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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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⚕️ 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
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Thank you for joining us at the CPG Alumni/Student Mentoring Reception at Blanco Cocina & Cantina. We appreciate you spending your evening with us! It was great to see everyone connecting.
Thank you for joining us last night at the CPG Alumni/Student Mentoring Reception hosted at Blanco Cocina & Cantina. We are grateful that you took the time to share part of your evening with us! As alumni and students, we know how busy you are. It was wonderful to see all the connections taking place.
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Tune into KTAR tomorrow, Wed., Oct. 29, between 7-7:30 AM MST to catch LaDona Harvey & Jim Sharpe's interview with Dr. Josh Baker, Pres. & CEO, Midwestern Univ. Listen LIVE!
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Please tune into KTAR News 92.3 tomorrow, Wed., Oct. 29, between 7 - 7:30 AM MST to catch LaDona Harvey & Jim Sharpe's interview with Dr. Josh Baker, President and CEO of Midwestern University — “LIVE” from the KTAR Newsroom in Phoenix during the Arizona Morning News show.
October 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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On Oct. 14, College of Pharmacy students on our #DownersGrove campus had the opportunity to meet, learn from, & connect with CPDG graduates who are now pioneering various areas of pharmacy. Thank you to our alumni who participated, as well as our students & alumni who attended!
On October 14, College of Pharmacy students on our Downers Grove campus had the opportunity to meet, learn from, and connect with CPDG graduates who are now pioneering various areas of pharmacy. After enjoying some delicious appetizers together, alumni and students engaged in conversation, gaining valuable insights and advice from each other's educational and professional experiences. Thank you to our alumni who participated, as well as our students and alumni who attended! On October 14, College of Pharmacy students on our Downers Grove campus had the opportunity to meet, learn from, and connect with CPDG graduates who are now pioneering various areas of pharmacy. After enjoying some delicious appetizers together, alumni and students engaged in conversation, gaining valuable insights and advice from each other's educational and professional experiences. Thank you to our alumni who participated, as well as our students and alumni who attended! On October 14, College of Pharmacy students on our Downers Grove campus had the opportunity to meet, learn from, and connect with CPDG graduates who are now pioneering various areas of pharmacy. After enjoying some delicious appetizers together, alumni and students engaged in conversation, gaining valuable insights and advice from each other's educational and professional experiences. Thank you to our alumni who participated, as well as our students and alumni who attended! On October 14, College of Pharmacy students on our Downers Grove campus had the opportunity to meet, learn from, and connect with CPDG graduates who are now pioneering various areas of pharmacy. After enjoying some delicious appetizers together, alumni and students engaged in conversation, gaining valuable insights and advice from each other's educational and professional experiences. Thank you to our alumni who participated, as well as our students and alumni who attended!
October 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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🐾 The proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine is already building strong connections within the regional veterinary community. In partnership with the CVMA, the College recently hosted a hands-on dental wet lab for practicing veterinarians. 📰 vist.ly/4b9ys
Midwestern University partners with the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association to support continuing education for veterinarians. Midwestern University partners with the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association to support continuing education for veterinarians. Midwestern University partners with the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association to support continuing education for veterinarians.
October 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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🪔 Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, and families who joined us for this year's Diwali celebrations! Witnessing our multicultural campus community come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness made this Diwali truly special. 🎇
Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, and families who joined us for this year's Diwali celebrations! Witnessing our multicultural campus community come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness made this Diwali truly special. Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, and families who joined us for this year's Diwali celebrations! Witnessing our multicultural campus community come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness made this Diwali truly special. Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, and families who joined us for this year's Diwali celebrations! Witnessing our multicultural campus community come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness made this Diwali truly special. Thank you to all the students, faculty, staff, and families who joined us for this year's Diwali celebrations! Witnessing our multicultural campus community come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness made this Diwali truly special.
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Our CCO & AZCOPT Alumni and Friends packed the room at the Westin Boston Seaport District at our reception held in conjunction with the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025. We even got a visit from the "Founding Fathers," who welcomed everyone - such a fun surprise!
