As Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences welcomed its largest-ever incoming class and a new President, the 2025–26 academic year launched with purpose and unity. This week, we proudly welcomed our largest-ever incoming class of health sciences students — future leaders representing our comprehensive collection of interprofessional programs — and celebrated the arrival of our new President,…Continue Reading Welcome to PNWU!
SDM Summer 2025 Newsletter
A quarterly update from the School of Dental Medicine. In this issue: Dean’s Message Greetings and welcome to our quarterly newsletter! A lot has happened since our first issue of 2025. When you receive this, we will be nearing the arrival of the inaugural class on July 28th – an exciting, busy, and perhaps a…Continue Reading SDM Summer 2025 Newsletter
Simply Being Present
Dr. Rachael Arabian, PNWU Physical Therapy Professor, Brings Global Lessons Home to the Northwest “One of the most meaningful aspects was witnessing the impact of simply being present.” For Dr. Rachel Arabian, Assistant Professor in Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ School of Physical Therapy (SOPT), this was more than an observation — it was…Continue Reading Simply Being Present
PNWU Student Leaders Help Shape the Future of Osteopathic Medicine at National Conference
PNWU student leaders recently represented the health sciences university and the next generation of osteopathic physicians at the American Osteopathic Association’s House of Delegates (AOA HOD) in Chicago, Illinois. Executive Student Government Association (SGA) members Kirsten Huhl (Executive COM President) and Sabrina Vuong (Executive COM Vice President) joined national SOMA leadership — Celine Zalamea (President)…Continue Reading PNWU Student Leaders Help Shape the Future of Osteopathic Medicine at National Conference
Pacific Power Foundation Grant Fuels Roots to Wings’ Mission to Empower Future Health Leaders
In continued support of educational opportunity and community vitality, the Pacific Power Foundation recently awarded Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) a $5,000 Education and STEM grant to support the growth of the Roots to Wings (RTW) program. The grant underscores a shared mission between the Pacific Power Foundation and PNWU: to empower underserved youth through…Continue Reading Pacific Power Foundation Grant Fuels Roots to Wings’ Mission to Empower Future Health Leaders
Mission in Motion: Research Innovation Expands at PNWU
In a major leap forward for research at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU), students and faculty now have access to a powerful new tool that could change the way we understand — and improve — healthcare materials: the Instron 34SC-5 Universal Testing Machine. Now housed on campus, the state-of-the-art device enables researchers to…Continue Reading Mission in Motion: Research Innovation Expands at PNWU
Kiwanis Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support PNWU Students in Pediatric and Rural Care
On July 1, members of the Yakima Kiwanis Charitable Trust Foundation visited our campus to celebrate the creation of a powerful new partnership: the PNWU Kiwanis Scholarship Fund for Excellence in Service. The $30,000 endowed scholarship will provide annual support to mission-driven PNWU students who are committed to pediatric care and service to rural and…Continue Reading Kiwanis Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support PNWU Students in Pediatric and Rural Care
Research Takes Flight
A Second-Story Balcony. A Community of Scholars. An Unforgettable Academic Tradition: Inside PNWU’s Second Annual Paper Airplane Contest. At Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU), rigorous research and high-level academia are part of the daily fabric. But sometimes, that fabric needs to be folded — sharply, diagonally, and then thrown off a balcony. This…Continue Reading Research Takes Flight
Learning to Lead: How Four PNWU Students Are Shaping the Future of Medicine
At PNWU, Student Doctors step into national roles while staying grounded in the communities they serve. In a landscape where healthcare disparities persist and medical systems strain to meet growing demands, the future of medicine is being quietly shaped in places like Yakima, Washington. Representing the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) at the national level,…Continue Reading Learning to Lead: How Four PNWU Students Are Shaping the Future of Medicine
Beyond the Promise
As she honors her grandfather’s memory, Student Doctor Ale Gonzalez prepares to fulfill her lifelong desire to help those in need as a member of our inaugural School of Dental Medicine class. By Ale Gonzalez, PNWU-SDM Class of 2029 My journey towards dentistry has been anything but straightforward. My initial foray into the medical field…Continue Reading Beyond the Promise