Nathan Schank Receives White Coat

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The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Class of 2027 was honored in a White Coat Ceremony. This ceremony, a revered tradition in the veterinary sciences, welcomes students into the study of veterinary medicine by receiving their white coats, a traditional symbol of the medical sciences. Through this ritual, student-veterinarians become more aware of their professional responsibilities. 

Nathan Schank, of Fallon, Nevada, was coated at Lincoln Memorial University's Tex Turner Arena during the fall semester. 

He earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Brigham Young University and a Master of Science in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Florida. 

He is the son of Craig and Debra Schank. 

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a values-based learning community that provides educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is located on LMU's main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, with additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM is integral to the University's medical programs and provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1.800.325.0900, ext. 6600, or visit us online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.