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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I was delighted to address our outstanding diagnostic lab, #LSUDx, this morning — giving general updates on the school & taking a Q&A. We have awesome staff & faculty at @lsuvetmed.bsky.social! I’m so grateful to them all. #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeProtect #LADDL #BetteringLives #OneHealth

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I always enjoy updating the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine on the joyous developments @LSUVetMed, at their meeting in the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry building. We proudly serve the state while impacting the world! #LSU #BetteringLives #WBTTW #LBVM

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Community engagement is in our DNA @LSUVetMed! When high schoolers Aiswarya Nasir & Dev Iyer started projects in Dr. Joseph Francis’ laboratory, little did they know they’d go on to win prizes at the Regional & State of Louisiana Science & Engineering Fair! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Warmest congratulations to Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoneim, assistant professor in Comparative Biomedical Sciences @lsuvetmed.bsky.social , for being selected as a recipient of the “40 Under 40” Recognition Program, American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

My heartfelt congratulations go to one of our research stars @lsuvetmed.bsky.social , Dr. Will Beavers, who has just received the LSU Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award. This accolade is so well deserved. Geaux Tigers! #ScholarshipOne #WBTTW #BetteringLives #WeDiscover #WeTeach

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We love all species @LSUVetMed… & we build winning teams that deliver firsts of a kind every single week. I was delighted to see that our pioneering Ophthalmology Service was featured in an article on the front page of today’s @theadvocatebr! Geaux Tigers! #LSU #WeHeal #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

It’s just two “sleeps” until @LSU Giving Day! Let’s make a record for @LSUVetMed, supporting our people & programs to advance our vision: #BetteringLives. Let’s bust through last year’s total! The link below goes live on March 19. More news from me soon! givingday.lsu.edu/pages/school-o…

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Teaching, our principal mission @LSUVetMed, is not just delivered to our graduate & DVM students, as important as that is. It also encompasses Continuing Education delivered by our expert clinical staff & faculty. Our next CE: Ophthalmology! e.givesmart.com/events/HOr/ #LSU #WeTeach

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I can honestly say that there is no place on earth like #Louisiana, especially around #MardiGras! The culture, the people, the food, the traditions — all unique & wonderful! Thank you to @LSUVetMed alumnus Dr. Greg Rich for making this all possible. #LSU #WeLead #BetteringLives

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I wish everyone a Happy Mardi Gras! Please remember the edible hazards for pets, similar to those for other holidays: chocolate, xylitol, & caffeine to name a few. For those students, staff, & faculty @LSUVetMed working over the holiday, I offer my heartfelt thanks! #LSU #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Warm congratulations to John Pauley, Master Electrician & general fount of all facilities expertise @LSUVetMed, for being named Community Champion of the Month! This accolade is truly well deserved! Great job, John — we all appreciate you! #LSU #WeLead #BetteringLives #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Our science @LSUVetMed ranges from fundamental to translational to clinical. We embrace it all & we’re changing the world, one discovery at a time. I’m so proud of our new Center for Clinical Innovation, which is ramping up activity. #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeDiscover

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I’m really looking forward to our White Coat Ceremony tomorrow afternoon, in which we celebrate a big milestone for the Class of 2026: their progression into clinics! They’re within sight of the finish line & I’m so proud of them! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #BetteringLives

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

To all @LSUVetMed alumni at the #ArVMA Winter Meeting: You’re all warmly welcome to our Alumni Reception tomorrow night! We’d absolutely love to see you. Fellowship, food, & fun awaits — as well as an exciting update on your school! #LSU #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I’m delighted to congratulate our Distinguished Alumnus of the Year @LSUVetMed, Dr. Matt Welborn, Professor of Food Animal Health Maintenance! He was one of several outstanding nominees reviewed by past Distinguished Alumni & Board of Alumni members. #LSU #BetteringLives #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I’m very proud to celebrate the second of our centers @LSUVetMed recently approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents, our Center for Comparative Oncology led by Dr. Joseph Francis: laregents.edu/b012725release/ #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #BetteringLives #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeDiscover

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

What a whirlwind trip to #VMX2025, representing #LSUVetMed in our alumni reception, booth & the #AVMA deans’ lunch. Huge thanks to Gretchen Morgan & Claire Francois for their help — always a team effort! But for now, it’s back home to #Louisiana. #LSU #BetteringLives #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

What a blast we had at our alumni reception tonight at the VMX Meeting & Expo @The_NAVC, with huge thanks to Gretchen Morgan & Claire Francois! I was thrilled to see so many of our proud alumni @LSUVetMed! #LSU #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeLead

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I can’t wait to see our alumni @LSUVetMed this evening @The_NAVC Meeting & Expo in Orlando, in which I’ll be updating everyone on our growth! With over 200 alumni registered at VMX, our reception should be an event to remember! #GeauxTigers #LSU #BetteringLives #WBTTW #WeTeach

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

As we emerge from our deep freeze, I’d like to offer my heartfelt thanks to our clinical, facilities, & security Ride-Out teams, our diagnostic personnel, & our biomedical scientists for your dedication, compassion, & fortitude throughout. You represent the best of us @LSUVetMed!

