LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine

09/06/2026

🐾🏅 A day of wagging tails, friendly competition and giving back!

The 5th Annual Tri-State Doggie Olympics brought together LMU veterinary students, the community, and their four-legged friends for a day of fun - all while raising money for local animal shelters.

Organized by Paws of Valor, SVECCS, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, with support from student volunteers, this year’s event raised more than $3,000 for three local shelters:
🐶 Paws of SWVA (People For Animal Wellness and Safety of Southwest Virginia)
🐶 Bell County Animal Shelter
🐶 Claiborne County Animal Shelter

And for the first time, all three shelters joined us at the event, bringing their organizations into the celebration and seeing firsthand how much this event has grown.

From paw-print painting and obedience competitions, to the beginner and advanced agility courses, there was something for every pup.

The event also featured local vendors, pet photography, food, and plenty of opportunities for students and community members to come together… including a special addition this year: LMU-DCOM!

Bringing veterinary and human medicine students together reflects the spirit of One Health - recognizing that the health of animals, people, and our communities are all connected.

A huge thank-you goes to the student organizers, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, animal shelters, LMU staff, and everyone who came out to support the event.

Special thanks to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, whose generous sponsorship helped provide event T-shirts and food from Adorno’s food truck for our veterinary students.

What started five years ago as a student-led fundraiser continues to grow, and this year’s record-breaking fundraising total is proof of what can happen when LMU and our community come together for a good cause.

We can’t wait to see what next year brings! 🐾

09/04/2026

08/28/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 LMU-CVM Alumni Awards! 🏆

Do you know an LMU-CVM graduate who is making a meaningful impact in veterinary medicine or veterinary medical technology?

Each year, the Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates graduates who have demonstrated professional achievement and meaningful contributions to their field through three alumni awards:

🔹Jason Johnson Early Career Achievement in Veterinary Medicine Award - Recognizing an LMU DVM graduate within 10 years of graduation who has demonstrated noteworthy professional achievement.

🔹Mary Hatfield Early Career Achievement in Veterinary Medical Technology Award - Recognizing an LMU VMT graduate within 10 years of graduation who has demonstrated noteworthy professional achievement.

🔹Randy Evans Veterinary Medical Technology Merit Award - Recognizing an LMU VMT graduate more than 10 years post-graduation who has demonstrated significant professional impact.

Think about the LMU-CVM graduates you’ve worked with, taught, mentored, or simply had the opportunity to know. Who is making a difference? Who is advancing their profession? Who deserves to be celebrated?

Last year's honorees, Dr. Megan Preston (pictured here), Jena West, and Candace Bean, represent the kind of professional excellence and dedication these awards are designed to celebrate.

Nominate a deserving LMU-CVM graduate by Friday, September 11th, 2026.

👉 Learn more about the awards and submit a nomination:
https://www.lmunet.edu/college-of-veterinary-medicine/about-cvm/alumni/alumni-awards

Award recipients will be recognized during the LMU-CVM Homecoming Continuing Education luncheon on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.

08/21/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Yarbrough Family Foundation for investing in our students and helping LMU-CVM shape the future of veterinary medicine.

This is more than new technology. It’s a new approach to how we prepare the next generation of veterinarians.

With 13 high-resolution ultrasound systems integrated throughout the curriculum, our students will have repeated opportunities to build the skills, confidence and clinical experience they need to use point-of-care diagnostic imaging from day one in practice.

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will transform the way future veterinarians learn diagnostic imaging through a new Veterinary Ultrasonography Education Initiative made possible by a $500,000 gift from the Yarbrough Family Foundation. The initiative will establish a fully integrated diagnostic training environment within the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM), giving every student hands-on experience with advanced ultrasound technology before entering clinical practice.

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08/18/2026

Before earning his DVM, Connor Mesler is already helping advance scientific knowledge.

A 2023 LMU Veterinary Health Science graduate and current LMU-CVM student, Mesler recently became the first author of a peer-reviewed publication detailing a previously undocumented parasitic infection in birds. It's the kind of hands-on research experience that empowers LMU students to make a real impact.

08/15/2026

We’re proud to give back to the schools and families in our local community! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our school supply drive and helped us make a difference. 📚💙

Thank you to LMU’s College of Veterinary Medicine for their generous donation of school supplies! ✏️📓

08/10/2026

Find your people. Find your passion. Get involved! 🐾

Our newest DVM students recently had the opportunity to connect, explore, and learn more about the many student clubs and organizations available at LMU-CVM during our CVM Meet & Greet!

From professional and special-interest organizations to groups centered around service, leadership, wellness, and community, there are so many ways for our students to get involved beyond the classroom.

08/03/2026

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for communications, design, and digital media? 📷

Join our team as the Coordinator of External Affairs! This position helps create engaging digital and print communications, captures photo and video content, supports events and partnerships, and strengthens the college's brand through strategic storytelling and outreach.

If you're ready to make an impact while advancing the future of veterinary medicine, we encourage you to apply today. https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45420

07/31/2026

The future of veterinary medicine just got a little brighter! 🐾

This week, we welcomed the Fall Cohort of the DVM Class of 2030 to campus for Orientation. Throughout the week, our newest students met their future classmates, connected with faculty and staff, and took their first steps toward becoming veterinarians.

We're excited to have you as part of LMU-CVM and can't wait to see all you'll accomplish over the next four years. Get ready to do amazing things!

View more pictures from Orientation here 👇https://www.flickr.com/photos/lincolnmemorialuniversity/albums/72177720334933506