2026 White Coat Livestream

This year's event will be held May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The annual White Coat ceremony celebrates the transition of third-year veterinary students from their preclinical education to their senior year clinical rotations within the teaching hospital at K-State, the Veterinary Health Center. Congrats to the class of 2027 as they prepare for clinical studies. Be sure to visit this page on the day of the event to watch the ceremony live.

Ceremony schedule

Welcome and Opening Remarks: Dr. James Roush, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success

Message from the Interim Dean: Dr. Elizabeth Davis

Message from Class of 2026 President: Jordan Daugherty

White Coat Presentation

Pledge of Professionalism: Weston Ahles, Class of 2027 President

Closing Remarks: Dr. James Roush