When students make the decision to pursue a career in occupational therapy, they may not have research at the top of their minds. However, research is essential to understanding best practices, and MSOT faculty are leading the way in research and scholarly activity at PNWU. Drs. Fritz and Cutchin are collectively primary investigators or co-investigators…Continue Reading MSOT Faculty Lead the Way in Externally Funded Research
On Monday, April 10, PNWU hosted the 2023 Research Symposium. Nearly 200 people attended the annual campus community event, which showcased 41 research projects reflecting the efforts and passions of students, faculty and staff from all of PNWU’s health sciences programs. “The Research Symposium is a great opportunity to see how PNWU is engaging in…Continue Reading Inside PNWU’s 2023 Research Symposium
Vision problems can negatively impact an individual’s ability to do what brings meaning to their life and can lead to depression, social isolation, and increased risk for falls. These problems, in turn, can make living in the community safely and independently a challenge and can result in significant financial burdens. In Yakima County, there are…Continue Reading Service to Our Community
Malcom P. Cutchin, PhD Professor and Director of Research for the School of Occupational Therapy Malcolm P. Cutchin joins the SOT as a Full Professor and the Director of Research for the SOT. Dr. Cutchin earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography from…Continue Reading Welcome to the Newest Members of the SOT!
These are exciting times for the PNWU MSOT program. A little over a year ago, the university embarked on the largest expansion construction project in its history. In over three years, the university has launched three new programs, with a fourth new program scheduled to start in 2025. Together, the new programs will double the…Continue Reading Build It, and They Will Come!
As the Chair of PNWU’s Service and Social Engagement Committee, Cat McCulley recently connected with her colleagues to kickstart a good-natured competition aimed at making a longtime campus resource even more sustainable. Stocked by faculty and staff, PNWU’s food pantry has been in place since the university’s earliest days, providing shelf-stable food, toiletries, cleaning supplies,…Continue Reading Campus Competition Collects Over 2.3K Items for PNWU Food Pantry
As she searched for medical schools to apply to, PNWU Student Doctor Angie Maxson was seeking a few standout qualities. A good graduate education program, of course, with an inspiring mission, welcoming peers, supportive staff and faculty, etc. Those were all great… but what she really wanted was the ability to drive to a ski…Continue Reading Hitting the Slopes for PNWU Ski Day 2023