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A 5-picture collage celebrates National Dentist Day on March 6, 2026. Pictures are as follows: Top right: a male student is pictured in the Dental Institute cleaning a young child's teeth Top left: a female student is pictured working on a dental mold with a dental pick Middle left: a photo of dental tools in a tray Bottom left: a female student is pictured in the Dental Institute reviewing a patient's case on a computer Bottom right: a male student is pictured taking imaging of a female patient's mouth

Happy National Dentist Day! 🦷💙

Today we celebrate and thank the incredible dentists and dental students who serve their communities with skill, compassion, and heart. Your commitment to improving lives one smile at a time truly makes a difference.

#nationaldentistday #MWUProud

An invitation-style graphic describes the details of the next Alumni & Friends Reception. Event details: Thursday, March 19, 2026 6:30 to 8:00 pm The Vig Dana Park 1744 S Val Vista Drive, Suite 5-101, Mesa, AZ 85204

You Are Invited to the Midwestern University AZCOM/CCOM Alumni & Friends Reception

Come celebrate our shared experiences and catch up with old friends of AZCOM and CCOM.
RSVP here: vist.ly/4tr2w

A headshot of Ted Vogt in a black suit jacket and light blue dress shirt. He is pictured in front of the MWU AZ library & water features, with the USA & MWU flags on display

We welcome Janson “Ted” Vogt, J.D., to the Midwestern University Board of Trustees!

With more than 20 years of leadership experience, we look forward to the impact he’ll make as we continue educating tomorrow’s healthcare team!

Follow Ted's journey here: vist.ly/4tr97

Group photo of College of Podiatric Medicine faculty and alums at the ACFAS 2026 conference Midwestern University alumni welcome reception.

Group photo of College of Podiatric Medicine faculty and alums at the ACFAS 2026 conference Midwestern University alumni welcome reception.

Group photo of College of Podiatric Medicine faculty and alums at the ACFAS 2026 conference Midwestern University alumni welcome reception.

Group photo of College of Podiatric Medicine faculty and alums at the ACFAS 2026 conference Midwestern University alumni welcome reception.

Thank you for joining us at the College of Podiatric Medicine Alumni & Friends Reception, held in conjunction with the @ACFAS 2026 conference in Las Vegas, NV. We are incredibly grateful that you spent part of your evening with us. #ACFAS2026

(L to R): MWU CDMA Dean Sheri Brownstein, Erika Araujo, Executive Secretary/Treasurer of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Jon Suzuki, MWU CDMA Associate Dean John Mitchell

Congrats to Dr. Erika Michele dos Santos Araujo on earning the prestigious Jon B. Suzuki Research Award! 🎉

Funded by the Supreme Chapter of OKU National Dental Honor Society, this $10,000 award supports innovative clinical & basic science research by dental faculty.

#MWUProud

From L to R: Joshua Lee (BASIS Chandler), Elaine Huang (Hamilton HS), and Shireen Arora (BASIS Chandler) were the top three finishers in the 28th Annual Arizona Regional Brain Bee at Midwestern University on February 18th.

BASIS Chandler won top team honors in the 28th Annual Arizona Regional Brain Bee at Midwestern University on February 18th

Congrats to the 71 students from 18 Arizona high schools who put their neuroscience knowledge to the test on Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus — and they brought their A-game. 💡

Read more here: vist.ly/4sr5d
#MidwesternUniversity #BrainBee

As we prepare for the opening of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, we are already actively building the foundations that will define our clinical excellence. Coretta Patterson, D.V.M., DACVIM-SA, recently visited the Lenkaitis Dairy Farm in St. Charles, IL, to establish key partnerships and create hands-on learning opportunities for our new College of Veterinary Medicine program.

As we prepare for the opening of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, we are already actively building the foundations that will define our clinical excellence. Coretta Patterson, D.V.M., DACVIM-SA, recently visited the Lenkaitis Dairy Farm in St. Charles, IL, to establish key partnerships and create hands-on learning opportunities for our new College of Veterinary Medicine program.

