Cornell's Sondermann receives Pew Award
Holger Sondermann will use the award to investigate how communities of harmful bacteria are able to form biofilms, which are microbial blankets that shelter the bacteria from attack by antibiotics. (June 26, 2008)

Kotlikoff wins award for cardiovascular research and leadership
Michael Kotlikoff, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. (June 23, 2008)

Globalization brings new disease threats
Globalization brings new disease threats to animals and humans, Corrie Brown, professor of veterinary pathology at the University of Georgia, said at the 2008 Smith-Kilborne Foreign Animal Disease Program at Cornell May 28. (May 30, 2008)

Construction begins on new animal health diagnostic center
Cornell and state officials performed a ceremonial dig at the groundbreaking event for a new $80.5 million New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Center on May 22. (May 27, 2008)

Vet College's Lopez celebrates diversity while getting degree
Lopez, a first-generation American who plans to specialize in small animal internal medicine, said he has been mindful of how he can serve as an example for other Mexican-Americans and minorities to strive for their dreams. (May 21, 2008)

Roger Ellis '73 volunteers in Russia for Farmer-to-Farmer
The Cornell alumnus last traveled to Russia to volunteer on dairy farms through Farmer-to-Farmer, a USAID program. (April 22, 2008)

CU creates country's first veterinary clinical fellows program
The College of Veterinary Medicine's new two-year Clinical Fellows Program is the first in the country to address a growing shortage of academic veterinarians who conduct research on animal diseases. (April 15, 2008)

Online videos for pet owners and veterinarians viewed globally
The Partners in Animal Health Web site offers free, state-of-the-art videos with 3-D animations on such topics as basic pet care, diabetes management and cancer in pets. (April 10, 2008)

Cornell studies using vitamin D as cancer prevention
Researchers in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine are collaborating with the Roswell Park Cancer Institute to study vitamin D's role in preventing cancer in several animal models. (April 9, 2008)

Caffeine prevents MS-like disease in mice
High quantities of caffeine may do more than just keep people awake. The stimulant may one day offer researchers a way to prevent multiple sclerosis. (April 8, 2008)

Vet College's Paul Maza receives teaching excellence award
Paul Maza, a lecturer in anatomy at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2008 Teaching Excellence Award in Basic Science by the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. (April 8, 2008)

Feline Follies charity cat show draws kids, cats, adults
Chauncey, my ex-stray tabby cat, accompanied me to Feline Follies 2008, an annual charity cat show hosted by Cornell's Feline Club. (April 7, 2008)

Feline Follies, April 5, to feature contests, health talks
Feline Follies, a charity cat show event, will include contests, activities and adoptions as well as lectures on cat health and behavior in the atrium of the Veterinary Education Center. (April 2, 2008)

Veterinary College receives largest-ever gift of over $7 million
The wife of a Cornell alumnus has donated $7.125 million to Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine to help endow two veterinary programs and expand imaging facilities. (Feb. 20, 2008)

Parker wins 2007 Pfizer award for research excellence
John S. Parker, assistant professor of virology at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2007 Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence. (Feb. 5, 2008)

CU animal hospital now offers 24-7 emergency neurology services
Cornell University Hospital for Animals has recently expanded its neurology and neurosurgery services for the public to include referrals and emergency appointments around-the-clock for clinical services. (Feb. 1, 2008)