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News and Blog Posts
MWU Hosts Career Day for Students Interested in Graduate School
September 01, 2010 - Learn more about the education necessary to succeed in a variety of healthcare careers at Midwestern University's Healthcare Professions Career Day on Tuesday, September 21st from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. More ››
NASA Internship Allows MWU Student to Study Astronaut Health
August 19, 2010 - Midwestern University (MWU) student Rachel Logan spent the summer working with scientists at NASA. Logan was one of 19 students from across the United States selected to participate in an internship program sponsored by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI). More ››
Midwestern University Congratulates Dr. Nichols, President of the AOA
August 03, 2010 - Midwestern University congratulates Karen J. Nichols, D.O., M.A.C.O.I., M.A., Dean of the Chicago College of Medicine (CCOM) and Professor of Internal Medicine, on her election as President of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). More ››
Run for St. Jude Kids to Kick Off at Midwestern University
July 26, 2010 - More than just a physical challenge, each step of St. Jude Chicago to Peoria run provides hope for children battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases. More ››
MWU Appoints New Director of Clinical Psychology Program
June 29, 2010 - Midwestern University (MWU), is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur Freeman, Ed.D., Sc.D., ABPP, as director of the Clinical Psychology doctoral degree program on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
Graduates Celebrate Achievements at CCOM Commencement
June 29, 2010 - Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) recently celebrated the graduation of 166 students on the Downers Grove Campus. The graduates, who earned Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees, were honored in a ceremony led by Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and CEO of the University. More ››
MWU College of Health Sciences Celebrates Graduates
June 28, 2010 - Students from Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences celebrated the beginning of their professional careers at a spring commencement ceremony held on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
Three New Members Join Littlejohn Society
June 16, 2010 - Three new members were inducted into the Littlejohn Society at the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner for the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University (MWU). More ››
Community Invited to Golf for Student Scholarships
June 02, 2010 - Midwestern University will host a charitable golf outing on Friday, June 25 at the Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge. The annual Chippin’ in for Students Golf Classic raises money for the Midwestern University Scholarship Fund which helps deserving students pursue their dreams of becoming health professionals. More ››
Student Share Medication Management Expertise
May 14, 2010 - Pharmacy and biomedical science students taking an elective course on medication management in schools recently presented their course projects to the campus community. More ››
Pharmacist Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
May 13, 2010 - Naperville resident Justin Schmidt, Pharm.D., BCPS has been named the recipient of the Midwestern University's Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) New Preceptor Excellence Award. This is the inaugural year for the award which was created to recognize the talents of preceptors who have less than five years experience at CCP or elsewhere. More ››
CCOM Students Educate Local Children About Health
May 12, 2010 - Healthy living was the topic of the day as seven Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) students teamed up with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society to host a Mini-Medical School for children at the Clifford Johnson Elementary School in Warrenville. More ››
Humanitarian Fellowships Awarded to CCOM Students
April 27, 2010 - Two Midwestern University (MWU) students have been selected for Schweitzer Fellowship awards. More ››
Groovin' in the Grove Race Set for Mother's Day Weekend
April 26, 2010 - Give mom the gift of good health this Mother’s Day weekend by participating with her in the “Groovin’ in the Grove” 5K Run and Fun Walk, coordinated by the Sports Medicine Club of Midwestern University. The rain or shine event is open to all interested participants and will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL. More ››
Community Invited to Improv Night
April 23, 2010 - It’s been said that laughter is the best medicine, and a group of Midwestern University students are finding out just how true that statement can be. Students studying clinical psychology and physical therapy on the Downers Grove Campus also learn improvisational theater techniques in order to make them better healthcare professionals upon graduation. More ››
Summer Campus Tours on Illinois Campus
April 21, 2010 - The Office of Admissions will be conducting tours of the beautiful Downers Grove campus during the summer months. More ››
Spring Mini-Medical School Open to Community Members
April 12, 2010 - Community members can learn about current topics in healthcare at Midwestern University's Mini-Medical School held on four consecutive Monday evenings beginning on April 12th. More ››
Chicago College of Pharmacy Names Preceptor of the Year
April 12, 2010 - Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) named Thomas Gochenour, Pharm.D., BCPS, a pharmacist based in Oak Park, IL, as the recipient of the 2009 Preceptor of the Year Award. More ››
