Animals in Art opens October 4
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Events
LSU Vet Med opens International Exhibition on Animals in Art on October 4 with reception
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine opens the 31st Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art with an opening reception on October 4, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the LSU Vet Med Library. The show runs through October 31. The exhibition is free and open to the public every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LSU Vet Med honors endowed professors whose work impacts animal and human health every day
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has named the newest recipients of its prestigious endowed professorships, five-year appointments that fuel groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, and improved care for animals and people. These positions provide faculty members with the resources to pursue discoveries that often translate directly into better diagnostics, treatments, and public health outcomes.
Vision
Bettering lives through education, public service, and discovery
Mission
Improving and protecting the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care
Values
Integrity. Compassion. Innovation.
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