Nina Kieves, ’09 DVM, started a new position as President at American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation in October.

Bonnie Beaver, ’68 DVM, received the 2020 AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Award in August. The award recognizes contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects. Beaver is a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University.

Sunil Kumar Mor, '14 PhD, was awarded a COVID Innovation and Discovery Grant from the Office for Academic Clinical Affairs.

Mythili Dileepan, '15 PhD, was awarded a COVID Innovation and Discovery Grant from the Office for Academic Clinical Affairs.

Amy Kinsley, '18 DVM, PhD, was awarded a COVID Innovation and Discovery Grant from the Office for Academic Clinical Affairs.

Andres Diaz, ‘15 DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVPM, was promoted to technical operations manager at the Pig Improvement Company (PIC)

Christina Larson, '20 DVM, PhD,  accepted a tenure-track assistant professor position at SDSU in their Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences department.

Sean Wang, ‘16, is quoted in a story about MN Dept. of Health tracking sources of COVID infections through use of genetic sequencing of the virus. He said, “It provides the ultimate viral mutation surveillance and it can provide clearer answers to understand outbreaks.” They are working to look backward to where the outbreaks in Minnesota began.

Bob Murtaugh, ‘80 DVM, started a new position as Chief Professional Relations Officer at Pathway Vet Alliance. Previously he was the Chief Veterinary officer focusing on providing medical oversight and operational leadership to a growing multi-site, multi-state veterinary hospital company.