Donate Your Athletic Equipment
April 08, 2010 - Please join the Pediatrics Club on the Glendale Campus in collecting athletic equipment More ››
MWU Career Day Showcases Health Professions
March 29, 2010 - Are you interested in joining one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country? By attending Midwestern University's Healthcare Professions Career Day on Wednesday, April 14 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, you can find out more about the education necessary to be successful in a variety of healthcare careers. More ››
Chicago College of Pharmacy Names Alumnus of the Year
March 24, 2010 - Amber L. Briggs, Pharm.D., was recently named the Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Pharmacy 2009 Alumnus of the Year by the College’s Alumni Council. More ››
MWU Earns National Community Service Award
March 11, 2010 - Midwestern University (MWU) was recently named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities. This is the third year in a row that University has earned a spot on the honor roll, which is the highest federal recognition a college or university can achieve for its commitment to service and civic engagement. More ››
Midwestern University to Hold Pharmacy Graduation
March 03, 2010 - Students from the Chicago College of Pharmacy will celebrate the beginning of their professional careers at a commencement ceremony on Friday, March 5th on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University. More ››
Three Medical Students to Spend Spring Break at Haitian Clinic
February 24, 2010 - Three students from Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine will spend their spring break helping earthquake victims at the Ebenezer Medical Clinic in Fort Liberté, Haiti. More ››
Students Raise Funds for Haiti
February 11, 2010 - Midwestern University held a class competition to raise funds for the American Red Cross... More ››
Occupational Therapy Students Promote Health and Wellness
February 08, 2010 - The important role Occupational Therapists (OTs) play in promoting health and wellness was the theme of a recent information fair on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
Medical Students Spend Break Helping Give Kids the World
January 27, 2010 - Three students from Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine helped make the holiday season a little more special for children. More ››
Students Prepare for Unification Celebration
January 13, 2010 - Students from all three colleges on Midwestern University's Downers Grove Campus are busy planning the annual Unification Celebration. More ››
CCOM Alum Named President of Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society
January 04, 2010 - Harald Lausen, D.O., M.A., FACOFP, FAAFP, a board certified osteopathic family physician from Springfield, IL, was elected President of the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society (IOMS) during its recent Winter Scientific Seminar and Annual Meeting in Lombard, IL. More ››
University Hosts Special Breakfast with Santa
December 12, 2009 - Children from low-income families will join the Midwestern University community at an on-campus Breakfast with Santa this weekend. More ››
MWU Pharmacy Students Receive National Community Service Award
December 08, 2009 - Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Pharmacy will receive the 2009-10 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Student Community Engaged Service Award for developing an outstanding diabetes education program. More ››
Glendale Campus Hosts Arizona Winds for Holiday Concert - December 6
December 06, 2009 - Celebrate the “Glories of the Holidays” at a free holiday concert at Midwestern University (MWU) on Sunday afternoon, December 6th... More ››
MWU Makes Season Brighter for Those in Need
December 03, 2009 - Midwestern University students, faculty, and staff are working to make this holiday season more cheerful for those in need. More ››
Students, Faculty Mentors Take Home Top Research Honors
November 13, 2009 - Two students from Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and their faculty mentors received top honors at a recent research poster competition. More ››
MWU Faculty, Students Honored By Professional Organizations
November 05, 2009 - The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) bestowed several honors on members of the Midwestern University community at its annual conference in November. More ››
Professor Counters Possible “Missing Link” Discovery in Nature Journal
November 04, 2009 - A study co-authored by a faculty member at Midwestern University (MWU) disputes a claim made earlier this year that scientists had found a crucial missing link in the human evolutionary chain. More ››
MWU Offers Free Flu Shots at Community Health Fair
October 15, 2009 - Free health screenings for diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and 200 free seasonal flu shots are available to area residents attending Midwestern University’s (MWU) Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. More ››
White Coat Ceremony
October 09, 2009 - In an annual ceremony, nearly 600 first-year students will receive their clinical white coats at the White Coat Ceremony, today, October 9th. More ››
Mini-Medical School Open to Community Members
October 06, 2009 - Community members can learn about a variety of current healthcare topics at Midwestern University's Mini-Medical School. More ››
MWU Fall Recruitment Schedule Available
October 01, 2009 - Midwestern University representatives travel around the country to recruit the best and brightest students. More ››
AZCOM Contributes Largest Percentage of New Family Physicians in U.S.
