2025 WesternU Alumni Reunion provides an evening of connection and celebration | |
WesternU alumni returned to the Pomona campus Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, for a memorable evening of connection, celebration, and community. The WesternU Alumni Reunion featured college open houses and receptions, simulation lab tours, and exclusive campus store discounts, culminating in a special dinner hosted by the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement and the Alumni Leadership Board.
From 3 to 5 p.m., alumni and guests toured campus facilities, met faculty, and reconnected with classmates. The Reunion Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. celebrated WesternU pride with recognition of outstanding alumni, opportunity drawings, and heartfelt moments shared among friends and colleagues.
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| | WesternU Doctor of Physical Therapy students present case study posters | | |
The growth and development of Western University of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy students in the College of Health Sciences were on display at their Case Study Poster Presentations Oct. 8, 2025, on the WesternU California campus.
The annual Case Study Presentation is a signature event for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Education (DPTE) program, showcasing the talent and growth of our third-year students as they step confidently into their roles as Movement Specialists, said Department of Physical Therapy Education Acting Department Chair and Director of Clinical Education Janet Konecne, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS.
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| | WesternU COMP-Northwest hosts annual AHEC summer camp for high school students | | |
For the third year in a row, Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest), which is in the process of transitioning to its new name, the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine, hosted the Oregon Pacific AHEC summer camp for high school students.
Oregon Pacific AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is part of a national network dedicated to improving the distribution, diversity, quality, and supply of health care workers in rural and medically underserved areas. Through community and educational partnerships, Oregon Pacific AHEC aims to promote quality health care and combat the current health care crisis.
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| | College of Dental Medicine news | | |
CDM Assistant Dean for Biomedical Sciences Curriculum and Associate Professor Dalia Seleem, DDS, PhD, served as Guest Editor for the 2025 Special Collection of the Journal of the California Dental Association (CDA) titled "Advances in Dentistry."
This special issue brings together timely and impactful contributions that reflect the evolving landscape of dental science and practice. Topics include the psychosocial dimensions of temporomandibular disorders, emerging probiotic therapies for oral candidiasis, and the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical decision support.
Dr. Seleem’s editorial highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation in care, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes — themes that resonate deeply with our mission in dental education and research.
Citation: Seleem, D. (2025). Advances in Dentistry. Journal of the California Dental Association, 53(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/19424396.2025.2556131
Full article: Advances in Dentistry
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Jessie Atterholt, PhD (COMP), Ellen Fricano, PhD (COMP), Matt Wedel, PhD (COMP & CPM), and colleagues from the University of Cambridge, UK, published a new paper on ancient toothed birds in The Anatomical Record:
Atterholt, J., Burton, M.G., Wedel, M.J., Benito, J., Fricano, E., and Field, D.J. 2025. Osteological correlates of the respiratory and vascular systems in the neural canals of Mesozoic ornithurines Ichthyornis and Janavis.
The open-access paper is freely available at http://doi.org/10.1002/ar.70070.
| | WesternU named Anthesis Business Partner of the Year | |
Western University of Health Sciences has been named Anthesis Business Partner of the Year, recognizing a collaboration built on shared values of empowerment, inclusion, and service. For more than 60 years, Anthesis has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving independence, dignity, and belonging, while WesternU’s mission is to prepare compassionate health professionals to improve the quality of life in communities everywhere.
Together, this partnership strengthens opportunities for individuals of all abilities and advances a vision of healthier, more inclusive communities across the Inland Empire and beyond.
At WesternU, Anthesis has provided a dedicated daily working team that helps keep the campus clean, safe, and aesthetically welcoming. Their contributions extend beyond facilities support—they have become a valued part of the WesternU community. The University is deeply grateful for their commitment, partnership, and the meaningful impact they bring to campus life each day.
| | Studio Portraits, Thursday, Oct. 16 | |
Marketing & Communications is holding an open studio portrait day in Pomona:
9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16
Please sign up for a timeslot that works for your schedule if you would like a new studio portrait.
We will schedule additional portrait days for those who cannot come to the studio on this day.
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