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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

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

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

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

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

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

Thirty-five local middle school students recently stopped by PNWU’s campus for an inside look at our health sciences university. Led by their Automation, Robotics and Technology Foundations teacher, Jeffery McFadden, the local science scholars were greeted at the University’s entrance by student doctors and professors for an immersive, hands-on, and inspiring glimpse at a future…Continue Reading Hands-On Inspiration

On Tuesday, December 12, a host of “Santa’s Elves” dashed from PNWU’s campus toward downtown Yakima, laughing all the way (HO HO HO!) to the YWCA, where they delivered over 400 presents for local families in need. The effort, led annually by Vicky Koch, executive assistant to the dean of PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine,…Continue Reading PNWU Toy Drive Helps to Bring Holiday Cheer to 64 Local Children

Student Doctor Jennifer Wong, PNWU-COM Class of 2024, was recently named a Douglas S. Paauw MD Outstanding Student in Internal Medicine. The award, presented annually by the American College of Physicians’ (ACP’s) Washington Chapter, recognizes one senior medical student from each medical school. Approaching graduation, and the conclusion of a medical school journey she describes…Continue Reading Student Doctor Jennifer Wong, PNWU-COM Class of 2024, Wins Outstanding Student Award