Murray State University’s Bold Push for a Veterinary School Heads to Governor’s Desk Amid Controversy
A groundbreaking bill that could pave the way for Murray State University to launch a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine program has officially passed the Kentucky General Assembly and is now on its way to Governor Beshear’s desk for approval. The university announced the milestone on its Facebook page, expressing gratitude to the Kentucky General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 77, which will allow the university to begin the process of working with accrediting bodies to bring a veterinary school to life.
Shocking Stall in Kentucky's Quest for First Veterinary School at Murray State
Discover the surprising setback for Kentucky as two critical bills, House Bill 400 and Senate Bill 189, aimed at establishing a new School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University, failed to pass. Despite strong support in the House, the bills were halted in the Senate, delaying the creation of the state's first veterinary school. Learn about the potential impact of this decision on Kentucky's veterinary care and the ongoing struggle to address the nationwide shortage of large animal veterinarians