. #UWVetMed

SVM experts are helping prevent H5N1 bird flu in Wisconsin and beyond. Dr. Keith Poulsen leads statewide milk testing, while Drs. Suresh and Kawaoka are developing a universal influenza vaccine for dairy cattle. #UWVetMed https://bit.ly/4qqWuPK

We celebrated the achievements of our DVM Summer Scholars during Fall #Research Day! The event featured faculty talks and a poster session highlighting student research. Congrats to the @uwvetmed.bsky.social#Researchposter award winners and thank you to the faculty who work to support this program!

We’re celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week and Sterile Processing Week! Our veterinary technicians and central supply team are the backbone of UWVC, providing exceptional patient care, maintaining safety, and keeping our hospital running smoothly every day. Thank you!

Congrats to Dr. Susannah Sample on receiving the ICTR’s Advancing Translational Research and Science Pilot Award! Her study uses Labrador Retrievers as a model to better understand neuropathy and guide future treatments. #uwvetmed https://bit.ly/46Rr8sq

The passing of Ruth the elephant reminds us why the work of veterinary pathology matters. I’m grateful to Dr. Gasper and our team for leading this necropsy and advancing knowledge that will support elephants in the future. #uwvetmed https://bit.ly/42Y21mu

At this year’s tailgate, we unveiled Dr. John Hallett’s (DVM ’90) sculpture Forward Together, a new icon in our courtyard that reflects the educational journey of DVM students.

Congrats to UW–Madison, among the best in the nation! And, ICYMI, we’re #5 among vet schools in the most recent U.S News & World Report grad program rankings. We’re proud to shape the future of #VetMed, building on our legacy of excellence in education, research, and clinical care.

At our annual tailgate, we celebrated Dr. Kathryn Meurs (DVM ’90) and Dr. Mary Haak-Frendscho (PhD ’91), recipients of the 2025 SVMAA Distinguished Service Awards. Their leadership, research, and mentorship continue to strengthen the UW SVM legacy. https://bit.ly/3KhtkSs

Welcome back! Excited to see students, faculty, and staff together for a new academic year at @uwvetmed.bsky.social. Let’s create the future of veterinary medicine!

Orientation week is complete, and the Class of 2029 is officially underway at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine - our largest class ever at 100 new students. We cannot wait to see what these future veterinarians will accomplish.

Alum Adam Bauknecht (DVM ’09) is making an impact in shelter medicine, helping lead the San Diego Humane Society’s mobile spay-neuter unit. Read his story: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/svm-alum-follows-winding-career-path-guided-by-shelter-medicine/

Grateful to the FIGS team for filming their back-to-school campaign at the SVM! Watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-cVD4pJeX/

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lauren Trepanier for her leadership in clinical and translational research. As she retires, we welcome Dr. Starr Cameron into the role with great excitement for the future. www.vetmed.wisc.edu/passing-the-...

Proud to share that @uwvetmed.bsky.social’s WisCARES clinic received a $2.18M grant from Maddie’s Fund. This program blends veterinary medicine + social work to support pets and people in need. The new funding will grow its reach and impact. spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/n...

Congratulations to Dr. Lauren Trepanier on being chosen for the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Faculty Achievement in Research Award! It was a great day celebrating with the SVM community and honoring Dr. Trepanier at our annual all school picnic.

This Veterinary Receptionist Week, I want to thank the talented team members who keep our hospital moving every day!

I’m in Washington, D.C. today with @uwvetmed.bsky.social leadership as part of AAVMC and UW–Madison Advocacy Day – it’s a great day to advocate for veterinary medical jobs and research!

Our alumni do great things in the world – six of them now work together at Dairy Doctors, where they use their SVM education to treat bovine patients in eastern Wisconsin. www.vetmed.wisc.edu/svm-alumni-w...

I hope to see you at the SVM Open House on April 6! Tour the beautiful North building and learn about the important work we do every day.

Spring Research Day was a success! Students presented posters, shared flash talks, and learned from keynote speaker Dr. Lauren Trepanier. Congrats to our best poster winners!

Avian influenza is evolving—and experts are watching closely. Dr. Peter Halfmann shares why the virus’s mutations are concerning and what it means for public health. www.wpr.org/news/trackin...

Congratulations to Dr. Nita Ahuja on being selected as the next dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health. I am excited to work with you to advance both the SVM and SMPH! news.wisc.edu/dr-nita-ahuj...

SVM associate clinical professor Dr. MacKenzie Pellin discusses cancer in pets on the Critically Speaking podcast. sites.libsyn.com/142787/dr-ma...

Influenza is ever-evolving, but the SVM’s M. Suresh & Yoshihiro Kawaoka are working on a new approach to fight it. Their mosaic nucleoprotein vaccine targets stable viral proteins, seeking to offer broad protection against seasonal & emerging flu strains. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

I'm thrilled to announce Dr. Gabriele Neumann’s induction as an NAI Fellow! Her groundbreaking virology and vaccine innovations have saved thousands of lives and reflect our SVM’s commitment to leadership, invention, and excellence. Congratulations! innovate.wisc.edu/uw-researche...