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  1. Midwestern University Welcomes Over 1,000 High School Students for Annual Health Sciences Career Days

    High school students explored interactive workshops and engaged in hands-on activities

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    AZ high school students learn to use a stethescope
  2. CDMA Students Provide Essential Dental Care on Service Trip to Tonga

    Pili Peters (CDMA '25) describes traveling to Polynesia to provide free dental services

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    • AZ - Glendale
    CDMA students travel to Tonga
  3. Midwestern PA Students, Faculty Push for Licensure Reform at State Capitol

    Join Illinois PAs Calling to Strengthen Workforce and Expand Healthcare Access

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    PA Faculty and Students at State Capitol
  4. Midwestern University’s St. Baldricks Event Surpasses Goal in 15th Year

    Chicago College of Medical students raise funds to battle childhood cancer

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Group of student organizers
  5. CDMI Hispanic Student Dental Association Promotes Oral Health at Mexican Consulate

    Dental medicine students provide resources, education

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dental Students and Faculty volunteering
  6. Annual Give Kids a Smile Event Provides Free Dental Services for Kids

    119 children received free dental services from the AZ Dental Institute

    Pediatric dental patient
  7. Chandler Student Wins Arizona Regional Brain Bee

    Midwestern University hosts 27th annual neuroscience competition for high school students

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    • AZ - Glendale
    AZ Regional Brain Bee top 3 high school winners.
  8. "Walk With a Doc" Educates Students, Community on Fall Prevention

    Hour-long walks with faculty experts, students are open and free to the public

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Three students wanting with a professor discussing Public Health.
  9. Glendale Campus Hosts Pre-Pharmacy Tech Day for Metro Tech High School Students

    On January 24, 2025, the College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus welcomed 38 Metro Tech High School students to explore future career opportunities in the world of pharmacy.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    High school students in Pharmacy Lab.
  10. Brave Hearts Interdisciplinary Event Helps Families of Children with Disabilities

    On Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus will be hosting a free health and wellness fair for children with disabilities.

    Brave Hearts Interdisciplinary Event
  11. Midwestern Students Mentor Local Undergraduates through Mentors in Medicine and Science Program

    Undergraduate college students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare now have a resource for navigating the path toward a graduate education in the health sciences, thanks to a free program established by Midwestern University on both campuses

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    AZ MIMS mentors
  12. Midwestern University Dental Institute Hosts Day of Dental Services for Phoenix Valley Military Veterans

    In October, the Midwestern University Dental Institute on the Glendale Campus hosted its annual Veterans Dental Day, providing free dental care and consultations to 103 Valley military veterans in need.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Dental-Vet-Day-2024
  13. Stronger Together: EMPOWER Day Celebrates Alumni-Student Connections and Community Service

    In 2024, it was the Glendale Campus’ turn to host the annual EMPOWER event, during which the MWU’s Alumni Diversity Council connect with Glendale students for a day of mentoring and service to EMPOWER all.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    AZ Alumni Diversity Council Mentoring
  14. Glendale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students

    63 high school students traveled across the state to attend the 8-day Health Careers Institute program

    HCI 2024 Group Photo
  15. International Health Club Encourages Students to Explore Global Issues

    Students attending Midwestern University have several opportunities to learn about and participate in global health initiatives and international medicine.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Optometry students helping with global health initiatives taking a group photo