🙏 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. 🦃

⭐ Faculty Spotlight: Nathan Johnson, Ph.D. ⭐ Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences Program | College of Graduate Studies, #GlendaleAZ | ▶️ Get to know Nathan: vist.ly/4fxs9

✨ 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

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 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

🎨 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

🎖️ 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

❄️🍂 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

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

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.

🧸 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

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!

🧸 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

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

Thanks to MWU Student Life and all our #DownersGrove student volunteers who made this year’s Halloween Fest a spine-tingling success! #HappyHalloween

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.

Listen in as MWU President & CEO Josh Baker, O.D., joined LaDona Harvey & Jim Sharpe on the KTAR AZ Morning News show to discuss the state of healthcare & what MWU is doing to help expand the growing demand for primary care doctors in the state of AZ. 📻 vist.ly/4cb37

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! 📻 KTAR Radio: vist.ly/4c3u5 📶 Audacy: vist.ly/4c3ty #GlendaleAZ

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!

🐾 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

🪔 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. 🎇

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!

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 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

📻 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

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!

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: 📻 WGN Radio: vist.ly/4ak9u 📶 Audacy: vist.ly/4ak9s

⭐ 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

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

🦶🎉 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

TODAY: Join Teri Elliott-Burke, PT, D.P.T., M.H.S., and Judy Ball, M.S., CCC-SLP of Midwestern University at the #DownersGrove Public Library as they discuss ways to enhance physical and mental well-being throughout the years. 🖥️ Register here: vist.ly/49pt5

📅 Please join us for our Stroke & Aphasia Awareness Event. Our community event is intended to provide strategies, personal experiences, and resources for to individuals who are affected by aphasia, as well as their family and friends. vist.ly/49hu4 #DownersGrove

🥼 Did you miss any of the Downers Grove Campus White Coat ceremonies? You can relive the moments here: 🎥 Ceremony #1: vist.ly/49hse 🎥 Ceremony #2: vist.ly/49hsh 🎥 Ceremony #3: vist.ly/49hsk #DownersGrove

🥼 Congratulations to our College of Pharmacy and Chicago College of Optometry students who received their clinical white coats during Saturday’s annual White Coat ceremony! 🙌

🙌🥼 Congratulations to our Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine students, who took their Oath of Commitment during this year’s annual White Coat ceremony. Welcome to the profession! #DOProud #ChooseDO #MidwesternUniversity

✨ Congratulations to our College of Health Sciences students who received their clinical white coats during Friday's annual White Coat ceremony! 🥼 Physician Assistant 🥼 Physical Therapy 🥼 Occupational Therapy 🥼 Clinical Psychology 🥼 Speech-Language Pathology #DownersGrove

📅 Join Teri Elliott-Burke, PT, D.P.T., M.H.S., and Judy Ball, M.S., CCC-SLP of Midwestern University on October 8 at the #DownersGrove Public Library as they discuss ways to enhance physical and mental well-being throughout the years. 🖥️ Register here: vist.ly/497z4

It's always a good time when we are with CCOM & AZCOM Alumni and Friends! Last week we reconnected at the MWU Reception held in conjunction with OMED2025 in Nashville, TN! We were especially inspired by two of our Alumni, Dr. Sees (CCOM '07) and Dr. Ajluni (CCOM '69).

🥼 Please join us for our annual White Coat Ceremony. This ceremony acknowledges the care, compassion, and service of healthcare professionals. 🎥 Livestream: https://bit.ly/WatchWhiteCoat 🗺️ Directions: bit.ly/4kcy20D 🛡️ Security policy: bit.ly/4jQBSNc #DownersGrove

📅 TODAY: Join Midwestern University at the Downers Grove Public Library for an informative discussion on oral health and whole-body wellness. 🖥️ Register here: vist.ly/48v66

🥼 Congratulations to our College of Health Sciences students! You're ready to embrace the next step in your healthcare journey. 🙌 #MidwesternUniversity #MWUProud #GlendaleAZ

🥼 Did you miss any of the Glendale Campus White Coat ceremonies? You can rewatch the events here: 🎥 Ceremony 1: https://youtu.be/u6A_bSqUGRI 🎥 Ceremony 2: https://youtu.be/o7Bzxe3f9qw 🎥 Ceremony 3: https://youtu.be/etlAeoiqLMo #GlendaleAZ

🎉Congratulations to our 🥼 College of Pharmacy🥼Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine 🥼 Arizona College of Optometry students who received their clinical white coats during Saturday’s annual White Coat ceremony!

🎉🥼 Congratulations to our Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine students! On Friday, they took their Oath of Commitment and received their clinical white coats during our annual White Coat Ceremony. #MWUProud #ChooseDO #MidwesternUniversity

📅 Join Midwestern University at the #DownersGrove Public Library on Wednesday, October 1, for an informative discussion on oral health and whole-body wellness. vist.ly/48eet

🦠 Measles cases are rising in the U.S., with nearly 1,500 confirmed this year. Highly contagious and sometimes deadly, the virus is best prevented through vaccination. 🩺 Learn more about symptoms, risks, and how to protect your family: vist.ly/48bns

🥼 Please join us for our annual White Coat Ceremony. This ceremony recognizes healthcare professionals' caring, compassion, and service. 🎥 Livestream here: https://bit.ly/WCGlendaleWatch 🗺️ Directions: https://bit.ly/WCGlendaleMap 🛡️ Security policy: https://bit.ly/WCGlendaleSecurity #GlendaleAZ

Discover Advanced Vision Care at MWU's Eye Institute. The Eye Institute can now offer advanced services, including: ☑️ LASIK ☑️ Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) ☑️ Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) ☑️ Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) Details: vist.ly/472vi

📅 TODAY: Join Midwestern University at the Downers Grove Public Library for a discussion on the interrelationships of body, mind, and spirit in aging well. vist.ly/47xjf — We hope you can join us!

🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us for EMPOWER 2025: Day of Mentoring and Service! Alumni and students connected through inspiring mentoring and networking sessions, then came together to serve at Feed My Starving Children. #MWUProud