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  1. Pendergast 8th Graders Get Hands-On Experience at Glendale Campus

    23 jr. high students get an in-depth experience of the Glendale campus

    Pendergast Student Council group photo
  2. Faculty, Students Inducted in National First-Generation Honor Society

    First-generation faculty, staff, and students share their stories

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-generation IL students induction into honor society
  3. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University Hosts Black Men in White Coats Summit

    Youth are encouraged to pursue healthcare careers

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    Black men in white coats with Dr. Wooten
  4. Taste of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ offers International Culinary Delights, Culture

    International cuisine delights the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University community

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students stand in line for cultural dishes.
  5. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University Names Victoria Franks as Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University is happy to announce we have a new Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach.

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Headshot of Victoria Franks
  6. Black History Month Honored with Several Cross-Campus Events

    The University commemorated healthcare figures, celebrated culture

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Members of the National Optometric Association chapter celebrate Black History Month with a variety of cultural food.
  7. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University Celebrates Lunar New Year

    The Lunar New Year Events Commemorated the Year of the Dragon

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Lunar New Year dragon and dancer perform in The Commons.
  8. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University offers support to first-generation students

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
  9. DEI Spotlight: Christopher M. Logas, D.O.

    Dr. Logas reflects on his experience with the LGBTQ+ community.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christopher Logas
  10. DEI Spotlight: Robert Haynes, D.O.

    The queer community played a large part in Dr. Haynes path to becoming a preventive medicine physician.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
  11. DEI Spotlight: Ashley Brown

    Childhood experiences inspired her to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

    Story
    • AZ - Glendale
    Ashley Brown
  12. DEI Spotlight: Chloe Kaunitz

    Motivated to be the best gender-affirming, socially-conscious, culturally-humble doctor possible.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chloe Kaunitz
  13. DEI Spotlight: Chong Lee

    Inspired by her parents and community to be a Doctor of Optometry.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chong Lee in white coat in front of a horse statue.
  14. DEI Spotlight: Christine Mendoza

    Inspired to create smiles and help people in the community to improve their overall health.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christine Mendoza
  15. DEI Spotlight: Justin Griffin

    Pursuing a childhood goal to be a doctor.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Justin Griffin