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Founded in 1900, Midwestern University is a not-for-profit graduate institution of higher education offering degrees in the health sciences on two campuses.
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🎖️ To celebrate the success of our military osteopathic students, CCOM's Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons hosted its annual Military Match party. 🎉 Congratulations to all our osteopathic medicine students who matched into military residencies!
To celebrate the success of our military osteopathic students, CCOM's Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons hosted its annual Military Match party. The event honored students who participated in the Health Professions Scholarship Program and revealed where they would be attending residency. Congratulations to all our osteopathic medicine students who matched into military residencies!
December 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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DID YOU KNOW the number of practicing DOs in the U.S. has 💥quintupled💥since 1990? AACOM recently released an economic impact report, detailing the impact osteopathic schools and doctors have on their communities.

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A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce. A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce. A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce. A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce.
December 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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🐾 Our #DownersGrove Campus has received state approval to offer a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. The new Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine will include a teaching hospital for hands-on training, with the first class expected in 2028, pending accreditation.
Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus has received a significant endorsement for its proposed four-year Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM), which will include a full teaching hospital to support hands-on clinical education for students. On November 12, 2025, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved the program, authorizing the University to confer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree. The decision represents a major milestone as Midwestern University continues progressing toward full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education.
December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Meet Briyanna! As a Chicago native, former preschool teacher, and adolescent mental health advocate, Briyanna brings deep-rooted pride in earning her Clinical Psychology degree from Midwestern University. 📰vist.ly/4ihbc #DownersGrove
Meet Briyanna! As a Chicago native, former preschool teacher, and adolescent mental health advocate, Briyanna brings deep-rooted pride in earning her Clinical Psychology degree from Midwestern University.
December 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Congratulations to the Downers Grove Occupational Therapy Program for displaying remarkable
☑️Scholarship
☑️Service
☑️Leadership
at this year’s Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference.

Read more here: vist.ly/4icra

#MWUProud #occupationaltherapy
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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🐾 Together, we can turn compassion into action and create brighter futures for pets, families, and the veterinarians of tomorrow. The Angel Fund gives pets a second chance. 🙏 Give to the Angel Fund today!
📱 Text GIVE to 53780
🌐 Online at https://bit.ly/TheAngelFund
Together, we can turn compassion into action and create brighter futures for pets, families, and the veterinarians of tomorrow. The Angel Fund gives pets a second chance.
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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🎅🎄 Students from across our #GlendaleAZ Campus volunteered at this year's MWU Express & Sensory-Friendly Santa Winter Wonderland event. The event featured holiday sweaters, craft stations, cookie decorating, and, of course, a sensory-friendly Santa.
Students from all over our Glendale Campus volunteered in this year's Winter Wonderland event, with fantastic turnout from faculty, staff and all their families. There were holiday sweaters, craft stations, cookie decorating, and a sensory-friendly Santa. Students from all over our Glendale Campus volunteered in this year's Winter Wonderland event, with fantastic turnout from faculty, staff and all their families. There were holiday sweaters, craft stations, cookie decorating, and a sensory-friendly Santa. Students from all over our Glendale Campus volunteered in this year's Winter Wonderland event, with fantastic turnout from faculty, staff and all their families. There were holiday sweaters, craft stations, cookie decorating, and a sensory-friendly Santa. Students from all over our Glendale Campus volunteered in this year's Winter Wonderland event, with fantastic turnout from faculty, staff and all their families. There were holiday sweaters, craft stations, cookie decorating, and a sensory-friendly Santa.
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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🎲 We "won big" at the CPDG & CPG Alumni & Friends Reception last Sunday in "Sin City"! More than 150 Pharmacy alumni, students, faculty/staff, and friends reunited at the Libertine Social in Las Vegas at our reception held in conjunction with ASHP's Midyear Meeting & Exhibition.
We "won big" at the CPDG & CPG Alumni and Friends Reception last Sunday in "Sin City"! More than 150 Pharmacy alumni, students, faculty/staff, and friends reunited at the Libertine Social in Las Vegas at our reception held in conjunction with ASHP's Midyear Meeting and Exhibition. We "won big" at the CPDG & CPG Alumni and Friends Reception last Sunday in "Sin City"! More than 150 Pharmacy alumni, students, faculty/staff, and friends reunited at the Libertine Social in Las Vegas at our reception held in conjunction with ASHP's Midyear Meeting and Exhibition. We "won big" at the CPDG & CPG Alumni and Friends Reception last Sunday in "Sin City"! More than 150 Pharmacy alumni, students, faculty/staff, and friends reunited at the Libertine Social in Las Vegas at our reception held in conjunction with ASHP's Midyear Meeting and Exhibition. We "won big" at the CPDG & CPG Alumni and Friends Reception last Sunday in "Sin City"! More than 150 Pharmacy alumni, students, faculty/staff, and friends reunited at the Libertine Social in Las Vegas at our reception held in conjunction with ASHP's Midyear Meeting and Exhibition.
