Year: 2024

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

Your Voice Matters

PNWU visits the Washington State Capitol for DO Day 2024 to speak with legislators about a critical demand for preceptors. Forty PNWU student doctors recently visited the Washington State Capitol in Olympia for DO Day 2024. Alongside representatives from our College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), the students used the annual day of advocacy to voice their support…Continue Reading Your Voice Matters

State of Washington House Healthcare & Wellness Committee Speech: Dr. Michael Lawler, President of PNWU

On January 16, 2024, PNWU President Michael Lawler, PhD, was invited to the Washington State Capitol to update the State’s Healthcare & Wellness Committee on the success of our university, the immense impact our graduates are having on Washington, and the vital role our programs will continue to have in improving the health of communities throughout…Continue Reading State of Washington House Healthcare & Wellness Committee Speech: Dr. Michael Lawler, President of PNWU

A Drive to Care

From classroom to clinic, PNWU grad Katheryn Hudon, DO, is impacting the health of her community. With the help of PNWU student volunteers, and in collaboration with the Yakima School District, Dr. Hudon hosts a free sports physicals clinic in downtown Yakima. “Hopefully we can continue to expand what we’re able to offer and make…Continue Reading A Drive to Care

A World of Opportunity in Our Backyard

Roots to Wings visits YV-Tech for an inspiring glimpse at the wealth of health sciences opportunities available in our Valley. The Roots to Wings (RTW) program recently visited the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (YV-Tech) to explore the wealth of health programs offered by the local partnering institution, which provides free academic and hands-on technical career training to…Continue Reading A World of Opportunity in Our Backyard

PNWU Students Visit State Capitol to Advocate for Expansion of OT Services

Dr. Heather Fritz, Founding Director of PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, takes us inside the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s 2024 “Hike the Hill” event. On Thursday, January 11, despite blizzard conditions, a sleepy but enthusiastic cohort of PNWU OT students made an epic trip to the Washington State Capitol for the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s…Continue Reading PNWU Students Visit State Capitol to Advocate for Expansion of OT Services