As we prepare for the opening of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, we are already actively building the foundations that will define our clinical excellence. Coretta Patterson, D.V.M., DACVIM-SA, recently visited the Lenkaitis Dairy Farm in St. Charles, IL, to establish key partnerships and create hands-on learning opportunities for our new College of Veterinary Medicine program.

As we prepare for the opening of the Midwestern University Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, we are already actively building the foundations that will define our clinical excellence. Coretta Patterson, D.V.M., DACVIM-SA, recently visited the Lenkaitis Dairy Farm in St. Charles, IL, to establish key partnerships and create hands-on learning opportunities for our new College of Veterinary Medicine program.

🐄🩺 Exciting news for our future veterinary medicine students! As we prepare to open the Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, Dean Coretta Patterson, D.V.M., DACVIM-SA, visited Lenkaitis Dairy Farm to build the partnerships and hands-on learning opportunities that define MWU.

Last night, in conjunction with the WVC Annual Conference, our amazing College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona alumni were treated to dinner with Dr. Gartrell at Libertine Social in Las Vegas, NV.

Last night, in conjunction with the WVC Annual Conference, our amazing College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona alumni were treated to dinner with Dr. Gartrell at Libertine Social in Las Vegas, NV.

Last night, in conjunction with the WVC Annual Conference, our amazing College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona alumni were treated to dinner with Dr. Gartrell at Libertine Social in Las Vegas, NV.

Last night, in conjunction with the WVC Annual Conference, our amazing College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona alumni were treated to dinner with Dr. Gartrell at Libertine Social in Las Vegas, NV.

Last night, in conjunction with the #WVCVegas2026 Conference, our amazing College of Veterinary Medicine-AZ alumni were treated to dinner with Dr. Gartrell at Libertine Social, Las Vegas, NV. Thank you to everyone who joined. We look forward to seeing you again soon! #GlendaleAZ

Our Wilderness Medicine Club recently spent valuable time with the Alpine Valley Ski Patrol, getting a behind-the-scenes look at their emergency response protocols. From touring the aid office to practicing real-world stabilization and extraction techniques, our students saw firsthand what it takes to provide life-saving care in extreme environments.

Our Wilderness Medicine Club recently spent valuable time with the Alpine Valley Ski Patrol, getting a behind-the-scenes look at their emergency response protocols. From touring the aid office to practicing real-world stabilization and extraction techniques, our students saw firsthand what it takes to provide life-saving care in extreme environments.

Our Wilderness Medicine Club recently spent valuable time with the Alpine Valley Ski Patrol, getting a behind-the-scenes look at their emergency response protocols. From touring the aid office to practicing real-world stabilization and extraction techniques, our students saw firsthand what it takes to provide life-saving care in extreme environments.

Our Wilderness Medicine Club recently spent valuable time with the Alpine Valley Ski Patrol, getting a behind-the-scenes look at their emergency response protocols. From touring the aid office to practicing real-world stabilization and extraction techniques, our students saw firsthand what it takes to provide life-saving care in extreme environments.

From the classroom to the slopes! ❄️⛷️Our Downers Grove campus Wilderness Medicine Club visited Alpine Valley to learn from their Ski Patrol. Students got hands-on with:
🏥 Aid station logistics
🩹 On-slope stabilization
🛷 Patient extraction
Thank you, Alpine Valley, for the training! 🏔️🩺

Student Spotlight: Christian Luna College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, Class of 2029

🌟 Student Spotlight: Christian Luna 🌟
Hometown: Chicago Heights, IL
Undergrad degree: University of Illinois Chicago, B.S. in Biology (Summa Cum Laude)

Read more about Christian's journey to dental school here: vist.ly/4qnzr

A graphic of a fundraiser thermometer breaking explains that we've broken the $125,000 goal of the Littlejohn Scholarship by raising $207,669!

