June 01, 2021 | Midwestern University

Students from a variety of academic programs celebrate their graduation from Midwestern University.

Midwestern University celebrated the graduations of master’s and doctoral degree recipients who are beginning their professional careers in healthcare with a virtual ceremony on Friday, May 28^th.  More than 1,600 graduates from Midwestern University’s Illinois and Arizona campuses participated in the virtual commencement ceremonies, including the first graduating class from the Chicago College of Optometry. In addition, all graduates had the opportunity to participate in a special commencement convocation held on campus.

As part of the virtual ceremonies, Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, acknowledged the many achievements of the graduates during their years of rigorous study and clinical experiences. Dr. Goeppinger encouraged the graduates to remember the values they learned as Midwestern University students. “As students you have given back to society through many of your service projects; providing support at health fairs, raising funds for needy charities, and becoming volunteers in Operation Hope, when Midwestern became a Vaccination Center for more than 16,000 members of our communities who depended on us as a healthcare university. May your career reflect your care and dedication to the healthcare needs of society.”

The virtual commencement ceremonies featured remarks from members of the graduating classes and included a special recognition for students beginning their healthcare careers in the military. Graduation celebrations for the students were also hosted on social media platforms during the week leading up to commencement.

Midwestern University Class of 2021 graduates by the numbers:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine: 204
  • Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine: 253
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • College of Pharmacy, Glendale: 137
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
  • College of Dental Medicine-Illinois: 130
  • College of Dental Medicine-Arizona: 145
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
  • College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 52
• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
  • Arizona College of Optometry: 47
  • Chicago College of Optometry: 62
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
  • College of Veterinary Medicine: 107
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
  • College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 52
  • College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 55
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
  • Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine: 27
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
  • College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 45
  • College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 48
• Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science (M.S.)
  • College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 33
• Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (M.A.)
  • College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 84
  • College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 91
• Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.)
  • College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 26
  • College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 24