September 15, 2009 - According to the September 2009 issue of Family Medicine Journal, graduates from MWU's Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine continue to comprise the highest percentage of all new family practice residents and practicing family physicians. More ››
Students to Receive White Coats in Ceremony Marking Compassion
September 14, 2009 - In an annual rite of passage, more than 635 first-year students from Midwestern University (MWU) will receive their clinical white coats. More ››
Midwestern University to Hold Fall Commencement
August 26, 2009 - Students from a variety of healthcare programs will celebrate the beginning of their professional careers at a fall commencement ceremony on Friday, September 4th on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University. More ››
Chicago College of Pharmacy and College of Health Sciences to Hold Orientation on Wednesday
August 24, 2009 - Fall orientation is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 2nd for over 300 incoming students of the Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) and the Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Sciences, and Clinical Psychology programs of the College of Health Sciences on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
Fall Orientation Set to Begin Today
August 24, 2009 - Fall orientation is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 26th for the new incoming students of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM), Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT), and Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Sciences, Cardiovascular Science/Perfusion, and Clinical Psychology programs of the College of Health Sciences on the Glendale Campus. More ››
CPG Dean Honored for Outstanding Community Pharmacy Service
August 12, 2009 - Dennis J. McCallian, Pharm.D., FACA, Dean and Professor, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale, was named on August 10 as the recipient of the 2009 Dean's Award by the American College of Apothecaries. More ››
MWU Professor Receives NIH Grant
July 30, 2009 - A member of the Midwestern University faculty recently received a prestigious research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research. More ››
MWU Releases Statement on Lawsuit
July 24, 2009 - Midwestern University was named in a lawsuit this week brought by a family who had donated remains to the Anatomical Gift Association. The University has released its official statement on this matter. More ››
AOA Honors Faculty, Students, Alums with Awards and Appointments
July 23, 2009 - The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) bestowed several honors and appointments on members of the Midwestern University community at its annual business meeting in July. More ››
CCOM Dean Announced President-Elect of AOA
July 22, 2009 - Midwestern University is proud to announce that Karen J. Nichols, D.O., F.A.C.O.I., M.A., Dean of the Chicago College of Medicine (CCOM) and Professor of Internal Medicine, has been elected President-Elect of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) during their annual business meeting in July. More ››
Chicago Public School Students to Attend Health Sciences Day
July 09, 2009 - Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine will provide a day of hands-on-learning for Chicago Public School students on Thursday, July 16th on the Downers Grove Campus, 555 31st Street. The 7th and 8th grade students attend the Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine, a medical magnet school committed to doing its part to increase the number of underrepresented minority students in the field of medicine. More ››
48 High School Students to Attend Hands-on Health Careers Institute
July 09, 2009 - Forty-eight students were selected out of 152 applicants to attend MWU's annual Health Careers Institute from July 9-18 in Glendale, AZ. These potential future physicians and other health professionals will attend hands-on labs and medical-school type lectures with MWU faculty and advanced students each day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More ››
Congressman Peter Roskam Speaking Monday at Midwestern University
June 19, 2009 - On Monday, June 22nd at 9 AM Midwestern University will welcome Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) to its Downers Grove campus at 555 31st Street. Congressman Roskam will be discussing the need for healthcare reform and the upcoming debate in Congress. Rep. Roskam has been very supportive of Midwestern University's efforts to provide quality healthcare education and to increase the number of needed healthcare providers for our community. More ››
Midwestern University Welcomes New Students
June 17, 2009 - In early June, Midwestern University began welcoming future healthcare professionals to its Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses. The students come from all over the country, from Maine to Washington, ready to begin their graduate studies at Midwestern University. More ››
MWU to Offer New Doctor of Health Sciences Degree
June 09, 2009 - Midwestern University will offer a new Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.S.) degree program on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
20th Annual “Groovin’ in the Grove” Race Set for Mother’s Day Weekend
April 23, 2009 - Groovin' in the Grove" 5K Run and Fun Walk, coordinated by the Sports Medicine Club of Midwestern University, will take place on May 9, 2009 at Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL. More ››
MWU Appoints New Dean of Dental Medicine
April 21, 2009 - Midwestern University (MWU), announces the appointment of M.A.J. (Lex) MacNeil, D.D.S., as the inaugural Dean of the College of Dental Medicine, Downers Grove, Illinois. More ››
Glendale Campus Hires New Special Events Manager
April 06, 2009 - Midwestern University (MWU) announces the appointment of Johnny Watson to the role of Manager of Special Events on its Glendale, AZ Campus. More ››
Pharmacy Graduates Ready For Successful Career
March 25, 2009 - Students from the Chicago College of Pharmacy celebrated the beginning of their professional careers at a commencement ceremony on Friday, March 6th on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University. More ››
MWU Earns National Award for Community Service
March 02, 2009 - Midwestern University (MWU) was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities. More ››
Free Workshops Offered for H.S. Students
February 14, 2009 - For high school students who want a head start on careers in health care, MWU is again offering its annual spring Health Sciences Career Day for High School Students and summer Health Careers Institute. More ››
