Touro University Nevada hosted the “Future Latinos in Medicine,” a group of UNLV undergraduate students for an on-campus introduction on Nov. 17. Future Latinos in Medicine is a pre-medical organization committed to providing community outreach serving the Latino community of … Continue reading Touro Hosts “Future Latinos in Medicine” to Strengthen Diversity Efforts
Students, staff, and faculty volunteered their time on the Touro Physician Assistant Studies mobile healthcare clinic during Project Homeless Connect, an annual, collaborative event held inside Cashman Center that provides essential services for Southern Nevada’s homeless population. Numerous organizations offered … Continue reading Project Homeless Connect Helps Touro Provide Services for Underserved Populations
As she enters her final year at Touro University Nevada, Kellie Hawthorne can say that her life has taken her in a complete circle. Hawthorne, a student in Touro’s School of Physician Assistant Studies (PA), grew up down the street … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Kellie Hawthorne, School of Physician Assistant Studies
The TUN Matadors were stymied in their attempt to keep the “Golden Spike” in Nevada as they fell to the TUC Bulls in the annual volleyball game held on the California campus. The Matadors generated the early momentum by taking … Continue reading Matadors Fall Just Short of Winning “Golden Spike” Volleyball Game Against TUC
Can you tell us how you got interested in the medical field? I wanted to be a doctor ever since I was a little kid. My parents knew I was interested in bodies and humans, so they got me the … Continue reading Faculty Focus: Dr. Joe Hardy, Associate Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University Nevada welcomed Dr. Ed Halperin, Chancellor & CEO of New York Medical College, for a special lecture on the assaults on the Jewish interns of Kings County Hospital in 1916 and 1927. Halperin’s lecture, co-sponsored by the Clark … Continue reading Touro University Nevada Hosts Dr. Ed Halperin for Lecture on Racism in Higher Education
Touro University Nevada welcomed its newest alumni during Winter Commencement on Nov. 5. “It is an honor and a privilege to recognize the newest graduates of Touro University Nevada,” said Shelley Berkley, CEO and Senior Provost of Touro University Western … Continue reading Touro University Nevada Honors Newest Graduates at Winter Commencement
The entire Touro community came together to honor those who were affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1. On Oct. 4, the campus held a unity gathering for the victims. In the days and weeks that … Continue reading Touro University Nevada Community Comes Together to Assist Those Affected by the October 1 Shooting
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Northern California and moved to Las Vegas right before high school. They are different places, but I feel like the culture is still very similar throughout the West Coast. Where did … Continue reading Faculty Focus: Patricia Strobehn, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Vanessa Halvorsen, a fourth-year student from Touro University Nevada’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently awarded with a $25,000 scholarship for her leadership and academic success from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF). The scholarship, known as the “Golden Ticket” Award, … Continue reading Vanessa Halvorsen Awarded $25,000 Scholarship from American Osteopathic Foundation