A Letter from the Dean
This extraordinary year at the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University has been filled with momentum, milestones and meaningful partnerships across South Carolina. We are proud that our college has been named in honor of Senator Harvey S. Peeler Jr., whose steadfast support was instrumental in establishing South Carolina’s first college of veterinary medicine. Stakeholders welcomed the surprise announcement of the college’s naming at our groundbreaking ceremony in November of 2024. This distinction recognizes Senator Peeler’s lasting impact on our state and Clemson University’s land-grant mission. As a provisional member of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, the College has taken its place alongside peer institutions as we work to advance veterinary education, research and outreach. During this time, we continue to build a team of talented faculty and staff committed to a values- driven culture grounded in Clemson University’s Core Values and strategic pillars. Engagement with stakeholders across the state has been a cornerstone of our progress. We are deeply grateful to the many partners– from industry leaders to local producers to clinical partners– who have joined the Clemson Family to help shape this college and its future. Our leadership team has worked closely with the veterinary community to ensure that our curriculum supports and strengthens the veterinary profession across rural and urban communities. Additionally, our connections with the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, South Carolina Farm Bureau, Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, Clemson College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and Clemson Cooperative Extension are helping us identify and inspire future veterinarians, even as we await accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE).
In Spring 2025, we completed our AVMA-COE comprehensive visit and are optimistic as we look ahead to welcoming our inaugural class in Fall 2026.
Thank you for your continued support as we build a college rooted in service and science that will positively impact South Carolina’s people and animals for generations to come.
Go Tigers!
Dr. Steven Marks Founding Dean, Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicin e
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