pegasus press the official newsletter of the college of veterinary medicine at msu - JUNE 2025

CVM Library Renovation Ribbon Cutting

The CVM's in-house library is getting a much needed upgrade. The official opening of the newly renovated facility will be July 8 at 3 p.m.

dr. bonnie boudreaUx named msu cvm alumnus of the year

Dr. Bonnie Boudreaux has been named the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Alumnus of the Year.

faculty spotlight - dr. tyler jumper

Tyler Jumper didn’t grow up on a farm. In fact, it wasn’t until college that she had her first hands-on experience with cattle. But today, she’s a champion for food animal medicine, an advocate for producers and a passionate teacher. She blends veterinary science with a people-centered purpose.

Dean's Message

Dear Friends,

The College of Veterinary Medicine continues to show, by every metric, the excellence of which our students are capable. Our most recent North American Veterinary Licensing Examination or NAVLE scores were released, and the pass rate of the Class of 2025 was 95.4%. This is an outstanding result and serves as a testament to the quality of the services we provide and the students with whom we work. You can see our NAVLE scores for the past five years by clicking here.

It is wonderful when projects we have been discussing for a while begin to near their completion. We are excited that the renovations to our CVM library are nearly finished. We have been working on this in conjunction with University Libraries, and we will have our official ribbon cutting on the project in just a few days.

As many of you already know, this year's Alumni Weekend will be held Sept. 19-20. We are preparing our registration process, and you will be hearing from us soon about ordering tickets. Last year's inaugural alumni weekend was a great success, and I truly enjoyed getting to know some of the remarkable graduates this institution has produced. So, please mark your calendars, and arrange to spend some time with your CVM family.

All the best,

Dr. Nicholas Frank, Dean

dr. beans: feline blood donor

At the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Animal Health Center, humans aren’t the only caregivers. Such is the case with one young feline, known as Dr. Beans, who is prepping for an important role, serving as a feline blood donor.

msu-developed vaccine eases antibiotic resistance in catfish

Mississippi State scientists have developed a live-attenuated oral vaccine and delivery platform that have put the brakes on the spread of antimicrobial resistance in catfish, resulting in significant cost benefits for Mississippi producers.

Support the Vet School

We can't do the amazing work we do without support from people like you. To learn how you can ensure the College of Veterinary Medicine continues leading the way in animal care, public safety and research, please consider giving.

The Vet Med Cast

This month, on the Vet Med Cast, you can listen to interviews with Jimmy Kight, senior director of development and team lead, and Dr. Maralyn Jackson, director of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program.