In honor of Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed their lives for our country. Our campuses and clinics will be closed for the holiday.

Commencement for graduates on the Downers Grove campus is next week! 🎓 Schedule: https://bit.ly/4dQLV45 🏨 Accommodations: https://bit.ly/3RSg9ba 🧭 Directions: https://bit.ly/4kcy20D 🛡️ Security: https://bit.ly/4jQBSNc Please note that all guests will be required to undergo security screening.

At our Parkinson’s Health Fair, MWU students put our One Health philosophy into action. By listening closely and adapting to each patient’s needs, these future clinicians showed the power of collaborative care. Read how they are impacting the community: vist.ly/542y6

Vision is a child’s window to the world. 👶👀 During #HealthyVisionMonth, the Midwestern University Eye Institute is proud to offer no-cost InfantSEE® eye assessments for babies aged 6–12 months. Give your child a head start on healthy sight: 🔗 vist.ly/54r3t

MWU students partnered with residents at The Haven for "Opening Minds through Art," an interprofessional program boosting wellness for adults with dementia. Lead community health initiatives like this with an MPH degree from MWU. 👉 Learn more & apply: vist.ly/54py5

Thank you to our amazing dental alumni who joined us at the Midwestern University CDMA Alumni & Friends Reception during the California Dental Association 2026 conference at Puesto in Anaheim! It was wonderful bringing the CDMA family together again.

We’re proud of AZCOM Dean Lori Kemper, D.O., for receiving the @AACOMmunities Kistner Award & the AOMA Distinguished Service Award! 🏆 As she prepares to retire, we thank her for her heart & dedication to our students. Congrats, Dr. Kemper! 🩺 #MWUProud

As we wrap up National Nurses Week, we thank the nurses who serve as the backbone of our healthcare system. Your compassion and expertise keep our communities resilient. 🩺 Ready to lead in this vital field? MWU is here to support your journey. #NationalNursesWeek #MidwesternUniversity

Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it can progress without early symptoms. While vision loss can’t be reversed, early detection is everything! 🛡️👁️ Protect your vision with an exam at the Midwestern University Eye Institute: vist.ly/53xic #GlaucomaAwareness

The 2026 Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day on Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus featured 210 student-led posters. Combined with the Glendale Campus’ KAS Research Day, over 400 student research posters were presented across both campuses this year. #researchcommunity

👀 We are excited to share an exclusive look inside the Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, opening in 2028! 🐾 Our new state-of-the-art laboratories and modern learning spaces are rapidly taking shape. The future of veterinary care is looking bright! #DownersGrove

⭐ Faculty Spotlight: Shannon Carmo, O.D.⭐ Assistant Professor Chicago College of Optometry, Downers Grove Campus Read more about Dr. Carmo's journey to becoming an optometrist here: vist.ly/53apr

🌟 Happy National Nurses Week! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ We're honoring the educators who shape the future of nursing. Join us as we celebrate the 5,000,000+ nurses across the country by shining a light on The Power of Nurses™. #ThePowerOfNurses #NursesWeek

May is #HealthyVisionMonth! 👀 Did you know women are at higher risk for conditions like Dry Eye, Cataracts, and Glaucoma? Early detection is key to lifelong vision. Schedule your comprehensive exam at the Midwestern University Eye Institute today: 🔗 vist.ly/535gt

Celebrating Holi in all its hues. 💛💚💙💜❤️ Students from the South Asian Student Association & the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin helped organize the Midwestern University Holi festival on our #DownersGrove campus. #holi #holi2026

Spring at MWU Glendale just hits different. 🌵✨ Between the blooming flowers and that reliable Arizona sunshine, campus is looking its best. We love seeing our students take advantage of the season. ☀️🌸 #MidwesternUniversity #AZSpring #GlendaleAZ

217 posters. Countless hours of discovery. One inspiring day. 🔬✨ The Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day recently took over our Glendale Campus. 📖 Read the full recap of the day’s discoveries here: vist.ly/427xs

Alzheimer’s is a journey many have walked, and while science seeks a cure, Dr. Edward Wickstead highlights a key area of hope: cognitive resilience 🧠 Learn how lifestyle impacts brain health & prevention: vist.ly/427k6 #MidwesternUniversity #BrainHealth #Alzheimers

This April, we’re celebrating #NationalFootHealth Awareness Month by highlighting the incredible work of our podiatric medicine program. From the classroom to the clinic, our students are dedicated to mastering the complexities of podiatric care to better serve our community.

