CVM alumni honored with wellness award
Dr. Jonathan Bentley (DVM ’13) has been recognized with the 2026 Wellness in Practice Award, an honor that celebrates veterinary practices demonstrating exceptional commitment to wellbeing and the successful integration of those efforts into clinic culture. A dedicated small-animal veterinarian, Bentley has built his career around clinical excellence, leadership, and […]
Drawing on her training, VetMed student assists a neighbor in need
Grace Edwards is slight of build but stout of spirit. A third-year veterinary student enrolled in the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Edwards earned a master’s degree at UGA, worked three years as a veterinary technician for Boehringer Ingelheim, and then applied for and was accepted to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Driven to succeed but also happy to […]
Highlighting academic and career pathways
Wonders of Work (WOW) Futures Fair is a hands-on career exploration event for Clarke County 8th graders. Hosted at Athens Technical College, the event welcomed approximately 800 students for an interactive experience highlighting career opportunities available right here in our community. UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital Director of Nursing Olivia Williams, […]
The value of a dollar to the College of Veterinary Medicine
This article was first published in the Georgia Cattleman Association’s March 2026 magazine. Through the value of a single dollar for each animal marketed, the Commodity Commission for Beef has created an immeasurable return for the livestock producers throughout Georgia and the Southeast. The funding provided by this investment has […]
Protecting Pets from Common Toxins
UGA veterinarian highlights common household products that are toxic to pets and how advanced treatments, like hemoperfusion, are saving lives.
Biomedical Physiology Graduates Turn Science into Startup
For two recent Biomedical Physiology (BIPH) graduates, Lee Fongeallaz and Tyler Holley, their time in the program fostered not only strong academic preparation but also mentorship, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking. Both will begin the next chapter of their academic journeys at the Dental College of Georgia in June 2026, bringing […]
Empowering the Next Generation: One Student’s Commitment to Mentorship and Research
In the lab and in the classroom, Taylor Elijah Martin has built a graduate career defined by both scientific rigor and a deep commitment to mentorship. A Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program at the University of Georgia, Martin conducts research in Dr. Xiaoqin Ye’s lab while also making […]
CVM announces 2026 distinguished alumni awards
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing alumni who have made significant contributions to the veterinary profession and their communities. Each year, the college honors alumni whose careers exemplify excellence and leadership across four sectors of […]
CVM announces Young Alumni Award
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to announce that Dr. Justin Brown (DVM ’16) has been selected as the recipient of our 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor of Swine Production Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal […]
UGA gains six more National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
The National Academy of Inventors has named six University of Georgia researchers as 2026 NAI Senior Members—three of whom are from the College of Veterinary Medicine.









