College of Veterinary Medicine

CU played key role in educating first black veterinarians

As part of Black History Month, a veterinary student looks back to learn more about the first black veterinarians in the United States who were educated at Cornell. (Feb. 18, 2011)

State accepts actions to prevent digester spills, permit to be amended

With four buildings in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergoing renovations, more than 800 people will be relocated. (Feb. 10, 2011)

Four N.Y. companies receive JumpStart grants

It's not discrimination, but rather differences in resources attributable to career and family-related choices that set women back in science fields, Cornell researchers say. (Feb. 7, 2011)

Trustees approve tuition and fees for 2011-12

The Cornell Board of Trustees approved an across-the-board tuition increase of $1,875 for all of the university's undergraduate students for the 2011-12 academic year. (Jan. 30, 2011)

World-renowned vet Robert Kirk dies at 88

World-renowned veterinarian Robert W. Kirk, DVM '46, author of the well-known text 'Current Veterinary Therapy,' died Jan. 19 in Ithaca. (Jan. 24, 2011)

Veterinary microbiologist James Gillespie dies at 93

James H. Gillespie, DVM, professor emeritus of microbiology and immunology in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, died Jan. 10 at the age of 93.

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists opens in Stamford

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, a satellite referral and 24-hour emergency care hospital, officially opens its doors Jan. 14 at 880 Canal St. in Stamford, Conn. (Jan. 14, 2011)

Campus managers to partner with units, colleges

Each unit and college on campus now has a campus manager who will act as its liaison with the Division of Facilities Services. (Jan. 13, 2011)

Large-breed puppies needed for study to prevent arthritis

A Cornell researcher needs some large-breed puppies for a study on preventing arthritis in later life. The surgery involved would be free of charge. (Jan. 11, 2011)