WesternU kicks off Commencement ceremonies for more than 1,000 graduates

By Rodney Tanaka • 2022, Alumni and Giving, California

Western University of Health Sciences held the first of six Commencement ceremonies for more than 1,000 graduates Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.

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3 days ago

WesternU College of Graduate Nursing celebrates 25th anniversary

By Rodney Tanaka • Alumni and Giving, California, College of Graduate Nursing

Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) celebrated 25 years of innovation and trailblazing in nursing education while looking ahead to even greater success to come.

CGN …
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2 weeks ago

WesternU’s Austin Lecture examines unintended consequences of COVID-19 mitigation efforts

By Rodney Tanaka • Alumni and Giving, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, COVID-19

COVID-19 mitigation strategies were established in March 2020 to decrease viral transmission and to support our health care delivery systems. But these strategies, while necessary, were not without consequences.

These …
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4 weeks ago

WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine to house endowed fellowship in biomechanics

By Rodney Tanaka • Alumni and Giving, California, College of Podiatric Medicine

Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) is developing an endowed fellowship that will provide recent graduates with mentorship and training directly linking them to the foundational …
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1 month ago

CVM veterinarians provide valuable services for the pets of the homeless

By William Reinhard • Alumni and Giving, California, Campus Location

Dr. Gabe Rosa bends down to meet her next patient and the patient’s owner. The small terrier appears a bit frightened, but submits willingly to the examination.

“How have you …
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2 months ago

FamilyCare, Inc. will donate $22.5 million to WesternU for a new behavioral health college

By Rodney Tanaka • Alumni and Giving, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest Campus, Featured Story

Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) will receive a 22.5-million-dollar donation from FamilyCare, Inc., the largest gift in the University’s 45-year history. The donation will help WesternU expand the COMP-Northwest …
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2 months ago

WesternU CPM celebrates Class of 2022 student doctors during Match Day, attains 100% residency placement

By Jeff Malet • Alumni and Giving, California, College of Podiatric Medicine

Student doctors from Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) held a virtual Match Day celebration Friday, March 18, 2022, learning where they will complete their post-graduate …
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2 months ago

WesternU Board of Trustees creates $6 million endowed scholarship

By Rodney Tanaka • Alumni and Giving, California, Featured Story

Western University of Health Sciences’ Board of Trustees has created a $6 million endowed scholarship to help remove financial barriers for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds and increase student diversity …
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2 months ago

Western University of Health Sciences welcomes President Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA

By Rodney Tanaka • Alumni and Giving, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research

WesternU welcomes President Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA
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3 months ago

WesternU College of Pharmacy celebrates 25th anniversary

By Rodney Tanaka • Alumni and Giving, California, College of Pharmacy

Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Pharmacy celebrated 25 years of accomplishments and student-centered growth and thanked the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters who helped the College …
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