News & Stories

Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.

Master of Science in Nursing student, Kyle Kelly

Student Spotlight: Kyle Kelly, Masters of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing

Nov 1, 2019

As a native of Pahrump, Nev., Kyle Kelly has always thrived in rural medicine.

Meet Ryan McGiven, an alumnus of our School of Occupational Therapy\'s Class of 2009.

Catching Up: Ryan McGiven, School of Occupational Therapy, Class of 2009

Nov 1, 2019

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).

Molasky Family Foundation Scholarship Assists Student Veterans on Their Journeys

Providing a Brighter Outlook for Our Veterans

Nov 14, 2019

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 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.

Touro University Nevada Celebrates Veterans Day with Special On-Campus Ceremony

Nov 12, 2019

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.

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.

Nearly 150 New Touro University Nevada Graduates Honored During Winter Commencement

Nov 4, 2019

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.

Meet Jose Noriega, a student in our EdD program.

Student Spotlight: Jose Noriega, EdD Program

Oct 29, 2019

Jose Noriega has always been a believer in higher education, which is why he decided to pursue his Ed.D.

Dr. Patricia Henry has worked in several fields throughout her professional career: military, business, and since the early 2000s, education.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Patricia Henry, Director, School of Education

Oct 25, 2019

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

Oct 2, 2019

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

Oct 2, 2019

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 Medical Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Staff Travel to Annual OMED Conference

Oct 30, 2019

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. 

The Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation was filled with poster board projects as second-year students from the Touro University Nevada School of Occupational Therapy presented their research to their classmates, faculty, and peers on Oct. 24.

Occupational Therapy Students Present Myriad Research Projects for Campus Community

Oct 25, 2019

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.

Nearly 20 TUNCOM students presented research posters during the weekend-long conference, four of whom were recognized for their outstanding presentations.

College of Osteopathic Medicine Well Represented at Nevada State Medical Association’s Annual Conference

Oct 23, 2019

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.

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.

Community Comes Together for Tree Dedication to Commemorate the 1 October Tragedy

Oct 2, 2019

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

Sep 24, 2019

As a coal miner’s daughter growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Dr. Sharon McKenna had a familiarity with medicine at a young age.

Research published by Touro University Nevada’s Dr. Amy Stone explains why some people infected with the virus have no symptoms while others suffer life-threatening neuroinvasive disease

A Head Start On Her Future

Sep 12, 2019

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. 

A child being examined by a healthcare provider.

Touro University Nevada Offers Healthcare’s Most Sought-After Professions

Sep 12, 2019

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

Sep 3, 2019

In this edition of “Student Veteran Spotlight,” we spoke with Kelsey Changsing from the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy.

2019 Winner of the Community Impact Award

‘Catching Up’: Dr. Sandy Olguin, School of Nursing, Class of 2015

Sep 2, 2019

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.

Physician Assistant (PA) Students Participate in Wilderness Medical Course to Decrease Stress and Learn Lifesaving Skills

Touro University Nevada Takes Learning to the Wilderness

Sep 20, 2019

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.

New Students Receive White Coats During Annual Ceremony

Sep 17, 2019

More than 350 new students took a significant step in their healthcare careers during the annual Touro University Nevada White Coat Ceremony at The Rio on Sept. 16.