Year: 2024

PNWU Hosts Rising Together Student Leadership Conference

Rise Together conference at PNWU

On Wednesday, March 13, PNWU hosted the Rising Together Student Leadership Conference. A collaboration of Educational Service District (ESD) 105 and PNWU’s Service and Social Engagement Committee, the event welcomed over 150 high school-age students from throughout the State of Washington to the university’s health sciences campus for an immersive look at our mission and…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Rising Together Student Leadership Conference

Wellpoint Partners with PNWU to Support MAMS Program’s Community Outreach Efforts

Representatives from Wellpoint recently visited PNWU’s Yakima campus in support of our Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program. Presenting a $4,000 check to MAMS Program Manager Michelle Alegria and Jennifer Hawks-Conright, Director of Development-Major Gifts, Wellpoint celebrated a budding partnership with PNWU which aims to fuel our shared community outreach efforts. “We’ve wanted…Continue Reading Wellpoint Partners with PNWU to Support MAMS Program’s Community Outreach Efforts

PNWU Representatives Attend 2024 AMOPS Conference

PNWU Military Student Doctors Attend 2024 AMOPS Conference

A collection of PNWU representatives recently attended the Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons’ (AMOPS’) 2024 Meeting and Medical Conference. The annual event – which was hosted this year in Tulsa, OK – brings students, residents, and physicians together to discuss the unique aspects of practice in the Uniformed Services by the more than…Continue Reading PNWU Representatives Attend 2024 AMOPS Conference

Run For Your Life Returns to Campus, Raises Over $16K for Student Scholarships

On Saturday, March 2, PNWU hosted the Run For Your Life 5K and Health Fair.  231 people registered for the family-friendly event, resulting in over $16,000 of support for PNWU student scholarships. “The turnout was amazing,” said Student Doctor Katelyn Bonny, who helped to organize this year’s event. “It was rewarding to see so many community members…Continue Reading Run For Your Life Returns to Campus, Raises Over $16K for Student Scholarships

PNWU Students Partner to Bring Ballot Box to Campus

Ballot box near PNWU's campus

Thanks to the efforts of several PNWU-COM students, residents of Yakima will now have enhanced access to make their voices heard. In a collaborative effort with the Yakima County Elections Office, and with the support of staff, students, employees, and the surrounding community, PNWU students recently installed a ballot drop box on PNWU’s health sciences…Continue Reading PNWU Students Partner to Bring Ballot Box to Campus

PNWU Student Doctors Shine in Military Medicine Residency Match

PNWU Military Match 2024

Each year, soon-to-be-graduates of PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) apply to residency positions throughout the country, with most learning their results on Match Day in March. For student doctors in the military, the residency application process is different. In December, PNWU’s military-enrolled student doctors learned where they would be taking the next steps in…Continue Reading PNWU Student Doctors Shine in Military Medicine Residency Match

Pacific Power Foundation Grant Supports Growth and Vitality of Roots to Wings

Representatives from the Pacific Power Foundation recently visited PNWU’s health sciences campus to award the Roots to Wings program with a $5,000 grant, which supports the pathway program’s ongoing efforts to inspire individuals from marginalized populations to pursue an education in the health sciences. “We are proud to support Roots to Wings,” said Toni Petty,…Continue Reading Pacific Power Foundation Grant Supports Growth and Vitality of Roots to Wings

Warmth, Belonging, and Pride

Black History Month

PNWU students collaborate with the University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ODEIB) to celebrate Black History Month at PNWU. In honor of the rich history, accomplishments, and contributions of Black individuals throughout the world, PNWU’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ODEIB) is thrilled to celebrate Black History Month (BHM) this February….Continue Reading Warmth, Belonging, and Pride

Ski Day 2024

PNWU Ski Day 2024

Last week, more than 30 PNWU alumni, students, faculty and staff converged – at 4,500 feet – to shred the slopes of White Pass for PNWU’s annual Ski Day. Check out the video below for highlights from this fun day….Continue Reading Ski Day 2024