• CCOM Students Go Bald to Support Cancer Research

  March 27, 2023

  Midwestern University students, faculty members, and community residents raised more than $32,000 to battle childhood cancer as part of the annual “St. Baldrick’s Shave for a Change” fundraiser held at Ballydoyle Irish Pub in Downers Grove in March. Students from Midwestern’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) organized the event where 40 people had their heads shaved in solidarity with children who are experiencing the effects of cancer treatments.

  Downers Grove, IL

• Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Academics on Midwestern University Campuses

  March 21, 2023

  In 2023, a new Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Academics (IDEA) four-part certificate program was introduced on both Midwestern University campuses, and was made available to all faculty and staff via application.

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• Promoting Equity in Healthcare Through Black History Month Celebrations

  March 15, 2023

  During the month of February, both the Midwestern University Glendale and Downers Grove Campuses hosted several events to celebrate the history, lives, and culture of Black Americans.

  Glendale, AZ

• Midwestern University Appoints Two New Members to Board of Trustees

  March 14, 2023

  Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, is pleased to announce that Michael M. Bond, D.O. (CCOM 1997), and Nicholas C. Zagotta, J.D., have been appointed to the University’s Board of Trustees. As the governing body of the University, the Board of Trustees works closely with the University’s Leadership Team to chart the future of Midwestern University, while upholding its values and mission to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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• Midwestern University Celebrates College of Pharmacy Graduates

  March 03, 2023

  Students from the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove celebrated the beginning of their professional careers with a commencement ceremony on Thursday, March 2, 2023. A total of 108 students received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) and will begin their professional pharmacy careers or participate in postgraduate residency programs.

  Downers Grove, IL

• CCOM Adjunct Faculty Member Appointed to Illinois Medical Board

  February 27, 2023

  Midwestern University congratulates James MacKenzie, D.O., on his appointment as a Member of the Illinois State Medical Board. Dr. MacKenzie is a fellowship-trained Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM).

  Downers Grove, IL

• Panel Gives First-Generation College Students the Opportunity to Share Experiences at Midwestern University

  February 24, 2023

  According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success, roughly one third (42%) of college students identify as first-generation students.

  Downers Grove, IL

• Data Blitz Event Showcases Biomechanics Research on Midwestern University Glendale Campus

  February 16, 2023

  On February 2, the Glendale University Research Committee organized and hosted a successful Data Blitz event thanks to a partnership and financial support from the Midwestern University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

  Glendale, AZ

• Precision Medicine Program Opens Stand-Alone Certificate Applications

  February 16, 2023

  Midwestern University’s College of Graduate Studies is now offering a stand-alone Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Precision Medicine for currently-practicing clinicians and professionals in the biological sciences.

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