Our CCO & AZCOPT Alumni and Friends packed the room at the Westin Boston Seaport District at our reception held in conjunction with the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025. Our CCO & AZCOPT Alumni and Friends packed the room at the Westin Boston Seaport District at our reception held in conjunction with the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025. Our CCO & AZCOPT Alumni and Friends packed the room at the Westin Boston Seaport District at our reception held in conjunction with the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025. Our CCO & AZCOPT Alumni and Friends packed the room at the Westin Boston Seaport District at our reception held in conjunction with the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025.
October 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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A heartfelt thank you to our VIP Partners for making the Sunset Safari a meaningful celebration of impact & community! Guests heard inspiring stories from scholarship recipients, had up-close encounters with several exotic animals, and explored the Phoenix Zoo by Safari Cruiser.
A heartfelt thank you to our VIP Partners for making the Sunset Safari a meaningful celebration of impact and community!
October 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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A huge thank you to everyone who made this year's MWU Kids Day a success! We welcomed 100+ children for a day of hands-on, healthcare-related activities themed 'Inspiration for Generations.' A huge thank you to all departments for making it possible! #GlendaleAZ
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's MWU Kids Day a success! We welcomed 100+ children to our Glendale campus for this annual event, organized by our Human Resources Department. With the theme 'Inspiration for Generations,' the day featured hands-on, healthcare-related activities that gave children a glimpse into their parents' or guardians' workday.
October 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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📻 Listen in as Midwestern University President & CEO Josh Baker, O.D., joined host John Williams on WGN Radio AM 720’s “Noon Business Lunch” on Thu, Oct 16, to discuss the University’s legacy, mission, and exciting plans to expand veterinary education in Illinois. #MWUProud
October 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Students from the AZ College of Podiatric Medicine recently attended All IN(clusive) Night in support of Special Olympics AZ (SOAZ). They enjoyed family-friendly activities & were inspired by stories from SOAZ athletes & supporters. Thank you to everyone who supported the event!
On Saturday, October 11, students from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine made the trek down to the PHX Arena in support of All IN(clusive) Night, a unique community event and fundraiser highlighting the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ). In addition to participating in family-friendly activities, our students appreciated hearing inspiring messages and stories from SOAZ athletes, coaches, and supporters.
October 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Tune in to WGN Radio AM 720 tomorrow, Oct. 16, at 12:30 PM CDT for John Williams’ interview with Dr. Josh Baker, President and CEO of Midwestern University, during the “Noon Business Lunch.” Listen LIVE:
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Please tune into WGN Radio AM 720 tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 16, around 12:30 PM CDT to catch John Williams’ interview with Dr. Josh Baker, President and CEO of Midwestern University -  “LIVE” from the WGN Radio Studios in Chicago during the “Noon Business Lunch with John Williams.”
October 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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⭐ As we recognize National #PTMonth, we proudly celebrate our Physical Therapy Program, our dedicated PT students, and the inspiring contributions of one of Midwestern University's future shining stars, Star Kaikavousi! Get to know Star: vist.ly/4aiw5 #DownersGrove
Star Kaikavousi, Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2026 College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus
October 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Thank you for joining us last night at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Alumni/Student Mentoring Reception, hosted at Culinary Dropout. It was wonderful to see all the connections being made! #GlendaleAZ
Thank you for joining us last night at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Alumni/Student Mentoring Reception, hosted at Culinary Dropout. We are truly grateful that you chose to spend part of your evening with us. We understand how busy life can be for both alumni and students. It was wonderful to see all the connections being made! Thank you for joining us last night at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Alumni/Student Mentoring Reception, hosted at Culinary Dropout. We are truly grateful that you chose to spend part of your evening with us. We understand how busy life can be for both alumni and students. It was wonderful to see all the connections being made! Thank you for joining us last night at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Alumni/Student Mentoring Reception, hosted at Culinary Dropout. We are truly grateful that you chose to spend part of your evening with us. We understand how busy life can be for both alumni and students. It was wonderful to see all the connections being made! Thank you for joining us last night at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Alumni/Student Mentoring Reception, hosted at Culinary Dropout. We are truly grateful that you chose to spend part of your evening with us. We understand how busy life can be for both alumni and students. It was wonderful to see all the connections being made!
October 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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🦶🎉 As we celebrate International Podiatry Day, we want to give a shoutout to our Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, all of our dedicated podiatry students, and one of Midwestern University's very own, Lily Cohen. vist.ly/49qaw #GlendaleAZ #IPD2025
Student Spotlight: Lily Cohen, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2027
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM