2026 Newbrey Awards

College text treatment over the WSU fight song.

Dr. Jerry Newbrey was more than a professor of anatomy and histology at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine — he was a mentor, a friend, and a source of inspiration. Known for his creativity in the classroom and an unforgettable sense of humor, Dr. Newbrey had a gift for making complex science engaging and memorable. His passion for teaching and his deep care for students left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him — from his colleagues to generations of future veterinarians.

Following his tragic passing in a mountaineering accident, the college established the Jerry Newbrey pre-clinical teaching awards in his honor. It stands as a tribute to Dr. Newbrey’s legacy and as a way to recognize faculty who embody the same spirit of excellence in teaching within WSU’s pre-clinical veterinary curriculum.

Dr. Jerry Newbrey pre-clinical teaching award winners

Dr. Jeffrey Abbott outside the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Jeff Abbott

Veterinary Immunology
Hannah Cohen outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Hannah Cohen

Clinical Pathology
Peter Meighan outside the College of Veterinary Medicine in the summer.

Pete Meighan

Veterinary Physiology II
Wesley outside on a slightly breezy sunny day.

Wesley Sheley

General Pathology
Dr. Bonnie Campbell outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Bonnie Campbell

Small Animal Surgery
Dr. Jillian Haines standing outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Jillian Haines

Small Animal Medicine
Jonathan outside on a sunny day.

Jonathan Miller

Systemic Pathology
Laura Williams outside the college.

Laura Williams

Veterinary Parasitology