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  1. Midwestern University President Shares Vision for Student Success on WGN Radio

    In a live interview, Dr. Baker discusses how the University supports students, serves communities, and plans to expand veterinary education in Illinois

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Baker speaks on microphone and poses by WGN sign
  2. White Coat Ceremonies Honor First-Year Students

    Downers Grove and Glendale campuses celebrate rite of passage for aspiring medical professionals

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-year Midwestern University students with their new white coats.
  3. Student Spotlight: Setareh (Star) Kaikavousi

    College of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2026

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Setareh (Star) Kaikavousi poses outside building
  4. Illinois Legislators Visit Midwestern’s Downers Grove Campus

    Lawmakers learn how the University trains future healthcare providers and serves the community through its clinic

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Group of students and vistors pose for photo
  5. Midwestern’s Glendale Campus Receives Special Community Award

    Midwestern University receives Adelante Healthcare’s Changemaker In Learning Award for its innovative training programs and long-standing partnership that improves health literacy, reduces inequities, and prepares future healthcare leaders in Arizona.

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    • AZ - Glendale
  6. Student Spotlight: Lily Cohen

    Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2027

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Lily Cohen posing in her white coat
  7. What to Know About the Current Measles Outbreak

    Pediatrician Dr. Horlick explains how people can be safe amidst the recent measles outbreak

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Test tubes in lab setting
  8. Midwestern University Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Joshua Baker as President and Chief Executive Officer

    Dr. Baker has held key academic and administrative roles within the University since 2013

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    The Glendale and Downers Grove Campuses of Midwestern University.
  9. Faculty Spotlight: Kathleen Post, M.S., CCC-SLP

    Clinic Coordinator & Professor, Speech-Language Pathology Program

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    • MWU Clinics
    Woman poses with arms crossed
  10. Midwestern University Eye Institute Adds New State-of-the-Art Refractive Suite with Advanced Vision-Correction Technology

    LASIK, SMILE, implantable lenses, and refractive procedures now available to Eye Institute patients

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Dr. Robert Fintelmann performing refractive surgery at the Midwestern University Eye Institute.
  11. Glendale Campus Celebrates College of Health Science Graduates

    Clinical Psychology, Nurse Anesthesia Practice, and Adult Gerontology Graduate Nursing Programs honor the Class of 2025

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    • AZ - Glendale
    2025 College of Health Science graduates on the Glendale Campus processing to commencement
  12. CCOM Hosts Patient Panel on Rare Disease Amyloidosis

    Medical students gain firsthand insight from a patient’s journey

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Women speaks to medical students
  13. Healthy Eating Habits Start Early

    Pediatrician Dr. Horlick explains how parents can help their children establish positive eating habits

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Speech Language Institute Pediatrics Feeding session
  14. Five Midwestern University Students Earn Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Scholarships

    Students will begin their studies at the College of Dental Medicine-Illinois this fall

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Composite photo of scholarship winners
  15. Midwestern University Faculty Host Free Community Lecture Series on Healthy Aging

    University Partners with Downers Grove Library for Educational Series

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    • MWU Clinics
    Optomistrist provides health care to patient