Four CVM faculty and seven staff who reached significant milestones in their employment at the university were honored as part of UF’s 2026 Service Recognition Program at special receptions at the Earl and Christy Powell University House on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, respectively.
Leading the way for CVM, Dr. Mary Brown, professor of infectious diseases and immunology, and Theresa Medrano, recently retired biological scientist in physiological sciences, both celebrated an incredible 40 years at UF in 2025.
The university’s recognition program honors years of continuous service milestones in five-year increments, and those dedicated employees who’ve devoted 25-50 years of continuous service to UF were invited by UF Human Resources Vice President Melissa Curry to the recognition reception.
Honorees were treated to breakfast, a short program and presented commemorative plaques from Curry, UF President Donald Landry, M.D., Ph.D., and Provost Joe Glover, Ph.D., to celebrate their achievements and contributions to the university’s mission.
While not all CVM faculty and staff could attend their respective ceremonies, we celebrate their tremendous accomplishments with the college, hospital and greater UF community.
STAFF RECOGNITION
Celebrating 25 Years of Service
- Oscar Hernandez Maldonado, Biological Scientist, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
- Amy Meacham, Research Facility Manager, Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology
- Susan Starke, Veterinary Hospital Technician, Large Animal Hospital
Celebrating 30 Years of Service
- Christine Best, Non-Grants Manager, Business Office
- Lashand Williams, Veterinary Hospital Program Assistant, Department of Radiology
Celebrating 35 Years of Service
- Sarah Carey, Director of Communications, Dean’s Office (retired 2025)
Celebrating 40 Years of Service
- Theresa Medrano, Biological Scientist, Department of Physiological Sciences (retired 2025)
FACULTY RECOGNITION
Celebrating 25 Years of Service
- Dr. Michael Bowie, Assistant Dean and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine
- Dr. Iske Larkin, Senior Lecturer, Education Coordinator and Aquatic Animal Health Program Director, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Celebrating 30 Years of Service
- Dr. Donald Bolser, Professor, Department of Physiological Sciences
Celebrating 40 Years of Service
- Dr. Mary Brown, Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology
