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  1. Midwestern University Appoints New Dean of Students

    Midwestern University is proud to announce that Shannon Sesterhenn, M.S., Ed.D., has been appointed as the new Dean of Students for both the Glendale, Arizona and Downers Grove, Illinois campuses.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Shannon Sesterhenn headshot at Glendale campus
  2. Student Spotlight: Brooke Major

    Chicago College of Optometry, Class of 2025 and Master of Science in Precision Medicine graduate.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Brooke Major sitting outside on a bench.
  3. AZCOPT Students Provide Free Eye Care for Resettling Refugees

    Optometry students and members of SVOSH assisted VOSH in giving eyecare to about 185 refugees from Afghanistan, Latin America, Ukraine, and several parts of Africa.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Optometry students pose for a group photo outside the Community Foundation building.
  4. MET Academy Offers Local High School Students a Glimpse into Dental Medicine

    Peoria High School students experienced hands-on lab activities in exploration of a future career in dental medicine.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    High school students viewing a presentation in the dental medicine lab.
  5. Student Spotlight: Sara Moosa

    Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2027

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Sara Moosa
  6. Neurology Talk Explores Advice, Experience, and Career Options for Students

    Dr. Bajwa shared his experience and case studies with the medical students.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Bajwa presents to a group of students about neurology.
  7. Ceremony Marked Rite of Passage for Nurses to Begin Rotations

    Ceremony recognizes student accomplishments

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Exceptional Nurses Being Honored
  8. Faculty Spotlight: Brad MacNeil, Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences, College of Health Sciences

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Brad MacNeil Headshot
  9. CCOM Holds Annual Mini Medical School for Aspiring Healthcare Students

    Mini Medical School offers local high school and college students a glimpse into the healthcare field

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    • IL - Downers Grove
  10. Student Spotlight: Mariangel Morales

    Dental Medicine Program, Downers Grove, Class of 2025

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Mariangel Morales
  11. Veterinary Students Learn Lifesaving Skills during RECOVER BLS & ALS Certification Day

    Students received hands-on practice for basic and advanced life support for small animals.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Veterinary medicine students practice CPR on dog manikins.
  12. Faculty Spotlight: Kathy LePard, Ph.D.

    Program Director, Biomedical Sciences, College of Graduate Studies

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Kathy LePard
  13. Physical Therapy Institutes Assist Patients with Rotator Cuff Issues

    Patients suffering from pain associated with rotator cuff tears can receive movement therapy and other treatment.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Doctor demonstrates shoulder exercises to woman.
  14. Student Spotlight: Miriam Villa

    Dental Medicine Program, Class of 2027

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Miriam Villa student profile photo in the dental lab.
  15. Midwestern University Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    Midwestern University offers support to first-generation students

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    • IL - Downers Grove