December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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🐾🌍👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine to all our incredible College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and students! We commend your hard work and dedication to the veterinary profession! #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #downersgrove #glendaleaz
Veterinarians do more than just take care of our pets; they’re involved in groundbreaking medical research that benefits both animals and humans, work tirelessly to improve animal welfare, and play a key role in addressing public health concerns.
December 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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⭐ Student Spotlight: Briyanna Bullock, M.Ed., LPC ⭐
☑️Chicago native
☑️Former preschool teacher
☑️Adolescent mental health advocate

Meet Briyanna: vist.ly/4h5bk
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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🙏 We are thankful for all our students, staff, and faculty and wish everyone a wonderful holiday! The University’s Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses will be closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃
The University’s Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses will be closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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⭐ Faculty Spotlight: Nathan Johnson, Ph.D. ⭐
Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences Program | College of Graduate Studies, #GlendaleAZ | ▶️ Get to know Nathan: vist.ly/4fxs9
Faculty Spotlight: Nathan Johnson, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences Program
November 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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✨ Midwestern University is proud to announce the 2025 Littlejohn Award winners, the University's highest honor recognizing exceptional service, leadership, and commitment. 📰 Read the full article to learn more about these outstanding honorees. vist.ly/4ezzy
Midwestern University is proud to announce the 2025 Littlejohn Award winners, the University's highest honor recognizing exceptional service, leadership, and commitment. Your dedication shapes our University's success across both our Arizona and Illinois campuses.
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Our Glendale campus recently hosted the inaugural Midwestern Osteopathic Women’s Physician Association (MOWPA) conference. It was an evening filled with current AZCOM students, AZCOM alumni, & special guests who shared their stories & passion for women in medicine. #GlendaleAZ
The Midwestern University Glendale campus recently hosted the inaugural Midwestern Osteopathic Women’s Physician Association (MOWPA) conference. It was an evening filled with current AZCOM students, AZCOM alumni, and special guests who shared their stories and passion for women in medicine. The conference began with roundtable discussions and then featured a Q&A panel. The evening was powerful and inspirational - the future of women physicians is very bright!
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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⚕️ The annual Mini Medical School, hosted by the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), gave nearly 100 aspiring high school students a front-row seat to the world of patient care, anatomy, and clinical problem-solving. 📰 FULL STORY: vist.ly/4eg27
For five Saturdays this fall, Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus welcomed nearly 100 high school students eager to explore what it means to pursue a career in medicine. The annual Mini Medical School, hosted by the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), ran from October 11 through November 8, 2025, and gave aspiring healthcare professionals a front-row seat to the world of patient care, anatomy, and clinical problem-solving.
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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🎨 Representatives MWU #GlendaleAZ Campus spoke on NBC about an outreach program where students from the College of Health Science & College of Graduate Studies engage with senior residents of The Haven, a homeless shelter, through art therapy. 🎥 vist.ly/4e38a
November 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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🎖️ In celebration of #VeteransDay, we proudly recognize #OccupationalTherapy student Andre Alexander. As a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Andre brings invaluable experience and perspective to his training. Thank you for your service! vist.ly/4dwkw
In celebration of Veterans Day, we proudly recognize Occupational Therapy student Andre Alexander. As a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Andre brings invaluable experience and perspective to his training. We are honored to work with students like him. Thank you for your service!
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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❄️🍂 The seasons are changing! The first signs of winter are beginning to encroach on the final days of fall. 📷: Dania Salman | Clinical Psychology | Class of 2029. #DownersGrove
The seasons are changing! The first signs of winter are beginning to encroach on the final days of fall. Photos courtesy of Dania Salman, Clinical Psychology, Class of 2029. The seasons are changing! The first signs of winter are beginning to encroach on the final days of fall. Photos courtesy of Dania Salman, Clinical Psychology, Class of 2029. The seasons are changing! The first signs of winter are beginning to encroach on the final days of fall. Photos courtesy of Dania Salman, Clinical Psychology, Class of 2029. The seasons are changing! The first signs of winter are beginning to encroach on the final days of fall. Photos courtesy of Dania Salman, Clinical Psychology, Class of 2029.
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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MWU has been ranked #1 by Nurse.org for accelerated RN to M.S.N. programs! Our program stands out for its small cohort sizes, flexible online coursework, and specialized tracks in Adult Gerontology and Nurse Leadership in Global Health. vist.ly/4dpii
Midwestern University has been ranked #1 by Nurse.org for accelerated RN to M.S.N. programs! Our program stands out for its small cohort sizes, flexible online coursework, and specialized tracks in Adult Gerontology and Nurse Leadership in Global Health. This recognition highlights our commitment to advancing nursing careers through expert faculty mentorship and accessible education.
