News & Stories
Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Katherine Joines, Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy
As a kid growing up in Melbourne, Australia, Dr. Katherine Joines thought she would grow up to be a pediatrician.
Student Spotlight: Kyle Kelly, Masters of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing
As a native of Pahrump, Nev., Kyle Kelly has always thrived in rural medicine.
Catching Up: Ryan McGiven, School of Occupational Therapy, Class of 2009
If not for the birth of his twin boys, it’s difficult to say if Ryan McGiven would have ended up as an occupational therapist (OT).
Providing a Brighter Outlook for Our Veterans
Christy Molasky has always held a deep passion for education and helping others. She has also held great regard for military veterans and supports their quest for higher education.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates Veterans Day with Special On-Campus Ceremony
Touro University Nevada honored the brave men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces during a special on-campus Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
Nearly 150 New Touro University Nevada Graduates Honored During Winter Commencement
Touro University Nevada celebrated the academic achievements of students from the Schools of Physician Assistant Studies (PA), Nursing, and Education during Winter Commencement at the Paris Las Vegas on Nov. 3.
Student Spotlight: Jose Noriega, EdD Program
Jose Noriega has always been a believer in higher education, which is why he decided to pursue his Ed.D.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Patricia Henry, Director, School of Education
Dr. Patricia Henry has worked in several fields throughout her professional career: military, business, and since the early 2000s, education.
Student Spotlight: Andrew Gephardt, Medical Health Sciences Program
Andrew Gephardt has held a variety of jobs throughout his career. He’s worked as a marketing analyst, a test prep instructor, a science teacher, and most recently, a medical assistant for his father.
PA Student Erica Stiles Discovers Cancerous Nodule Using Ultrasound Equipment in Class
Students in the Touro University Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) use ultrasound machines to enhance their clinical skills. On the last day of her radiology class, Stiles volunteered to have her thyroid examined for a demonstration.
Touro University Nevada Medical Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Staff Travel to Annual OMED Conference
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine was well represented at the annual Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) in Baltimore, the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) largest conference of the year.
Occupational Therapy Students Present Myriad Research Projects for Campus Community
The School of Occupational Therapy was filled with poster board projects as second-year students from the Touro University Nevada Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation presented their research to their classmates, faculty, and peers on Oct. 24.
College of Osteopathic Medicine Well Represented at Nevada State Medical Association’s Annual Conference
The Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM) was well represented at the Nevada State Medical Association’s (NSMA) annual conference in Reno in mid-September.
Community Comes Together for Tree Dedication to Commemorate the 1 October Tragedy
Touro University Nevada honored the victims of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting with a special on-campus ceremony, including a tree dedication in front of the university.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Sharon McKenna, Assistant Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
As a coal miner’s daughter growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Dr. Sharon McKenna had a familiarity with medicine at a young age.
A Head Start On Her Future
It’s been less than a year since Dr. Amy Stone arrived at Touro University Nevada, though she’s already making waves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences and in the field of immunology.
Touro University Nevada Offers Healthcare’s Most Sought-After Professions
According to the U.S. News and World Report, three of Touro’s programs rank in the top-10 “Best Healthcare Jobs,” with physician assistant leading at number one.
Student Veteran Spotlight: Kelsey Changsing, School of Physical Therapy
In this edition of “Student Veteran Spotlight,” we spoke with Kelsey Changsing from the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy.
‘Catching Up’: Dr. Sandy Olguin, School of Nursing, Class of 2015
In this edition of “Catching Up,” we spoke with Dr. Sandy Olguin, a 2015 graduate from the Touro University Nevada School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice program. A native of Los Gatos, Calif., Dr. Olguin works as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Touro University Nevada Takes Learning to the Wilderness
Challenging and fast-paced work environments, ever-changing regulations in the healthcare space and more can cause stress and burnout for many Physician Assistants (PA). Touro University Nevada (TUN) is addressing this issue by enabling students to benefit from fresh air while learning during the Wilderness Medical Course (WMC) trip to the great outdoors.
