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
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael H. Mittelman as its next president. A nationally respected leader in health care and higher education, Dr. Mittelman brings a distinguished career in military medicine, academic leadership, and health system innovation to PNWU at a transformative time in the…Continue Reading PNWU Names Dr. Michael H. Mittelman as Next President
Atley Shapiro, PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2027 Student Doctor Atley Shapiro grew up in a home that welcomed in over 25 foster children. From an early age, he learned to care for those around him – his brothers and sisters — who oftentimes had experienced unimaginable trauma and neglect and were in…Continue Reading Service, Siblings, and a Lifelong Commitment to Something Better
Mariah Williams, PNWU School of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 Student Doctor Mariah Williams’s journey to PNWU is paved by an unwavering commitment to care, service, and leadership. As a proud Alaskan Native American and the first graduate student in her family, Student Doctor Williams’s path to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy was ignited…Continue Reading Championing Health, Advocating for Access: A Journey Rooted in Service and Leadership
On May 5, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) broke ground on a new dental clinic that is poised to transform both dental education and access to care in rural and underserved communities across the Pacific Northwest. The two-story, 15,220 sq. ft. facility — located in Yakima’s Terrace…Continue Reading PNWU and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Break Ground on New Dental Clinic to Train Next Generation of Dentists
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
From EMT to Physician: A Journey Inspired by Service and Compassion The sirens blared as Daysi Torres-Vanegas and her partner raced toward a pediatric emergency — a two-year-old boy who was reportedly choking. As they arrived at the scene, Daysi quickly realized that the child wasn’t choking at all but, instead, had suffered a seizure….Continue Reading Daysi Torres-Vanegas, PNWU MAMS Class of 2025