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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MWU's Mentors in Medicine & Science program kicked off its 2nd year, pairing 40 graduate healthcare students with undergraduates from Aurora University. Throughout the year, mentors will guide mentees as they prepare for advanced healthcare careers.
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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🧸 Looking for a family-friendly activity this weekend? Join us at the @phoenixzoo.bsky.social on Sat, Nov. 8, for our Teddy Bear Clinic. Kids are invited to care for their BFF's (best furry friends), and they'll even receive an official Teddy Bear Health Certificate. vist.ly/4ddjg
Stuffy nose got your best furry friend feeling down? Bring them to Midwestern University’s Teddy Bear Clinic! Any toy animal is welcome – not just teddy bears.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Last night, Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine–IL proudly hosted a reception honoring the @deltadentalil Foundation for its extraordinary generosity and commitment to supporting the next generation of dental professionals. Thank you for your gift!
Last night, Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine–Illinois proudly hosted a special reception honoring the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation for its extraordinary generosity and commitment to supporting the next generation of dental professionals. Through an incredible gift of $500,000 in student scholarships, the Foundation has helped ensure that aspiring dentists can pursue their dreams and make a lasting difference in the communities they will serve. Last night, Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine–Illinois proudly hosted a special reception honoring the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation for its extraordinary generosity and commitment to supporting the next generation of dental professionals. Through an incredible gift of $500,000 in student scholarships, the Foundation has helped ensure that aspiring dentists can pursue their dreams and make a lasting difference in the communities they will serve. Last night, Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine–Illinois proudly hosted a special reception honoring the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation for its extraordinary generosity and commitment to supporting the next generation of dental professionals. Through an incredible gift of $500,000 in student scholarships, the Foundation has helped ensure that aspiring dentists can pursue their dreams and make a lasting difference in the communities they will serve. Last night, Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine–Illinois proudly hosted a special reception honoring the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation for its extraordinary generosity and commitment to supporting the next generation of dental professionals. Through an incredible gift of $500,000 in student scholarships, the Foundation has helped ensure that aspiring dentists can pursue their dreams and make a lasting difference in the communities they will serve.
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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🧸 Stuffy nose got your best furry friend (BFF) feeling down? Bring them to Midwestern University’s Teddy Bear Clinic at the @phoenixzoo.bsky.social! Any toy animal is welcome – not just teddy bears. ⚕️Event Details: vist.ly/4cie7
Stuffy nose got your best furry friend feeling down? Bring them to Midwestern University’s Teddy Bear Clinic! Any toy animal is welcome – not just teddy bears.
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology master's program recently participated in a grand rounds-style poster presentation. Each quarter, one student is awarded a "Best Poster" prize. Congrats to Kate Patton (SLP '26), who won the award this quarter! #DownersGrove
Graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology master's program recently participated in a grand rounds-style poster presentation. In the medical academic field, a grand rounds presentation provides students with an opportunity to detail a client case, including their reasoning for selected assessments and treatment options. The presentation covers evidence-based practices, data collection, synthesizing research evidence in treatment planning, problem-solving, and related topics. Graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology master's program recently participated in a grand rounds-style poster presentation. In the medical academic field, a grand rounds presentation provides students with an opportunity to detail a client case, including their reasoning for selected assessments and treatment options. The presentation covers evidence-based practices, data collection, synthesizing research evidence in treatment planning, problem-solving, and related topics. Graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology master's program recently participated in a grand rounds-style poster presentation. In the medical academic field, a grand rounds presentation provides students with an opportunity to detail a client case, including their reasoning for selected assessments and treatment options. The presentation covers evidence-based practices, data collection, synthesizing research evidence in treatment planning, problem-solving, and related topics. Graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology master's program recently participated in a grand rounds-style poster presentation. In the medical academic field, a grand rounds presentation provides students with an opportunity to detail a client case, including their reasoning for selected assessments and treatment options. The presentation covers evidence-based practices, data collection, synthesizing research evidence in treatment planning, problem-solving, and related topics.
November 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Thanks to MWU Student Life and all our #DownersGrove student volunteers who made this year’s Halloween Fest a spine-tingling success! #HappyHalloween
Thanks to all our Downers Grove student volunteers who made this year’s Halloween Fest a spine-tingling success! Thanks to all our Downers Grove student volunteers who made this year’s Halloween Fest a spine-tingling success! Thanks to all our Downers Grove student volunteers who made this year’s Halloween Fest a spine-tingling success! Thanks to all our Downers Grove student volunteers who made this year’s Halloween Fest a spine-tingling success!
October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM