Dean’s Message

This is an exciting time in the college! Interviews for the next entering veterinary class have wrapped up, and our incredibly hard-working admissions staff can take a breath.

In our last Advance Newsletter, Dean Bryan Slinker opened with the phrase “change is afoot.” He discussed his upcoming retirement and reflected on all the positive changes and accomplishments over the last 11 years under his outstanding leadership.

Well, change is still afoot. Bryan’s plans changed on September 30 when President Schulz asked him to step in as WSU’s interim provost.

Bryan Slinker stepping down

As we begin 2019, I remain ever thankful for the efforts of our college’s faculty and staff, supported by our many friends and stakeholders.

The Allen School faculty and staff work in Pullman and in other countries to achieve its mission, and the work they do truly has global benefit, including here at home.

Bryan Slinker, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Bryan Slinker, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

by Bryan Slinker, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine So, we start a new academic year and we just welcomed our latest generation of Coug veterinarians—the class of 2020. 2020 already! I spent two and a half days in August with this wonderful group of talented, smart, funny, delightful, enthusiastic people. And I am […]

Challenges. We all have them. Often when we hear the word “challenge” we think of a difficult obstacle in our lives to be overcome. But for us in your College of Veterinary Medicine at WSU, we prefer to apply the magic of alchemy to turn challenges into opportunities.

Rabies is never far from our minds here in your College of Veterinary Medicine.