This #WorldVeterinaryDay, we’re celebrating the Midwestern University students and faculty who dedicate their lives to this vital calling. We are proud to support our future doctors as they master the skills to protect the health of our pets, livestock, and communities.

As #NOMWeek 2026 wraps up, we celebrate our alumni, students, faculty, and staff who are making a difference. Since our founding in 1900, osteopathic medicine has grown to include over 158,000 DOs, highlighting the demand for whole-person care. #ChooseDO #DOProud #MWUProud

⚕️ How do you prepare world-class clinicians? You immerse them in world-class care. President Joshua Baker explains how MWU is using AI simulation and the One Health initiative to bridge the gap between the classroom and the clinic. vist.ly/4yfkp

🐰 Happy Easter to our students, faculty, staff, and alumni! From the classroom to our Springfest celebration, the MWU spirit was on full display this week. We’re proud to support such a dedicated community of future professionals. #MWUProud #Easter #HappyEaster

The California sunshine and perfect weather graced our CPDG and CPG Alumni & Friends at our reception in Los Angeles, held in conjunction with APhA's annual Meeting & Expo. Thanks to everyone who joined us! 📅 To find upcoming Alumni and Friends events, please visit: vist.ly/4wz98

🍏 Picky Eaters–Part 5: Quick Hacks to Make Food Fun and Stress-Free. Bring creativity to your culinary process by making food fun, inclusive, and empowering. Learn how you can make food fun and ways to add veggies to your children's diet. vist.ly/4wt6g #GledaleAZ

Match Day 2026 🎉 We’re still celebrating the incredible matches from last week! What an incredible milestone for our students! Their hard work, dedication, and compassion have paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud. 💙 Read more about Match results: vist.ly/4wpiq

Thank you for attending the Midwestern University Cardiovascular Science Program Alumni & Friends Reception, held in conjunction with the AmSECT 2026 conference in Austin, Texas. We truly appreciate you spending part of your evening with us! #AmSECT2026

💙 Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! Today & every day, we celebrate & recognize that doctors come from all professions, from primary care physicians to clinical psychologists, veterinarians to podiatrists, occupational therapists to optometrists, & so many more. #MWUProud

Midwestern University proudly celebrates Dr. Coretta C. Patterson on her appointment to the board of the CPASS Foundation! 🎉 For more information on Dr. Patterson's appointment, visit vist.ly/4vyub #MidwesternUniversity #OneHealth #STEMM #VeterinaryMedicine

Last week at Illinois Osteopathic Advocacy Day in Springfield, CCOM students met with lawmakers to push for fair physician reimbursement & more residency opportunities. Click here to learn more: vist.ly/4vx87 #MidwesternUniversity #healthcareadvocacy

The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs was the perfect venue for our recent CCOM/AZCOM Alumni & Friends Reception during the AAO Convocation. Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 20th for great food, drinks, & conversation. We can't wait to do it again! #MWUProud #ChooseDO

✉️ Happy MATCH DAY and MATCH MONTH! 🎉 Congratulations to our amazing students on their recent and upcoming residency matches as they embark on the next chapter of their careers. #MWUProud #MWUMatch2026 #MatchDay #TomorrowsHealthcareTeam

Congrats to our third-year #GlendaleAZ veterinary students on reaching a major milestone! With their pinning ceremony complete and the Veterinarian's Oath recited, they're transitioning from academic to clinical campus to start their clinical responsibilities. #MWUProud

Midwestern University is freezing tuition for the 2026–27 academic year to ensure accessible healthcare education. Our MWU Loan & Sensible Strategies financial wellness program supports students' success & long-term financial health. ➡️ Learn more: vist.ly/4v9vf

💚 Every year, our Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine community unites for St. Baldrick's Shave for a Change, raising funds for #pediatriccancer research. Over the past 16 yrs, the MWU community has raised over $824K & shaved over 1,100 heads! Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ #shaveforchange

We are excited to welcome Patrick A. O'Hara as our new VP for University Advancement! With over 25 years in academic health fundraising, Mr. O'Hara will help us advance initiatives supporting scholarships, innovation, and MWU's mission to educate future healthcare professionals.

