Year: 2025

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

Delta Dental of Washington Board Visits PNWU, Deepening Partnership to Expand Access to Dental Care Across the Northwest

In Yakima, a growing alliance between education and community health takes center stage On June 16, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) welcomed members of the Delta Dental of Washington Board of Directors to its Yakima campus for a landmark gathering inside the newly constructed Delta Dental Equity Hall. The visit served as both…Continue Reading Delta Dental of Washington Board Visits PNWU, Deepening Partnership to Expand Access to Dental Care Across the Northwest

World-Class, Close to Home

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

Accelerating Impact

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

To This Moment and Beyond: Student Doctor Megan Kenner’s Path to Clinical Practice

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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

A Common Thread

White Coat 2025

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

A Proud Tradition of Purpose-Driven Care Continues

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