Mollee Gray, PNWU School of Occupational Therapy Class of 2025 At the age of 10, Mollee Gray’s world was upended forever. Her father, a general practitioner and athlete, suffered a catastrophic brainstem stroke, which left him tetraplegic and mute. Over the next two years, Mollee and her family fought beside him as he battled through…Continue Reading Finding Strength through Service: A Journey Inspired by Family
On Friday, we gathered to celebrate the incredible generosity and dedication that fuel our students’ journeys. The 2025 PNWU Scholarship Luncheon Celebration honored over 50 scholarship recipients and highlighted more than $350,000 in PNWU scholarship support, made possible through the unwavering commitment of our donors and community partners. For the first time, the annual tradition…Continue Reading 2025 PNWU Scholarship Luncheon Celebration
Three Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) DO students — Student Doctors Celine Zalamea, Amber Kisielewski, and Kathryn McCoy (all Class of 2028) —recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to represent PNWU at National DO Day on Capitol Hill. As leaders in the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), the students joined peers from across the…Continue Reading PNWU Students Visit D.C. to Advocate for Rural Healthcare at National DO Day
A quarterly update from the School of Dental Medicine. In this issue: Dean’s Message Welcome to the first edition of our 2025 quarterly newsletter series! It is hard to believe we are only three months away from welcoming our inaugural class of 36 students. The SDM team has been extremely busy preparing for our students,…Continue Reading SDM Spring 2025 Newsletter
“Please, Call Me Foti” Dr. Fotinos Panagakos doesn’t go by that title. Instead, as he reaches out to shake hands, his first words are often a humble request: “Please, call me Foti.” A proud son of Greek immigrants (his father arrived in America in the 1950s), the name “Foti” was perfectly cast for Dr. Panagakos’…Continue Reading Meet Foti, Dean of PNWU’s Innovative New Dental School
PNWU Students Reflect on Advocacy, Empathy, and the Future of Medicine at National Conference Three student leaders from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences recently joined a national community of future osteopathic physicians in Arlington, Texas, at the AACOM and Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) Spring Conference. For PNWU Student Doctors Scott Brown…Continue Reading Future Physicians, Present Leaders
As PNWU’s Inaugural Class of Occupational Therapists Prepare for Graduation, the Program Hits a Major Milestone: Full Accreditation On a bright and hopeful spring morning, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ (PNWU’s) School of Occupational Therapy proudly celebrated a monumental achievement. The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) officially completed its review of the…Continue Reading A Defining Moment
PNWU is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early as Interim Vice President for Research. A founding faculty member and longtime professor of nutrition, Dr. Briggs Early brings a wealth of experience, deep institutional knowledge, and a nationally recognized research background to this new leadership role. Her appointment follows thoughtful feedback from…Continue Reading Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early Named PNWU’s Interim Vice President for Research
A Look Inside the 2025 PNWU Research Symposium On April 8, PNWU hosted our 2025 Research Symposium, drawing students, faculty, and community partners together to celebrate the power of inquiry, collaboration, and purpose-driven scholarship. With 47 original research projects presented, the annual event continues to grow not only in scale, but in its demonstration of…Continue Reading Curiosity, Compassion, and Community
PNWU’s mission is once again earning national recognition, with our School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) ranked among the top 25% of all OT programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. “These national rankings are proof that a university can stay true to its mission and still achieve excellence,” said Dr. Heather Fritz,…Continue Reading PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy Ranked Among Nation’s Best