Animals at USU Exhibit

On Display: August 18 - October 15, 2025 | Special Collections & Archives, Lower Level, Merrill-Cazier Library

Contact: Kelly Rovegno, University Archivist & Archives Reference Coordinator | kelly.rovegno@usu.edu

This promotional banner for "Animals at USU" features a watercolor illustration of rolling green hills with a red barn, winding blue river, and farm animals including a golden retriever, black and white cow, and pink pig. The title appears in large dark blue text against a pastoral landscape with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

Celebrate USU's new four-year veterinary degree by exploring the university's deep-rooted connection with animals through rare photographs, documents, and memorabilia from University Archives.

The year 2025 marks a major milestone for Utah State University with the official launch of its four-year veterinary degree through the College of Veterinary Medicine. In celebration of this exciting new chapter, University Archives invites you to explore the enduring bond between USU and the animal world, a relationship that stretches back to the university's earliest days.

Discover USU's Animal Legacy

From agricultural foundations to cutting-edge veterinary science, this exhibit showcases how animals have been integral to USU's identity and mission. View historical photographs of campus farm life, early veterinary training programs, and the evolution of animal science education at Utah State University.

Perfect for students, faculty, and animal enthusiasts seeking to understand USU's rich heritage.

The exhibit features rare archival materials that demonstrate how USU's commitment to animal welfare and agricultural innovation has shaped both the university and the broader Cache Valley community. Visitors can explore the progression from traditional farming practices to modern veterinary medicine that continues to define USU's academic excellence.