Midwestern University Federally-Funded Student Grants Reach $8.5 Million
December 08, 2021
Midwestern University has given 100% of an estimated $8.5 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) apportioned to the University to support the nearly 7,000 healthcare professions students enrolled at its campuses in Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona.
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Midwestern University Recognizes Indigenous History of Campus Lands
November 23, 2021
In recognition of the University’s existing and developing partnerships with Native communities in and around both of its campuses, Midwestern has published formal statements on the University’s website recognizing and acknowledging the history of Indigenous homelands and territories, including the land which is now home to both the Glendale Campus and Downers Grove Campus.
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PT Students Earn Naming Rights for Fundraising Challenge
November 16, 2021
Demonstrating their generosity and commitment to helping others, Physical Therapy students on Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus earned the naming rights to the Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation’s fundraising challenge for 2021. They achieved this honor by having the most participants take part in the organization’s #Giving Tuesday fundraiser in 2020. As a result, the 2021 #Giving Tuesday challenge is now officially known as the Midwestern University Student Challenge and will take place on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
Downers Grove, IL
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Chicago College of Optometry Hosts Big Pupil, Little Pupil Event
November 05, 2021
Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Optometry brings together optometry students across all classes so they can start getting to know and encourage each other throughout their time in our program. This year’s event brought students and faculty together and awards were presented for Student of the Year for each class, as well as Faculty of the Year.
Downers Grove, IL
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Midwestern University Announces Promotions in Leadership Team
November 04, 2021
Midwestern University is pleased to announce new roles and responsibilities for members of the University leadership team. Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, announced the changes in late September.
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CDMA Joins Bridges Program in Expanding Opportunity for Aspiring Dentists
October 05, 2021
Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine-Arizona is proud to announce its participation in the University’s Bridges Program, a diversity initiative aimed at increasing opportunities for aspiring students to pursue healthcare careers.
Glendale, AZ
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CCOM Student Earns Golden Stethoscope Award for Research
October 05, 2021
Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) is proud to announce that third-year student, Rachna Karumuri, is the honored recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award from the Indian American Medical Association of Illinois for her research. Ms. Karumuri investigated the expression of two novel molecular biomarkers in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common form of skin cancer.
Downers Grove, IL
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White Coat Ceremonies Mark Start of Professional Careers
October 04, 2021
More than 2,500 Midwestern University students received their clinical white coats and took an oath affirming their commitment to lifelong learning and practicing the highest standards of compassionate patient-centered care in White Coat Ceremonies held September 25th on the Glendale Campus, and October 2nd on the Downers Grove Campus.
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Midwestern University Speech-Language Pathology Program Offers Therapy Resource for Parkinson Patients
September 23, 2021
The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences in Glendale recently received a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project to help patients with Parkinson disease regain their voice through treatments at the University’s Therapy Institute.
Glendale, AZ
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College of Health Sciences Celebrates New Graduates
September 03, 2021
Midwestern University recently held commencement ceremonies to celebrate nearly 340 graduates from the College of Health Sciences. Graduates from both the Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona campuses who earned their master’s and doctoral degrees will join their healthcare professions as clinical psychologists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
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CDMI Students Earn Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Scholarships
August 16, 2021
Midwestern University in cooperation with the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of a new scholarship intended to foster student body diversity and extend opportunities for healthcare students from underrepresented minority groups.
Downers Grove, IL
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AZCOM Conducts Musical Icebreaker at Class of 2025 Orientation
August 12, 2021
The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine’s incoming class of D.O. candidates recently spent a day at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in north Phoenix as part of their class’ orientation activities.
Glendale, AZ