News & Announcements Archive

UMass Equine Program Homecoming Reception

The friends and alumni of the UMass equine program invite you to a Homecoming reception at the UMass Hadley Farm, which will include a tribute to Dr. Tony Borton (1933–2021).

Class of 2020 Commencement to be Celebrated Sunday, November 7, 2021

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is excited to welcome back the Class of 2020 for a special Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mullins Center.

Hong Fellowship Awarded to Darya Tourzani

The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program is pleased to announce that Darya Tourzani has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Frances and Chou-Chu Hong, DVM, PhD Graduate Fellowship in Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

Snoeyenbos Prize Awarded to Xiaosu Miao

The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program is pleased to announce that Xiaosu (Sue) Miao has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Snoeyenbos Award for Excellence in Graduate Research.

Early Acceptance to Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

June 2021 Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has offered early acceptance to three Veterinary and Animal Sciences Department sophomore students: Haley Bernardo, Sydney Doherty and Catherine Lee.

Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2021 Scholarship Awards

May 2021 The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is pleased to announce the 2021 Scholarship Awards.

Kate Loonie Recognized as Rising Researcher

May 2021 - The Rising Researcher program celebrates undergraduate students who excel in research, scholarship, or creative activity. It is awarded in recognition of their demonstrated ingenuity and impact in their fields of study.

Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Science Graduate Program Graduates

May 2021 - The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is proud to congratulate the 2021 graduates of our Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Science Graduate Program.

2021 Graduation

Graduation Ceremonies were held at McGuirk Stadium on Friday, May 14. Twenty-three students earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and 77 students earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Veterinary Science.

Science Day 2021 - Undergraduate Research Presentations

Thirteen VASCI Undergraduate Students presented their research on May 5.

Defining the Role of RBBP4 in Oocyte Maturation and Preimplantation Development using Trim-away

Holly Barletta, MS Candidate in the Cui Lab will present her Master's Thesis on Tuesday, May 11^th, 4-5 PM. Join via Zoom.

Tracy Blais elected as the AVMA CVTEA Chair

The Veterinary and Animal Sciences Department is pleased to announce that Tracy Blais has been elected to serve as the Chair of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.