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.
New Study Reveals the Hidden Struggles of First-Gen Vet Students —And Why It Matters
A new study is shining a light on a rarely discussed issue in veterinary education: the impact of social background on student success. Despite Germany’s tuition-free university system, being the first in your family to attend college still comes with major hurdles—and veterinary medicine is no exception.
Iowa State's $2 Million Boost: Paving the Way for the Future of Animal Disease Prevention
Iowa State University (ISU) has been awarded a significant $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to launch a series of groundbreaking research projects focused on animal disease preparedness. This funding is part of the USDA’s broader National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, which aims to bolster the detection, prevention, and response efforts to the most destructive diseases threatening U.S. livestock.
500 Shelter Dogs Come Together to Inspire: The Heartwarming Collage at Ryan Veterinary Hospital!
At Ryan Veterinary Hospital, located on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, a poignant piece of art in the lobby is catching the attention of pet owners, clinicians, and students alike. The photo collage titled Fantine, created by artist Emma Frayssignes and donated by the Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs, features nearly 500 faces of shelter dogs that were once invisible, overlooked, and left without hope. Now immortalized in this stunning work, these dogs represent resilience, care, and a second chance at life.