LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine

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

07/30/2026

We’re proud to recognize alumni from the LMU - Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine who earned a place in our 40 Under Forty. These graduates are putting their education to work and making a steady impact in their fields. Their progress reflects the focus and drive we aim to build here!

Meet the LMU-CVM young alumni building strong careers. Link in the comments.🔗

07/28/2026

Looking for a faster path to a career in veterinary medicine?

LMU's Veterinary Early Acceptance Pathway (EAP) gives qualified students the opportunity to transition directly from their undergraduate studies into the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine, saving both time and tuition while providing a clear path toward earning a DVM.

By completing their undergraduate degree in three years and beginning veterinary school sooner, students in the pathway can save an additional year of undergraduate coursework and tuition while staying focused on their goal of becoming a veterinarian.

For Abigail Kesler, the program made it possible to stay focused on her dream of becoming a veterinarian dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond through accessible, affordable care.

Learn more about Abigail's journey and how the Early Acceptance Pathway can help you reach your goals faster in the comments below. ⬇️