Congrats to Buki Fabusiwa (CPDG, '07) for being selected for the AIM-AHEAD All of Us Training Program, a competitive NIH-sponsored initiative advancing health data science and AI. Out of over 1,300 applicants, only 130 were chosen! vist.ly/4uj84 #MWUProud

🌟 Student Spotlight: Hannah Keller 🌟 Hometown: Tampa, FL Undergrad degree: Florida State University, B.S. in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Read more about Hannah's journey here: vist.ly/4ub3q

Happy National Dentist Day! 🦷💙 Today we celebrate and thank the incredible dentists and dental students who serve their communities with skill, compassion, and heart. Your commitment to improving lives one smile at a time truly makes a difference. #nationaldentistday #MWUProud

You Are Invited to the Midwestern University AZCOM/CCOM Alumni & Friends Reception Come celebrate our shared experiences and catch up with old friends of AZCOM and CCOM. RSVP here: vist.ly/4tr2w

We welcome Janson “Ted” Vogt, J.D., to the Midwestern University Board of Trustees! With more than 20 years of leadership experience, we look forward to the impact he’ll make as we continue educating tomorrow’s healthcare team! Follow Ted's journey here: vist.ly/4tr97

Thank you for joining us at the College of Podiatric Medicine Alumni & Friends Reception, held in conjunction with the @ACFAS 2026 conference in Las Vegas, NV. We are incredibly grateful that you spent part of your evening with us. #ACFAS2026

Congrats to Dr. Erika Michele dos Santos Araujo on earning the prestigious Jon B. Suzuki Research Award! 🎉 Funded by the Supreme Chapter of OKU National Dental Honor Society, this $10,000 award supports innovative clinical & basic science research by dental faculty. #MWUProud

Congrats to the 71 students from 18 Arizona high schools who put their neuroscience knowledge to the test on Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus — and they brought their A-game. 💡 Read more here: vist.ly/4sr5d #MidwesternUniversity #BrainBee

🐄🩺 Exciting news for our future veterinary medicine students! As we prepare to open the Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, Dean Coretta Patterson, D.V.M., DACVIM-SA, visited Lenkaitis Dairy Farm to build the partnerships and hands-on learning opportunities that define MWU.

Last night, in conjunction with the #WVCVegas2026 Conference, our amazing College of Veterinary Medicine-AZ alumni were treated to dinner with Dr. Gartrell at Libertine Social, Las Vegas, NV. Thank you to everyone who joined. We look forward to seeing you again soon! #GlendaleAZ

From the classroom to the slopes! ❄️⛷️Our Downers Grove campus Wilderness Medicine Club visited Alpine Valley to learn from their Ski Patrol. Students got hands-on with: 🏥 Aid station logistics 🩹 On-slope stabilization 🛷 Patient extraction Thank you, Alpine Valley, for the training! 🏔️🩺

🌟 Student Spotlight: Christian Luna 🌟 Hometown: Chicago Heights, IL Undergrad degree: University of Illinois Chicago, B.S. in Biology (Summa Cum Laude) Read more about Christian's journey to dental school here: vist.ly/4qnzr

🎉 Thanks to you… WE DID IT! 🎉 Because of the generosity of our incredible alumni, we shattered our $125,000 goal and closed the year at $207,669! If you’re planning a gift to Midwestern/CCOM, please consider supporting the Littlejohn Scholarship. vist.ly/4qggg

In January, the Wildlife Exotic Zoo Avian and Aquatic Medicine (WEZAAM) Club tended to Glendale Campus's Sonoran Desert Habitat by: 💧 Maintaining the current watering hole 🐝 Adding a native bee box 💐 Spreading wildflower seeds Thanks for keeping our campus beautiful, WEZAAM!