The mission of the ϲͼ College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is to advance the tripartite mission of education, research (discovery of new knowledge) and service (engagement) via an academic environment of high achievement that encourages excellence in self-directed, integrative learning, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving and ethics at its core. The College promotes qualitative and life-long learning for the global interdisciplinary practice of veterinary medicine within the framework of the “One Health” concept. The College is strategically positioned to exploit the link between animal health and human health, as well as state-of-the-art technologies of the new century, to advance academic excellence with passion and compassion; to all who value and promote diversity to serve the global community of the 21st century.