Annual Brain Bee Set for February
February 14, 2009 - What determines intelligence? Why do we need sleep? How do scientists measure brain waves? More ››
Future Leaders Learn Skills at MWU
February 11, 2009 - Midwestern University hosted the DuPage Area Student Leadership Academy on Tuesday, February 10th on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
CCP Faculty Member Earns International Award
January 23, 2009 - Naperville resident Anil Gulati, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research and Professor at Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Pharmacy, is a co-recipient of the Ranbaxy Research Award in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. More ››
CCOM Names New Associate Deans
December 01, 2008 - Midwestern University recently appointed three new associate deans to help guide the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) through a new period of growth. More ››
Optometry Program Gets Green Light
November 18, 2008 - On November 1, the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association granted preliminary approval to Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Optometry, slated to open in September 2009. More ››
CCOM to Increase Medical School Class Size
November 18, 2008 - A rapidly growing population, increasing number of elderly Americans, an aging physician workforce, and a greater overall demand for health care services, all point to a potential doctor shortage in the next few decades. More ››
Littlejohn Award Winners Announced
October 29, 2008 - Midwestern University (MWU) recently announced the winners of the 2008 Littlejohn Awards. These awards were created in honor of three physician brothers, the Littlejohns (John Martin, James, and David) More ››
MWU to Host Sounds of Season Concert
October 24, 2008 - Enjoy the “Sounds of the Season” at a free holiday concert at Midwestern University (MWU) on Sunday afternoon, December 7th, featuring the Arizona Winds and the Arizona Arts Chorale. More ››
Safe Halloween Offered for Local Families
October 22, 2008 - Bring your family and enjoy safe indoor Halloween activities led by Midwestern University students! The event will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Barrel Student Center on Friday, October 31. More ››
MWU Hosts Community Health Fair
October 09, 2008 - Free health screenings for diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and 200 free flu shots are available to area residents attending Midwestern University’s (MWU) Community Health Fair on Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. More ››
New Dean of Optometry College Announced
October 08, 2008 - Midwestern University (MWU) announces the appointment of Hector C. Santiago, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, as the Dean of the new Arizona College of Optometry, slated to open in August, 2009. More ››
Mini-Medical School Open to Community Members
October 01, 2008 - Community members can sample the life of a medical student at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School. Learn more about current topics in medicine and health care from leading experts. More ››
MWU President Named to Children's Board
October 01, 2008 - With its $588 million, multi-year expansion now underway, Phoenix Children’s has added four influential community members to its Board of Directors: More ››
MWU Homeless Outreach Program Begins 10th Year
September 18, 2008 - Midwestern University students and two local homeless shelters continue to join forces in providing care to the Phoenix Valley homeless community. More ››
Students to Receive White Coats in Ceremony
September 16, 2008 - In an annual rite of passage, 600 first-year students from Midwestern University (MWU) will receive their clinical white coats at a ceremony to be held on Friday, September 26th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. More ››
MWU to Host Step Out to Fight Diabetes
September 15, 2008 - Join people from all walks of life at the West Valley Step Out to Fight Diabetes: Lighting the Way to a Cure on Saturday, September 27 at Midwestern University (MWU). More ››
Gala to Celebrate Community Service
September 12, 2008 - Join Midwestern University (MWU) and community leaders for the annual Bright Lights, Shining Stars gala on Saturday evening, October 18th at the MWU Campus at 19555 North 59th Avenue in Glendale. More ››
MWU Seeks Patients for Parkinson’s Study
August 27, 2008 - Midwestern University (MWU) seeks 50 patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease for a research study on how osteopathic treatment could improve quality of life for patients with this disease. More ››
MWU to Hold Fall Commencement
August 21, 2008 - Students from a variety of health care programs will celebrate the beginning of their professional careers at a fall commencement ceremony on Friday, September 5th on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University. More ››
MWU Names New CPG Dean
August 18, 2008 - Midwestern University (MWU) announces the appointment of Dennis J. McCallian, Pharm.D., FACA, as the new Dean of the College of Pharmacy-Glendale. More ››
MWU Faculty, Alums Named Great Pioneers
August 13, 2008 - More than 25 percent of the Great Pioneers in Osteopathic Medicine recently identified by the American Osteopathic Association are graduates of Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM). More ››
St. Jude Chicago to Peoria Run Set to Take Off
July 15, 2008 - More than just a physical challenge, each step of St. Jude Chicago to Peoria run provides hope for children battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The run will kick off from the Downers Grove campus of Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, at 9 AM on Friday, August 1, 2008. More ››
Wysocki Named New Alumni Director
July 15, 2008 - Midwestern University (MWU) recently tapped 25-year Downers Grove resident, Barb Wysocki to lead its Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Ms. Wysocki brings a proven record of leadership, fundraising, and marketing to her new role as Director of Development and Alumni Relations for MWU. More ››
MWU Program Director Named Internist of the Year
January 01, 1970 - Theresa M. Matzura, D.O., FACOI, recently received the 2009 Internist of the Year Award from the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI More ››
MWU Professor Receives National Research Award
January 31, 1969 - The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) recently honored Kyle Ramsey, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Microbiology and Immunology at Midwestern University, with its most prestigious research award. More ››