Category: News

PNWU Hosts Inaugural Anato-Bee

Last weekend, PNWU hosted the Anato-Bee. A national high school outreach initiative promoting education in the anatomical sciences, the Anato-Bee tests high school students’ knowledge in anatomy, embryology, histology, and diagnostic skills through a spelling-bee inspired format. Featuring top-scoring students from a recent local competition at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, PNWU’s event served as the western…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural Anato-Bee

Grant Enables NIHC to Expand Culinary Medicine Offerings

Photo of healthy foods on a table

The Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative (NIHC) recently secured a $56,800 grant from Greater Health Now’s Community Investment program, Connect2Everyone. The grant empowers the NIHC to enhance the Expanding Community Impact of Culinary Medicine in Yakima County pilot project, and to offer more culinary medicine teaching classes to health professions learners. The Culinary Medicine program is designed to familiarize health…Continue Reading Grant Enables NIHC to Expand Culinary Medicine Offerings

PNWU Hosts Mini Med School

Illustrated graphic of children wearing health professional attire

This past weekend, PNWU hosted our annual Mini Med School. The free family event welcomed community members to our health sciences campus to learn about the human body, our assortment of programs, and the importance of being healthy.  Featuring activities for kindergarten through middle school-aged students, Mini Med School also featured food trucks, a scavenger…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Mini Med School

Lolinda Turner Elected to Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs

PNWU School of Dental Medicine's Lolinda Turner

Lolinda Turner, our School of Dental Medicine’s director of student success and engagement, was recently appointed to the State of Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs. As a commissioner, Turner will play a pivotal role in advising the Governor, Legislature and state agencies regarding policy development and implementation, as well as working to establish relationships with…Continue Reading Lolinda Turner Elected to Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs

PNWU Hosts Rising Together Student Leadership Conference

Rise Together conference at PNWU

On Wednesday, March 13, PNWU hosted the Rising Together Student Leadership Conference. A collaboration of Educational Service District (ESD) 105 and PNWU’s Service and Social Engagement Committee, the event welcomed over 150 high school-age students from throughout the State of Washington to the university’s health sciences campus for an immersive look at our mission and…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Rising Together Student Leadership Conference

PNWU Representatives Attend 2024 AMOPS Conference

PNWU Military Student Doctors Attend 2024 AMOPS Conference

A collection of PNWU representatives recently attended the Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons’ (AMOPS’) 2024 Meeting and Medical Conference. The annual event – which was hosted this year in Tulsa, OK – brings students, residents, and physicians together to discuss the unique aspects of practice in the Uniformed Services by the more than…Continue Reading PNWU Representatives Attend 2024 AMOPS Conference

Run For Your Life Returns to Campus, Raises Over $16K for Student Scholarships

On Saturday, March 2, PNWU hosted the Run For Your Life 5K and Health Fair.  231 people registered for the family-friendly event, resulting in over $16,000 of support for PNWU student scholarships. “The turnout was amazing,” said Student Doctor Katelyn Bonny, who helped to organize this year’s event. “It was rewarding to see so many community members…Continue Reading Run For Your Life Returns to Campus, Raises Over $16K for Student Scholarships

PNWU Student Doctors Shine in Military Medicine Residency Match

PNWU Military Match 2024

Each year, soon-to-be-graduates of PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) apply to residency positions throughout the country, with most learning their results on Match Day in March. For student doctors in the military, the residency application process is different. In December, PNWU’s military-enrolled student doctors learned where they would be taking the next steps in…Continue Reading PNWU Student Doctors Shine in Military Medicine Residency Match

Warmth, Belonging, and Pride

Black History Month

PNWU students collaborate with the University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ODEIB) to celebrate Black History Month at PNWU. In honor of the rich history, accomplishments, and contributions of Black individuals throughout the world, PNWU’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ODEIB) is thrilled to celebrate Black History Month (BHM) this February….Continue Reading Warmth, Belonging, and Pride