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  1. Stronger Together: EMPOWER Day Celebrates Alumni-Student Connections and Community Service

    In 2024, it was the Glendale Campus’ turn to host the annual EMPOWER event, during which the MWU’s Alumni Diversity Council connect with Glendale students for a day of mentoring and service to EMPOWER all.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    AZ Alumni Diversity Council Mentoring
  2. Glendale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students

    63 high school students traveled across the state to attend the 8-day Health Careers Institute program

    HCI 2024 Group Photo
  3. International Health Club Encourages Students to Explore Global Issues

    Students attending Midwestern University have several opportunities to learn about and participate in global health initiatives and international medicine.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Optometry students helping with global health initiatives taking a group photo
  4. Week Around the World Showcases Diversity at Midwestern University

    Events display the various cultures at the University

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Collage of cultures
  5. Pendergast 8th Graders Get Hands-On Experience at Glendale Campus

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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Pendergast Student Council group photo
  6. Faculty, Students Inducted in National First-Generation Honor Society

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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-generation IL students induction into honor society
  7. Taste of Midwestern offers International Culinary Delights, Culture

    International cuisine delights the Midwestern University community

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students stand in line for cultural dishes.
  8. Black History Month Honored with Several Cross-Campus Events

    The University commemorated healthcare figures, celebrated culture

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

    The Lunar New Year Events Commemorated the Year of the Dragon

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Lion dancers dressed to mark the Year of the Dragon dance in The Commons.
  10. Midwestern University Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    Midwestern University offers support to first-generation students

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    • IL - Downers Grove
  11. Student Spotlight: Christopher M. Logas, D.O.

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

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christopher Logas
  12. Student Spotlight: Robert Haynes, D.O.

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

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Robert Haynes
  13. Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Brown

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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Ashley Brown
  14. Alumni 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
  15. Alumni Spotlight: Chong Lee

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

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chong Lee in white coat in front of a horse statue.