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
Dr. Malcolm Cutchin Named Among Top 0.5% of Scholars Worldwide As one of the world’s top-ranked scholars, Dr. Malcolm Cutchin has spent a career exploring the complex connections between place, equity, and well-being — leaving a legacy that continues to shape PNWU’s programs and the communities they serve. “I’ve always loved the pursuit of ideas,”…Continue Reading World-Class, Close to Home
Full Accreditation Elevates PNWU’s Physical Therapy Program as First Graduates Begin Practice On Thursday, May 29, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences officially received word that our School of Physical Therapy (SOPT) has earned full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). With the echoes of a commencement celebration honoring the…Continue Reading Accelerating Impact
Student Doctor Megan Kenner on growth, her peers, and her passion for serving underserved communities. On Tuesday, May 27, Student Doctor Megan Kenner crossed the stage of Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre, donning her white coat alongside her fellow PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Class of 2027 peers. The 2025 White Coat Ceremony marked a…Continue Reading To This Moment and Beyond: Student Doctor Megan Kenner’s Path to Clinical Practice
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, PNWU celebrated a defining moment in the journey of our College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) students: the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027. “The significance of this ceremony is not the White Coat – it’s those seated in front of me,” explained Dr. Thomas Scandalis, Dean of PNW-COM,…Continue Reading A Common Thread
PNWU-COM Celebrates the Class of 2025: 139 New DOs Prepared to Impact Care Across the Northwest and Beyond 139 graduates of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) officially joined the ranks of PNWU’s growing legacy of health care leaders during the University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony. With their hooding, PNWU-COM’s Class…Continue Reading A Proud Tradition of Purpose-Driven Care Continues
PNWU Honors Fourth Graduating Class of Master of Arts in Medical Sciences Students In a ceremony filled with pride and reflection, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) celebrated the graduation of its fourth Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) class. The 22 graduates were honored during the morning commencement ceremony, joining the growing…Continue Reading Change Begins Here
PNWU Celebrates First-Ever Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduates On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) celebrated a historic step forward for rural and underserved communities, as well as the mission-driven university itself. In a momentous inaugural celebration, 28 graduates from PNWU’s inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) class received their…Continue Reading History in Motion
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) marked a historic milestone by hosting dual commencement ceremonies celebrating the achievements of more than 200 graduates across the university’s four mission-driven health sciences programs. The ceremonies reflected the university’s continued growth and its commitment to preparing health care professionals who serve where…Continue Reading PNWU Celebrates Dual Commencement Ceremonies Honoring Over 200 Graduates Across Four Mission-Driven Programs
PNWU Celebrates the Inaugural Graduates of Our School of Occupational Therapy On Saturday, May 17, 20205, in a milestone celebration of mission-driven education and the transformative power of compassionate care, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) recognized the first-ever graduates of its School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) during the morning ceremony of its 2025…Continue Reading Empowering Our Potential