After earning a doctor of veterinary medicine from Auburn University, Dr. Dan Givens went on to complete a residency, a PhD in biomedical science and NIH-funded post-doctoral research. A diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (virology specialty) and the American College of Theriogenologists (animal reproduction), Dr. Givens has conducted applied research in infectious diseases that affect reproduction. After serving as a faculty member, director of an agricultural experiment station, acting department head, and associate dean for academic affairs, Dr. Givens became the fifth dean of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in June 2020. Entering this role during the early stages of the pandemic, Dr. Givens brought a timely, bold vision to strengthen the veterinary college’s One Health approach to solving complex problems at Virginia Tech.