Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2026

The faculty and staff of the College of Veterinary Medicine are excited to celebrate our graduate students during Graduate Student Appreciation Week! Our graduate students, whether on campus or participating through distance education, play an essential role in advancing the College’s scholarly, research, and teaching missions. Through long hours in the laboratory, dedication to teaching assignments, and their efforts to publish in top journals and present their work at national and international conferences, they contribute enormously to our academic community. We are proud to recognize their achievements with a week of events in their honor.

Event Schedule

Monday, March 30, 2026:

We’ll kick off Graduate Student Appreciation Week with an evening speaker from UF’s Career Connections Center.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026:

Tuesday features three events. We begin with our annual View from the Top panel, featuring speakers from industry, government, and academia. A networking hour with light refreshments will follow. We will conclude the evening by celebrating our graduate students’ accomplishments from the past year, including graduates from Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026:

Phi Zeta – Part One

Phi Zeta is a national honor society dedicated to promoting research and scholarship that improve animal health and well‑being. UF’s Upsilon Chapter was established in 1979. This year’s celebration begins with poster presentations showcasing the latest research from our graduate students and bioscientists.

Thursday, April 2, 2026:

Phi Zeta – Part Two

Poster sessions give way to oral presentations as we host the Top Dog and Best in Show competitions. The day will also feature a keynote address by Dr. Kate Creevy, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding poster and oral presentations, as well as faculty award recipients.