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  1. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø Dental Institute Hosts Day of Dental Services for Phoenix Valley Military Veterans

    In October, the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø Dental Institute on the Glendale Campus hosted its annual Veterans Dental Day, providing free dental care and consultations to 103 Valley military veterans in need.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Dental-Vet-Day-2024

  2. 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

  3. Five Students Earn Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Scholarships

    College of Dental Medicine-Illinois students selected for Foundation's Diversity Admissions Scholarships

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Students Who Received Scholarship

  4. 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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    HCI 2024 Group Photo

  5. International Health Club Encourages Students to Explore Global Issues

    Students attending аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø 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

  6. Week Around the World Showcases Diversity at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø

    Events display the various cultures at the University

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Collage of cultures

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø Hosts Black Men in White Coats Summit

    Youth are encouraged to pursue healthcare careers

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Black men in white coats with Dr. Wooten

  10. Taste of Midwestern offers International Culinary Delights, Culture

    International cuisine delights the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø community

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students stand in line for cultural dishes.

  11. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø Names Victoria Franks as Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach

    аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø is happy to announce we have a new Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Headshot of Victoria Franks

  12. 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.

  13. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø 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.

  14. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø offers support to first-generation students

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    • IL - Downers Grove

  15. 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