🎉 Thanks to you… WE DID IT! 🎉

Because of the generosity of our incredible alumni, we shattered our $125,000 goal and closed the year at $207,669!

If you’re planning a gift to Midwestern/CCOM, please consider supporting the Littlejohn Scholarship. vist.ly/4qggg

Members of the Wildlife Exotic Zoo Avian and Aquatic Medicine (WEZAAM) Club gather together to take a group photo at the Glendale Campus' Sonoran Desert Habitat

Two members of the Wildlife Exotic Zoo Avian and Aquatic Medicine (WEZAAM) Club pose together in front of soil they've prepared to plant new plants in

A member of the Wildlife Exotic Zoo Avian and Aquatic Medicine (WEZAAM) Club hangs a native bee box on a tree in the Glendale Campus's Sonoran Desert Habitat

A wide shot of the Glendale Campus's Sonoran Desert Habitat, which includes an iron horned lizards bench, large boulders, large trees, several species of cacti & desert plants, and a walking path

In January, the Wildlife Exotic Zoo Avian and Aquatic Medicine (WEZAAM) Club tended to Glendale Campus's Sonoran Desert Habitat by:
💧 Maintaining the current watering hole
🐝 Adding a native bee box
💐 Spreading wildflower seeds

Thanks for keeping our campus beautiful, WEZAAM!

A Strategic, Student-Centered Financing Option for Graduate and Professional Education

Did you know MWU has its own loan? Designed specifically for MWU students, the MWU Loan helps bridge funding gaps when federal aid no longer fully covers the cost of attendance. To see if the MWU Loan is right for you, visit vist.ly/4psyh

State of DuPage County Discussion group photo with Chamber630 board members.

Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus recently welcomed civic and business leaders for the State of DuPage County Luncheon & Business Expo, hosted by Chamber630.

Click here to read more: vist.ly/4pnke

Members from CDMA Class of 2016 pose together at the 2026 class reunion

Members from CDMA Class of 2016 pose together at the 2026 class reunion

Members from CDMA Class of 2016 pose together at the 2026 class reunion

Members from CDMA Class of 2016 pose together at the 2026 class reunion

Congratulations to the Class of 2016 on your 10-year dental school reunion! Thank you for joining us for this special evening. It was an incredible gathering filled with wonderful memories and lasting bonds. We appreciate our dental alumni for participating in the celebration.

Faculty Spotlight Dr. Glen S. Cotton pictured with a horse

⭐ Faculty Spotlight: Glen S. Cotton, O.T.D., OTR/L, HPCS⭐
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Program
College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus

Read more about Dr. Cotton here: vist.ly/4pdi7

Military student participates in Military Match

🎉Match Day arrived early for a small group of Midwestern University CCOM students🎉

Congratulations to all who participated in the military match! We know you will do great things! 💙

Read more here: vist.ly/4pcmf

#MWUProud #hpsp #militarymedicine #militarymatch

Alumni panel discussion at Professionalism Week

Midwestern University’s Student Senate hosted its annual Professionalism Week in December, offering students a full slate of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen their professional readiness.

Read more here: vist.ly/4nq74

Today, we remember the incomparable Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who dedicated his life to serving others and fiercely advocating for equal rights. In honor of National Day of Service, the University's Campuses and Clinics will be closed today, January 19.

Today, we remember the incomparable Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who dedicated his life to serving others and fiercely advocating for equal rights. In honor of National Day of Service, the University's Campuses and Clinics will be closed today, January 19.

Our PT2s recently spent the evening evaluating pediatric patients with various neurologic conditions with the help of our amazing pediatric CIs! Our SPTs took their learning from the last few weeks and put it to the test.

Our PT2s recently spent the evening evaluating pediatric patients with various neurologic conditions with the help of our amazing pediatric CIs! Our SPTs took their learning from the last few weeks and put it to the test.

Our PT2s recently spent the evening evaluating pediatric patients with various neurologic conditions with the help of our amazing pediatric CIs! Our SPTs took their learning from the last few weeks and put it to the test.

