Elanco Acquires Former GM Stamping Plant Site to Build Innovation District in Indianapolis
Governor Mike Braun has announced the sale of state-owned land at the former GM Stamping Plant site to Elanco Animal Health for $27 million, marking a major step toward the development of an innovation district in downtown Indianapolis.
Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine Appoints New Assistant Dean
Effective June 1, 2025, Leslie Martin has been appointed as the Assistant Dean for Administration at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM). Martin currently serves as the college’s Director of Financial Affairs and will step into this newly created leadership role to oversee administrative processes, financial operations, and strategic business initiatives.
Twinkle’s Bright Future: How Dilmeet Kaur is Lighting Up Veterinary Medicine
When you meet Dilmeet “Twinkle” Kaur, a first-year veterinary student at Purdue University, get ready for a whirlwind of passion, ambition, and a heart full of dreams. Ask her what excites her about veterinary medicine, and you’ll get an inspiring list that spans from small animal medicine to wildlife conservation, from emergency care to international outreach, and everything in between. Vet Candy Rising Star!
Welcoming the New Class of Clinical Residents at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
This summer, a new cohort of clinical residents embarked on their three-year journey into specialty training at Purdue University’s Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Comparative Pathobiology Departments. These 17 first-year residents, representing eleven different specialty areas, began their residencies on July 15 with an extensive orientation program, marking the next phase of their careers as veterinarians.
From Dog Sitter to Vet School Visionary: How Purdue’s Megan Lemke Is Shaping the Future of Veterinary Medicine
Discover the inspiring journey of Megan Lemke, a first-year veterinary student at Purdue University, who is transforming her childhood passion for animals into a promising career in emergency and critical care. Learn how her dedication and unique approach to veterinary science are preparing her to lead and innovate in the field, from her early days as a dog sitter in Southeast Michigan to her ambitious global travel plans.
Advancing Ocular Care: Purdue Engineers Develop Smart Soft Contact Lenses for Chronic Disease Management
Purdue University's College of Engineering has embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor to enhance ocular health with the development of specialized smart soft contact lenses. These lenses aim to revolutionize the management of chronic ocular diseases such as glaucoma, corneal neovascularization, and dry eye syndromes. Spearheaded by Dr. Chi Hwan Lee, an expert in StickTronics and wearable biomedical devices, the research teams have secured two grants totaling $6.7 million from the National Eye Institute (NEI).