By: La’Beaula Times
Camryn Davis, May 2020
November 9 – From an early age, Camryn Davis always knew that she wanted to work with animals. Growing up, she loved to care for pets, particularly her rabbits and dogs. Her love for animals has led her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Davis began her journey at Prairie View A&M University in 2016, studying Agriculture with a concentration in Animal Science, and graduated in May, 2020. While attending PVAMU, Davis served as a member of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) Ambassadors and the President of the Pre-Vet Club. Despite being very active in student organizations and various community service engagements, she still excelled academically.
CAHS Assistant Professor and Pre-Vet Club Advisor, Milton Daley, Ph.D. said, “Davis is indeed a conscientious student who understands the importance of developing strong study skills and values her education.” He added, “I have no doubt that she will succeed in her pursuits.”
Davis graduated from PVAMU in the spring of 2020 with honors. She’s been recognized by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Society of Collegiate Leadership & Achievement, and made the Dean’s List every semester. She looks back at her time on “The Hill” fondly, “I enjoyed my time at Prairie View A&M University and miss it. PVAMU had become my home in the last four years. It was the experience that I needed and it molded me into the person I am today.” Davis said. While at Purdue, and adjusting to the fast-paced curriculum, she manages to check in with her former professor and mentor, Dr. Daley, and she’s accompanied by two former CAHS students.
Davis is currently in her first year at Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine. This fall, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) selected her as the 2020 UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship recipient. This reasonably new award recognizes its recipients’ outstanding academic accomplishments at the cum laude level and provides financial awards that support and encourage the their future endeavors.
When she completes veterinary school, Davis plans to establish a lab in the Texas Medical Center to study and find cures for Zoonotic Diseases. Her goal is to improve medicine techniques for people and animals.