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  • Culture, Diversity, and Community Outreach
  1. Week Around the World Showcases Diversity at Midwestern University

    Events display the various cultures at the University

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Collage of cultures
  2. Pendergast 8th Graders Get Hands-On Experience at Glendale Campus

    23 jr. high students get an in-depth experience of the Glendale campus

    Pendergast Student Council group photo
  3. Faculty, Students Inducted in National First-Generation Honor Society

    First-generation faculty, staff, and students share their stories

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-generation IL students induction into honor society
  4. Midwestern University Hosts Black Men in White Coats Summit

    Youth are encouraged to pursue healthcare careers

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    Black men in white coats with Dr. Wooten
  5. Taste of Midwestern offers International Culinary Delights, Culture

    International cuisine delights the Midwestern University community

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students stand in line for cultural dishes.
  6. Midwestern University Names Victoria Franks as Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach

    Midwestern University is happy to announce we have a new Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach.

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Headshot of Victoria Franks
  7. Black History Month Honored with Several Cross-Campus Events

    The University commemorated healthcare figures, celebrated culture

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Members of the National Optometric Association chapter celebrate Black History Month with a variety of cultural food.
  8. Midwestern University Celebrates Lunar New Year

    The Lunar New Year Events Commemorated the Year of the Dragon

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Lunar New Year dragon and dancer perform in The Commons.
  9. Midwestern University Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    Midwestern University offers support to first-generation students

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
  10. Student Spotlight: Christopher M. Logas, D.O.

    Dr. Logas reflects on his experience with the LGBTQ+ community.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christopher Logas
  11. Student Spotlight: Robert Haynes, D.O.

    The queer community played a large part in Dr. Haynes path to becoming a preventive medicine physician.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
  12. Student Spotlight: Ashley Brown

    Childhood experiences inspired her to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

    Story
    • AZ - Glendale
    Ashley Brown
  13. Student Spotlight: Chloe Kaunitz

    Motivated to be the best gender-affirming, socially-conscious, culturally-humble doctor possible.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chloe Kaunitz
  14. Student Spotlight: Chong Lee

    Inspired by her parents and community to be a Doctor of Optometry.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chong Lee in white coat in front of a horse statue.
  15. Student Spotlight: Christine Mendoza

    Inspired to create smiles and help people in the community to improve their overall health.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christine Mendoza