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Cathy, a community leader and activist (right), speaks with VeTouch students and staff about her cat’s recent appetite changes.
Issue: Fall 2023

Student-run community clinic gives back through free veterinary care

CVM staff and faculty attend NCORE

CVM representatives bring new perspectives and ideas back from national DEI conference

Zynia Alvarez and Cierra Miller

CVM’s VetLEAD program offers a pathway to education, support, and resources for diversity in veterinary medicine

Megan Ruch presents at SciPride

CVM cattle researcher among presenters at 2023 SciPride event celebrating scientific contributions of LGBTQIA+ scientists and engineers

Madison Baumgartner

DVM student Madison Baumgartner earns PetSmart Charities scholarship for commitment to increasing veterinary care access

Elizabeth Martinez-Podolsky

CVM’s first DEI director uses conversation and collaboration to guide current and future diversity initiatives

Bee Hanlon

First female CVM students broke down barriers and paved the way for generations of veterinary leaders

Megan Gates sits with a canine patient

DVM student Megan Gates named a recipient of UMN President's Student Leadership and Service Award