PNWU’s 2025 Run for Your Life 5K/10K and Health Fair Sets New Records for Participation and Fundraising On March 1, 2025, over 450 people gathered on our health sciences campus for the highly anticipated Run for Your Life (RFYL) 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk and Health Fair. This annual event, organized by PNWU students, was not just…Continue Reading A Milestone Year
Dr. Tiffany Salido, Assistant Professor in PNWU’s School of Physical Therapy, has been nominated for the prestigious Service Provider Optimism Award by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA). The nomination recognizes Dr. Salido’s exceptional contributions to the Parkinson’s community, both as an educator and a dedicated advocate for those living with Parkinson’s. As an assistant…Continue Reading Dr. Tiffany Salido Nominated for Service Provider Optimism Award
This March, PNWU students will host Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Week. Featuring powerful conversations, hands-on workshops, cultural celebrations, and more, the efforts aim to foster a deeper understanding and connection to the diverse perspectives within our community. Why Attend? DEIB Week is all about embracing diversity, fostering inclusion, and building a sense of…Continue Reading PNWU Students Host DEIB Week: A Celebration of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is proud to celebrate 20 years of service, growth, and excellence in health sciences education. Founded on February 16, 2005, PNWU was established as a nonprofit through the vision of local community leaders who sought to address the healthcare needs of rural and medically underserved areas in the…Continue Reading Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Celebrates 20 Years of Impact and Mission Fulfillment
PNWU Students Lead Initiative to Strengthen Black/African American Representation at PNWU While exploring various clubs at PNWU’s Fall 2024 Club Fair, Student Doctor Maryan Abdi, PNWU-COM Class of 2028, noticed there was no organized group for Black/African American students, faculty, and staff. Upon reaching out to the PNWU Student Affairs office, she learned that the…Continue Reading Building Belonging Through Representation
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is proud to announce that Student Doctor Schafer Paladichuk, PNWU-COM Class of 2025, has been named our 2025 Student Doctor of the Year. Selected from a competitive pool of accomplished nominees, Student Dr. Paladichuk will now represent PNWU on the national stage as a candidate for National Student…Continue Reading Schafer Paladichuk, OMS IV, Named PNWU’s Student Doctor of the Year
A Community Effort to Support Students Beyond the Classroom Pacific Northwest University (PNWU) has officially opened the Dr. Michael and Kimberly Lawler Food Pantry. Located in a glowing glass room nestled near an open study space on the first floor of Delta Dental Equity Hall, the space reflects the Lawler’s tireless dedication to our students…Continue Reading PNWU Opens Dr. Michael and Kimberly Lawler Food Pantry
Two research projects from Pacific Northwest University’s (PNWU’s) School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) have been selected for presentation at the prestigious American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) annual conference in April, marking a significant achievement for the university and its commitment to community-driven healthcare. The research, conducted by PNWU OT students under the guidance of SOT…Continue Reading PNWU Occupational Therapy Students and Faculty to Present Groundbreaking Research at National Conference
Michael Dean, DMD, Associate Professor of Dentistry Dr. Michael Dean is a dedicated dental professional and educator with a career spanning over three decades. A native of Buckley, Washington, Dr. Dean earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Washington University in St. Louis and completed a General Practice Residency at the VA Medical…Continue Reading Winter 2025 New SDM Team Members
The purpose of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – School of Dental Medicine (SDM) Leadership Council is to support the school’s mission and vision through education, advancement and philanthropy. The Leadership Council is a group of trusted advisors who represent a wide range of professions and vocations and are committed to the SDM’s…Continue Reading Winter 2025 SDM Leadership Council Spotlight