Month: January 2026

MSOT and MAMS Students Come Together for an Interprofessional Learning Day

Students from PNWU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program and the Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program recently came together for an interprofessional learning day designed to strengthen foundational clinical skills and foster collaboration across healthcare disciplines. The joint class was taught by Dr. Heather Fritz, Dean of the School of…Continue Reading MSOT and MAMS Students Come Together for an Interprofessional Learning Day

PNWU SOPT Students Advocate for the Future of Physical Therapy at APTA Legislative Impact Day

PNWU Physical Therapy Students

On January 21, a group of second-year students from Pacific Northwest University’s School of Physical Therapy (SOPT) traveled to Olympia, Washington, to participate in the annual American Physical Therapy Association of Washington (APTWA) Legislative Impact Day, joining physical therapy students and professionals from across the state to advocate for the advancement of their profession.  During the event, PNWU…Continue Reading PNWU SOPT Students Advocate for the Future of Physical Therapy at APTA Legislative Impact Day

From the Projects to a Purpose

Student Doctor Maryan Abdi’s Fight for Representation For Student Doctor Maryan Abdi, the path to medicine wasn’t paved with privilege. It was forged in the projects of the Greater Seattle area. Born to refugee parents who fled the civil war in Somalia, Student Doctor Abdi grew up in Section 8 housing. While she eventually found…Continue Reading From the Projects to a Purpose

PNWU Students Help Bring MLK’s Legacy to Life Through Art, Learning, and Community Partnership

On Monday, PNWU Roots to Wings students played an integral role in the Annual MLK March and Celebration in Yakima, an event hosted by Yakima Community Leaders under the direction of OIC of Washington. This year’s celebration, centered on the theme Building Community, invited participants from across the region to honor the life, leadership, and…Continue Reading PNWU Students Help Bring MLK’s Legacy to Life Through Art, Learning, and Community Partnership