Susan White, professor emerita at the College of Veterinary Medicine, received the Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence at the 2009 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. The award is given annually in recognition of outstanding achievement and dedicated service to the veterinary profession.
White is the first female in the field of large animal medicine to receive the award. Selection criteria include outstanding service, national and international recognition, selfless contribution to veterinary organizations, publication of major works and development of diagnostic techniques.