News and Stories
Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.
Touro University Nevada Approaching Final Stages of Reaccreditation Process
Touro University Nevada is in the final stages of its reaccreditation process with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Touro University Nevada Education Professor to Present Two Research Papers to National Research Association
Dr. Tonya Walls, Assistant Professor in Touro University Nevada’s School of Education, will present two of her research papers to the American Educational Research Association (AERA) in April.
Touro University Nevada Raises More Than $75,000 During “Season Of Lights” Fundraiser
Touro University Nevada raised more than $75,000 during the annual Season of Lights Soiree and Silent Auction fundraiser at the home of donor and Advisory Board Member Michael Tang on Dec. 10.
Touro University Nevada Opens Two New Training Centers Positioned To Make Profound Impact on Health Care Education
Touro University Nevada opened the doors of two new impactful centers on campus – the Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation and the Chantal & Stephen J. Cloobeck Regional Center for Disaster Life Support. The institution, which continues to lead the state of Nevada as the largest medical school, will now have even greater impact on health care education and the community.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Joe Hardy, Associate Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Joe Hardy, Associate Professor from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Student Spotlight: Kellie Hawthorne, School of Physician Assistant Studies
In this edition, we sat down with Kellie Hawthorne. of the School of Physician Assistant Studies.
Touro University Nevada Community Raises $5,500 to Assist Those Affected by the October 1 Shooting
The entire Touro community came together to honor those who were affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1.
Touro University Nevada Hosts “Future Latinos in Medicine” to Strengthen Diversity Efforts
Touro University Nevada hosted the “Future Latinos in Medicine,” a group of UNLV undergraduate students for an on-campus introduction.
Student Veteran Spotlight: Michelle Mangold, College of Osteopathic Medicine
This month, TUNews spoke with Michelle Mangold, a fourth-year medical student from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Faculty Focus: Patricia Strobehn, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
In this edition, we sat down with Assistant Professor Patricia Strobehn from the School of Nursing.
Faculty Focus: Patricia Strobehn, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
In this edition, we sat down with Assistant Professor Patricia Strobehn from the School of Nursing.
Touro PA Student Uses Ultrasounds to Connect With Women at The Shade Tree Shelter
As she prepares for graduation, Nyla Khwaja has embraced the importance of ultrasounds and how they will impact her career after Touro University Nevada.
Project Homeless Connect Helps Touro Provide Services for Nevada’s Underserved Populations
Students, staff, and faculty volunteered their time on the Touro Physician Assistant Studies mobile healthcare clinic during Project Homeless Connect, an annual, collaborative event held inside Cashman Center that provides essential services for Southern Nevada’s homeless population.
Vanessa Halvorsen Awarded $25,000 Scholarship From American Osteopathic Foundation
Vanessa Halvorsen, a fourth-year student from Touro University Nevada’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently awarded with a $25,000 scholarship for her leadership and academic success from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF).
Student Spotlight: Kelsie Kaneshiro, School of Physical Therapy
For as long as she can remember, Kelsie Kaneshiro has always loved two things: sports and the elderly.
Touro University Nevada and Nevada State College Announce New Partnership to Promote Medical Health Sciences for Future Healthcare Students
Touro University Nevada (TUN) and Nevada State College (NSC) have entered into an agreement that will provide a pathway for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare to participate in an accelerated double degree program which will allow them to receive a dual bachelor’s and master’s degree.
Touro PA Program Awarded $1 Million Federal Faculty Development Grant to Enhance Healthcare for Disadvantaged Populations
The Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program at Touro University Nevada recently received a $1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for faculty development research to improve healthcare for disadvantaged populations.
Faculty Focus: PA Nancy Lee, Assistant Professor, School of Physician Assistant Studies
In this edition, we sat down with Nancy Lee, assistant professor at the School of Physician Assistant Studies.
Touro’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities Hosts Annual Basketball Clinic
By the time the clock struck 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, dozens of children donned in blue Touro University Nevada t-shirts were eagerly running around the university’s gymnasium.
Southern Nevada’s Largest Medical School Announces Increase to Class Size
The American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) granted Touro University Nevada unanimous board approval on August 26 to substantially expand its class size, thus the institution will continue leading the state of Nevada as its largest medical school.
