Purdue University and Hello Sunshine Launch 'Sunnie' to Empower the Next Generation of Bold Young Women
What happens when a top-tier STEM university partners with a media brand founded by one of Hollywood’s most influential storytellers? You get Sunnie—a groundbreaking new platform designed to inspire and empower Gen Z girls and young women to imagine bold futures, including careers in science and tech.
“Say Yes, Ask Boldly, and Keep Going”: How Emily Chung is Redefining the #vetmed Journey
It was a long shot. Emily Chung was still an undergrad, still figuring things out, still very much in the “pre” part of pre-vet. But something told her to ask anyway.
The zoo hospital didn’t typically allow undergraduate volunteers, and she knew it. But she also knew what she wanted—and what she could offer. She figured the worst they could say was no. But, they said yes.
How a Would-Be Baker Became the Queen of Veterinary Behavior
In the heart of San Francisco, pet owners facing the mysterious—and sometimes frustrating—behavioral quirks of their furry companions have a true ally: Dr. Wailani Sung. As the founder of Bay Area Vet Behavior, she’s not just solving problems—she’s reshaping how we understand the emotional lives of animals.
Veterinarian in Japan Dies After Contracting Rare Tick-Borne Virus While Treating Infected Cats
A tragic case has raised alarm in Japan’s veterinary and public health communities after a veterinarian in Mie Prefecturedied from a rare and potentially deadly tick-borne illness known as Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS). The veterinarian is believed to have contracted the virus while treating two cats that were later confirmed to be infected with SFTS, the Mie Prefectural Veterinarians’ Association reported on June 13.
Vet Candy’s Summer Fashion Issue Shines a Spotlight on Style, Science, and Success
Move over runways of Paris—this summer, all eyes are on exam rooms, clinics, and the cover of Vet Candy Magazine. Our highly anticipated Fashion Issue has arrived, and it’s serving up more than just style. This edition celebrates the perfect blend of form, function, and fierce ambition, headlined by none other than The Fashion Vet himself—Dr. Thomas Vega.
Roseman University Plans to Launch New Veterinary College in Nevada to Combat Statewide Care Shortages
In a bold step toward addressing the growing shortage of veterinarians in the Western U.S., Roseman University of Health Sciences has officially announced plans to establish a College of Veterinary Medicine at its Henderson, Nevada campus. The university has submitted a Letter of Intent to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education, marking the start of the formal planning process to bring a new veterinary school to life in one of the country’s most underserved regions.