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  1. Brave Hearts Interdisciplinary Event Helps Families of Children with Disabilities

    On Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus will be hosting a free health and wellness fair for children with disabilities.

    Brave Hearts Interdisciplinary Event
  2. Midwestern Students Mentor Local Undergraduates through Mentors in Medicine and Science Program

    Undergraduate college students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare now have a resource for navigating the path toward a graduate education in the health sciences, thanks to a free program established by Midwestern University on both campuses

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    AZ MIMS mentors
  3. Midwestern University Dental Institute Hosts Day of Dental Services for Phoenix Valley Military Veterans

    In October, the Midwestern University Dental Institute on the Glendale Campus hosted its annual Veterans Dental Day, providing free dental care and consultations to 103 Valley military veterans in need.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Dental-Vet-Day-2024
  4. Glendale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students

    63 high school students traveled across the state to attend the 8-day Health Careers Institute program

    HCI 2024 Group Photo
  5. International Health Club Encourages Students to Explore Global Issues

    Students attending Midwestern University have several opportunities to learn about and participate in global health initiatives and international medicine.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Optometry students helping with global health initiatives taking a group photo
  6. Week Around the World Showcases Diversity at Midwestern University

    Events display the various cultures at the University

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

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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Pendergast Student Council group photo
  8. Faculty, Students Inducted in National First-Generation Honor Society

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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-generation IL students induction into honor society
  9. Black History Month Honored with Several Cross-Campus Events

    The University commemorated healthcare figures, celebrated culture

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

    The Lunar New Year Events Commemorated the Year of the Dragon

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Lion dancers dressed to mark the Year of the Dragon dance in The Commons.
  11. Midwestern University Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    Midwestern University offers support to first-generation students

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

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

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

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

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Robert Haynes
  14. Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Brown

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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Ashley Brown
  15. Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Kaunitz

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

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chloe Kaunitz