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I’m looking forward to presenting with Deans Rustin Moore & Carla Gartrell @AAVMC today, in the Deans’ meeting in Orlando — from a distance, given disrupted travel! ✈️ Thank you to Jennifer Ingalls & team for kindly establishing a digital link! #LSUVetMed #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Louisianans are nothing if not resilient, resourceful, compassionate & good-natured — not to mention fun! These characteristics were evident in abundance during my lunchtime walk, when I saw several impressive snowmen, as well as children enjoying the snow! #WinterStorm #SnowFun

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The beauty of our campus @LSUVetMed is magnified by the snow! Here are some images of our “winter wonderland.” My heartfelt gratitude & immense admiration goes out to our essential workers at this time — truly all heroes in my book! #LSU #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The results are in! Dr. Sara Lyle, one of our talented theriogenologists @LSUVetMed, has won the 2025 Westminster Veterinarian of the Year Award! What a magnificent accolade! Congratulations, Sara — we’re so proud of you! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW westminsterkennelclub.org/veterinarian-o…

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

We salute the brave police officers & their dogs who keep us all safe. One of these canine heroes is Laika, the longest serving dog in the Police Department @LSU. Dr. Nancy Welborn & vet tech Elizabeth Arnold @LSUVetMed have provided Laika’s veterinary care over the past decade.

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Warm congratulations to Dr. Sara Lyle, one of our theriogenologists @LSUVetMed, for being named a finalist for the Westminster Kennel Club’s National Veterinarian of the Year Award. This is like the Oscars of the dog breeding world! What an accolade! #LSU #BetteringLives #WeLead

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Frank Andrews, Director of our Center for Equine Health & Sports Performance @LSUVetMed, for organizing another outstanding Dorothy Havemeyer Foundation Workshop on Equine Gastric Ulcers in Clearwater, FL! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeDiscover #WeLead

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I’m so proud of our latest Community Champion @LSUVetMed, a true exemplar of our values. The best news: We’re keeping Dr. Lee as an Assistant Professor of Anatomy following his recent PhD graduation! Warm congrats, Alex! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeTeach #WeLead #WeDiscover

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

’m thrilled to be hearing from Sid Edwards, our new Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish at the first @Rotary meeting of 2025. What a fascinating insight, full of passion, dedication to public service, & wisdom! We’re delighted to be part of our local community @LSUVetMed!

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

We take pride in advancing the #ScholarshipFirst agenda @LSUVetMed. Drs. Rebecca Christofferson & Mark Mitchell have shared their expertise & experience in multiple interviews on the subject of bird ‘flu. We solve global problems in #Louisiana @LSU! #WeProtect #BetteringLives

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Our graduate students @LSUVetMed are a constant source of inspiration to me! The breadth & depth of their research is impressive. Our Breakfast Break for Science provides an opportunity for them to present their work to peers. Awesome! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeDiscover

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

The December holiday is over & 2025 is here! Post-vacation doldrums? With evidence of Mardi Gras around the corner, Louisianans spend no time in post-holiday blues when there’s so much merriment to look forward to. Laissez les bon temps rouler! We’re ready @LSUVetMed! #MardiGras

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, I’d like to thank all our students, staff, faculty, & alumni @LSUVetMed, as well as our community advocates, for your support throughout the year. Our school is in great shape because of YOU. Thank you all! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #BetteringLives

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Among our capital projects @LSUVetMed in 2024 was the reopening of our food animal hospital, following a complete refurbishment & extension — with huge thanks to our state legislature for their support. I’m proud of our commitment to animal agriculture @LSU! #WBTTW #WeProtect

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I’ll let my words published in The Advocate today speak for themselves, with my heartfelt thanks to Jan Risher. We build winning teams @LSU! #LSUVetMed #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeDiscover #WeProtect #BringingTheWorldIn #WhereScienceMeetsPassion

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

On this most special of days, I wish you & your families peace & joy. When there is so much discord & tension in the world, let us rejoice in each other & embrace tolerance, love, & mutual respect. Together we’re always stronger. Happiest of Holidays to all! #MerryChristmas

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Good morning from the UK — the start of some family time & R&R! I never take the privilege of flying across the Atlantic for granted. Flying is a true joy, an engineering feat that brings families closer together all over the world. Happy Holidays everyone! #LSU #LSUVetMed #WBTTW

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Community engagement is so important @LSUVetMed! I so admire our Veterinary Outreach team, led by Dr. Krista Miller & Jacqueline Perez Menjivar, who recently administered the 3 millionth free pet vaccine supported by #PetcoLove in New Orleans! WOW! #LSU #BetteringLives #WeProtect

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

From all of us @LSUVetMed, I’d like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, making special memories with your family & friends. For members of our community working over the holiday, my heartfelt thanks! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeDiscover #WeProtect #WeCare

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I’d like to offer heartfelt thanks to our friends @Boehringer for supporting an outstanding leadership & professional development event for house officers & early career faculty @LSUVetMed! Held at Red Stick Social, the event was a roaring success! #LSU #BetteringLives #WeCare

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Our Alumni Reunion party @LSUVetMed was truly awesome! I was thrilled to see so many of our proud Tigers in attendance throughout the day. Thank you everyone for making the weekend events so joyous. #LSU #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #WeTeach #WeHeal #WeDiscover #WeProtect

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

What a night, visiting the reunion parties of the DVM Classes of 2014, 1984, 1994, 1989, & 2009 @LSUVetMed, all over town! Huge thanks to Gretchen Morgan for her support. I’m so thrilled to see so many of our awesome alumni! LSU #BetteringLives #ScholarshipFirst

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LSU Vet Med Dean @lsuvetmeddean.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I can’t wait to welcome our alumni in their numbers! They’re coming home! Tonight we’re visiting 6 reunion parties, while tomorrow we’ll be hosting the Board of Alumni, school tours, & our amazing tailgate party! Geaux Tigers! #LSU #ScholarshipFirst #BetteringLives

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