Established in 2018 by the College of Veterinary Medicine to honor the personal merits and attributes of Patterson (DVM’23, MS’27) who served as the president of Tuskegee Institute and is the founder of the United Negro College Fund. Given to a student entering the professional DVM program with preference to underrepresented students. This scholarship may be renewed as long as the student remains in good standing.

My passion for veterinary medicine is leading me to pursue a specialty in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. This is area of veterinary medicine that is incredibly important. Dental issues are a hidden source of pain and it will be my job as a veterinarian to advocate for my patients. I cannot wait to bring more awareness to the importance of our pet’s dental health!