Our PT2s recently spent the evening evaluating pediatric patients with various neurologic conditions with the help of our amazing pediatric CIs! Our SPTs took their learning from the last few weeks and put it to the test.

🦽🏀🫧 Our PT2s recently spent the evening evaluating pediatric patients with various neurologic conditions with the help of our amazing pediatric CIs! Our SPTs took their learning from the last few weeks and put it to the test. #MWUProud #DownersGrove

A group photo of MWU & Rush University students posing during ultrasound workshop

MWU's PM&R Club teamed up with Rush University for a hands-on musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop!

Students practiced identifying joints like knees, wrists & shoulders—and got the inside scoop on life as a PM&R resident.

🌟 Student Spotlight: Wil Kern 🌟
Hometown: Normal, IL
Undergrad degree: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S. in Community Health

Read more about Wil's medical school journey at vist.ly/4mtr9

📅 Join the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Arizona for a day of FREE dental care and education for children ages 6 to 14. Free dental care includes cleanings, sealants, fillings, or extractions.

📅 Join the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Arizona for a day of FREE dental care & education for children ages 6 to 14. Free dental care includes cleanings, sealants, fillings, or extractions. For event information & registration, visit: vist.ly/4msy8

Happy National Pharmacist Day to the experts behind every prescription. Thank you for your endless guidance, compassion, and dedication to the communities you serve. We are thankful for you!

👏💊 Happy National Pharmacist Day to the experts behind every prescription.

Thank you for your endless guidance, compassion, and dedication to the communities you serve. We are thankful for you!

#nationalpharmacistday #pharmacist #PharmD

💀Midwestern University Professor of Anatomy, Karen Baab, Ph.D., has utilized a remarkably preserved 1.5-million-year-old fossil face to help expand scientists’ understanding of early human evolution and migration.

For more details, visit vist.ly/4kxbu

👀 B.T.S.: Dental Edition 🦷
Join third-year dental student Diem Tran as she gives a tour of some of the state-of-the-art technology used in Midwestern University's Downers Grove Dental Institute

#midwesternuniversity #dentalschool #clinictour

Join us in bright and bustling Orlando, Florida, for a night of fun and festivities! Celebrate the College of Veterinary Medicine as you mingle with fellow alumni, faculty, and friends over delicious complimentary appetizers, tasty drinks, and plenty of laughter and great conversation.

📣 College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona alumni, join us in bright and bustling Orlando, FL, for a night of fun and festivities! Celebrate the College of Veterinary Medicine as you mingle with fellow alumni, faculty, and friends. RSVP TODAY: vist.ly/4krsv #VMX2026 🐾

To celebrate the success of our military osteopathic students, CCOM's Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons hosted its annual Military Match party. The event honored students who participated in the Health Professions Scholarship Program and revealed where they would be attending residency. Congratulations to all our osteopathic medicine students who matched into military residencies!

🎖️ To celebrate the success of our military osteopathic students, CCOM's Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons hosted its annual Military Match party. 🎉 Congratulations to all our osteopathic medicine students who matched into military residencies!

A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce.

A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce.

A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce.

A new report from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) highlights the major impact of osteopathic medical schools, including Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), on local economies and the national physician workforce.

DID YOU KNOW the number of practicing DOs in the U.S. has 💥quintupled💥since 1990? AACOM recently released an economic impact report, detailing the impact osteopathic schools and doctors have on their communities.

📰 Click to learn more: vist.ly/4iw76

Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus has received a significant endorsement for its proposed four-year Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM), which will include a full teaching hospital to support hands-on clinical education for students. On November 12, 2025, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved the program, authorizing the University to confer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree. The decision represents a major milestone as Midwestern University continues progressing toward full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education.

🐾 Our #DownersGrove Campus has received state approval to offer a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. The new Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine will include a teaching hospital for hands-on training, with the first class expected in 2028, pending accreditation.