Day: October 1, 2025

Answering the Call

Student Doctor Ammar Jankel brings PNWU’s mission to life as a member of our first dental class.  PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine (SDM) recently welcomed its inaugural class, realizing a vision of compassionate, community-focused healthcare. From personal experience to professional purpose, Student Doctor Ammar Jankel’s path reflects that very vision.  As a member of the…Continue Reading Answering the Call

Still Helping: The Enduring Legacy of Mel and Sheila Leskinen

Nearly every day, Terrace Heights resident Mel Leskinen drives past PNWU’s Yakima campus. His eyes often wander to a sunlit corner of Butler-Haney Hall, specifically, the anatomy lab where, through shining glass, his beloved wife Sheila rests.  “Sheila’s there,” he says softly, a small smile crossing his face. “She’s still helping people. Just like she always wanted to do.”  That simple…Continue Reading Still Helping: The Enduring Legacy of Mel and Sheila Leskinen