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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

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) recently wrapped up our Roots to Wings Summer Program: Pathways to Healthcare, bringing 14 upcoming juniors and seniors from the Yakima Valley — representing the Tribal School, Toppenish, White Swan, and Eisenhower High Schools — to our health sciences campus for an immersive, hands-on introduction to a future…Continue Reading Roots to Wings Summer Program Inspires Local High School Students to Pursue Healthcare Careers

In continued support of educational opportunity and community vitality, the Pacific Power Foundation recently awarded Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) a $5,000 Education and STEM grant to support the growth of the Roots to Wings (RTW) program. The grant underscores a shared mission between the Pacific Power Foundation and PNWU: to empower underserved youth through…Continue Reading Pacific Power Foundation Grant Fuels Roots to Wings’ Mission to Empower Future Health Leaders

Dr. Jennifer Fleckenstein Prepares to Lead Key Conversation in PNWU’s Week of Belonging “The first step is self-reflection,” explained Dr. Jennifer Fleckenstein. “The better we understand our own abilities and biases, the more effectively we can recognize and accommodate diverse perspectives.” An Assistant Professor in PNWU’s School of Physical Therapy, Dr. Fleckenstein is set to…Continue Reading Understanding and Addressing Ableism

Inside Student Doctor Maddox Allen’s Fight for Inclusion “No one should have to wonder if they belong here,” said Student Doctor Maddox Allen, PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2028. “We have to actively create that sense of community, for ourselves and for each other.” For Student Doctor Allen, that sense of community was…Continue Reading Less Alone, More Understood

Student Doctor Shrida Sharma’s Vision for PNWU’s Week of Belonging As words like diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging become increasingly polarized and politicized, a collection of PNWU students, faculty and staff are rising above the noise to ensure they are a reality at their health sciences university. With the support of PNWU’s administration, Student Doctor…Continue Reading More Than Words and Letters