Category: SOT News

Dr. Cutchin Publishes “Forward-Looking” Handbook on Aging and Place

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Dr. Malcolm Cutchin, professor and director of research in PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, recently had his seventh edited volume, Handbook on Aging and Place, published by UK academic publisher Edward Elgar. Working with co-editor Graham Rowles, Cutchin and Rowles recruited lead authors for 20 chapters and then composed the other three chapters of the…Continue Reading Dr. Cutchin Publishes “Forward-Looking” Handbook on Aging and Place

PNWU Debuts in National Occupational Therapy Program Rankings

Group of students in PWNU School of Occupational Therapy

PNWU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program was recently ranked in the top 35% of OT programs in the United States by U.S. News and World Reports. Having just matriculated our first cohort of OT students in August 2023, the national recognition and acclaim reflects the tremendous potential of our School of Occupational…Continue Reading PNWU Debuts in National Occupational Therapy Program Rankings

PNWU Students Visit State Capitol to Advocate for Expansion of OT Services

Dr. Heather Fritz, Founding Director of PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, takes us inside the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s 2024 “Hike the Hill” event. On Thursday, January 11, despite blizzard conditions, a sleepy but enthusiastic cohort of PNWU OT students made an epic trip to the Washington State Capitol for the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s…Continue Reading PNWU Students Visit State Capitol to Advocate for Expansion of OT Services

MSOT Faculty Lead the Way in Externally Funded Research

When students make the decision to pursue a career in occupational therapy, they may not have research at the top of their minds. However, research is essential to understanding best practices, and MSOT faculty are leading the way in research and scholarly activity at PNWU. Drs. Fritz and Cutchin are collectively primary investigators or co-investigators…Continue Reading MSOT Faculty Lead the Way in Externally Funded Research

Service to Our Community

Vision problems can negatively impact an individual’s ability to do what brings meaning to their life and can lead to depression, social isolation, and increased risk for falls. These problems, in turn, can make living in the community safely and independently a challenge and can result in significant financial burdens. In Yakima County, there are…Continue Reading Service to Our Community

New PNWU Program Aims to Help People Participate in Life

As PNWU grows, so too must the opportunities we offer. Scholarships play a vital role in those opportunities, eroding the barriers that stand between our students and their desires to provide quality care to those in need. With our newest program slated to begin next fall, we sat down with School of Occupational Therapy (SOT)…Continue Reading New PNWU Program Aims to Help People Participate in Life