As Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences welcomed its largest-ever incoming class and a new President, the 2025–26 academic year launched with purpose and unity. This week, we proudly welcomed our largest-ever incoming class of health sciences students — future leaders representing our comprehensive collection of interprofessional programs — and celebrated the arrival of our new President,…Continue Reading Welcome to PNWU!
(This is a "Page")Randi Nathanson, JD
Trustee Randi S. Nathanson is a graduate of The George Washington University National Law Center and was a practicing attorney for 45 years until her retirement at the end of May 2024. During her career, Randi served as the General Counsel of two national nursing home companies, founded a boutique law firm–The Nathanson Group PLLC–which…Continue Reading Randi Nathanson, JD
(This is a "Page")Kirk Schulz, PhD
Trustee Kirk Schulz is President Emeritus of Washington State University, where he served as President from 2016 to 2025. Prior to his appointment to WSU, he served as President at Kansas State University from 2009 – 2016. He also served in various senior leadership and faculty roles at Mississippi State University, Michigan Technological University, and…Continue Reading Kirk Schulz, PhD
(This is a "Page")Mark Simpson, MHA
Trustee Mark serves as the Clinic Manager for Urgent Care at Kaiser Permanente in Salem, Oregon. He holds a Master of Health Administration from Weber State University and brings extensive experience in healthcare operations and leadership. Committed to improving access to high-quality care, Mark is especially focused on advancing health equity throughout the Pacific Northwest. Fluent…Continue Reading Mark Simpson, MHA
(This is a "Page")Academic Program Review Policy
Responsible Unit: OIIE | Executive lead: Vice President for Academic Affairs and ProvostCreated: 2/25/2025 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/10/2025 | Effective: 6/10/2025 Compliance: NWCCU Standards 1.B.1, 1.B.4, 1.C.5, 1.C.7 Approving Body: ELT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Academic Program Reviews (APRs) will be conducted for all PNWU Academic Programs at least once every five years to evaluate their quality and…Continue Reading Academic Program Review Policy
(This is a "Page")COM GME Program Accreditation Policy
Responsible Unit: GME | Executive lead: COM DeanCreated: 8/10/2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 2/25/2025, 6/3/2025 | Effective: 8/10/2018 Compliance: COCA 10.2Approving Body: Dean’s Council | Classification: College of Osteopathic Medicine Policy: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) assists new and existing graduate medical education (GME) programs directly as requested or with partnership such…Continue Reading COM GME Program Accreditation Policy
(This is a "Page")Student Accounts Receivable Collections (Withdrawn Students) Policy
Responsible Unit: Finance – Student Accounts | Executive lead: Vice President for FinanceCreated: 4/10/2025 | Reviewed/Revised: < > | Effective: 6/1/2025 Compliance: Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 172-144-140 Approving Body: ELT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: PNWU requires all students who withdraw from the university to fulfill their outstanding financial obligations, including tuition, fees, and related charges, in accordance…Continue Reading Student Accounts Receivable Collections (Withdrawn Students) Policy
To This Moment and Beyond: Student Doctor Megan Kenner’s Path to Clinical Practice
Student Doctor Megan Kenner on growth, her peers, and her passion for serving underserved communities. On Tuesday, May 27, Student Doctor Megan Kenner crossed the stage of Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre, donning her white coat alongside her fellow PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Class of 2027 peers. The 2025 White Coat Ceremony marked a…Continue Reading To This Moment and Beyond: Student Doctor Megan Kenner’s Path to Clinical Practice
A Common Thread
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, PNWU celebrated a defining moment in the journey of our College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) students: the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2027. “The significance of this ceremony is not the White Coat – it’s those seated in front of me,” explained Dr. Thomas Scandalis, Dean of PNW-COM,…Continue Reading A Common Thread
A Proud Tradition of Purpose-Driven Care Continues
PNWU-COM Celebrates the Class of 2025: 139 New DOs Prepared to Impact Care Across the Northwest and Beyond 139 graduates of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) officially joined the ranks of PNWU’s growing legacy of health care leaders during the University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony. With their hooding, PNWU-COM’s Class…Continue Reading A Proud Tradition of Purpose-Driven Care Continues