UMES Veterinary School Set for 2026 Accreditation Review
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Veterinary Medicine is approaching a key point in its effort to secure accreditation for what will become Maryland’s first veterinary school. The institution will undergo a full accreditation site review by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education from June 21 through June 26, 2026, according to information released by the university.
New Veterinary Degree Course Launches in Ireland
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has announced the launch of a new veterinary degree program, expanding opportunities for students to pursue veterinary medicine within Ireland. The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) program is scheduled to begin next autumn, with applications opening later this year.
Ontario Veterinary College Welcomes Inaugural Northern Cohort to Address Veterinary Shortage
The Ontario Veterinary College welcomes its first Northern Cohort in partnership with Lakehead University. The Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program trains students from Northern Ontario to return home and provide essential, culturally responsive veterinary care, addressing regional shortages and strengthening animal health across the province.
Five-Year Partnership Between Petco Love and UW School of Veterinary Medicine Helps Advance Lifesaving Care for Pets With Cancer
Marking the milestone of five years of partnership, the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is honored to once again be one of the top veterinary oncology programs in the U.S. to receive funds from Petco Love. Petco Love grants subsidize the cost of cancer treatments for dogs and cats, supporting pet parents who otherwise have trouble affording the cost of treating pets diagnosed with cancer. As of spring of 2025, Petco Love’s total support of the SVM reached $400,000, and 95 families who sought care have received support that helped extend or improve the life of a beloved pet with cancer.
The Future of Higher Education: Should Colleges Be Held Responsible for Student Loan Debt?
A new proposal from Republicans is stirring up debates on how to address student loan debt. The concept of risk-sharing, outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, suggests holding colleges and universities accountable for the burden of student loan debt. The idea: penalize schools whose students leave with significant debt but lack the earnings boost to repay it. On the flip side, schools whose students graduate with manageable debt and strong earning potential could be rewarded.
Texas A&M Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Small Animal Teaching Hospital
The future of veterinary medicine in Texas took a bold step forward on June 6 as the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) officially broke ground on the Linda & Dennis Clark ’68 Small Animal Teaching Hospital—a transformational facility designed to support the next generation of veterinary leaders.