News & Stories
Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.
![Students at the May 2018 commencement.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/COMMENCEMENTSTORY.jpg)
Touro University Nevada Honors Newest Group of Graduates at Spring Commencement
Touro University Nevada celebrated the graduation of more than 225 of its newest alumni during Spring Commencement on May 14 at The Rio.
![Joshua Owens sitting in his office.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/JOSHOWENSstory.jpg)
Faculty Focus: PA Joshua Owens, Assistant Professor, School of Physician Assistant Studies
In this edition, we sat down with PA Joshua Owens, Assistant Professor in the Touro University Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies.
![Jacob Haught, School of Physical Therapy.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/JACOBHAUGHTSTORY.jpg)
Student Veteran Spotlight: Jacob Haught, School of Physical Therapy
In this edition, we sat down with Jacob Haught from the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy.
![U.S. Congressman John Lewis delivering the keynote address at the 2018 Touro Gala.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/johnlewisatgalaSTORY.jpg)
Touro Raises Unprecedented Amount of Money for Student Scholarships, Hosts U.S. Congressman John Lewis During Annual Gala
Touro University Nevada held its 5th annual Gala and Silent Auction which raised an unprecedented amount of money for student scholarships at The Four Seasons on April 22.
![Donor speaking with two student scholarship recipients](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/news/2017_Scholarship_Luncheon.jpg)
Donors and Students Honored During Annual Scholarship Luncheon
More than 100 people, including donors, students, board members, faculty, and staff attended the luncheon. During the event, the Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) presented a generous $13,000 check to continue its ongoing support for student scholarships.
![Dr. Stacy Fisher, School of Physical Therapy.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/STACYFISHER.jpg)
Faculty Focus: Dr. Stacy Fisher, Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy
In this edition, we spoke with Dr. Stacy Fisher, Associate Professor in the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy.
![Nursing student Julie Hussey.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/JULIEHUSSEY.jpg)
Student Spotlight: Julie Hussey, School of Nursing
Julie Hussey always knew she’d work in healthcare, she just didn’t know where or in which capacity.
![Touro faculty and students with their inspirational figure.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/womenshistorymonthSTORY.jpg)
Touro University Nevada Shares Student and Faculty Stories During Women’s History Month
Some of the women at Touro Nevada shared their female inspirations from their lives.
![Dr. Robert Askey, Director, School of Education.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/DR.ASKEY.jpg)
Faculty Focus: Dr. Robert Askey, Director, School of Education
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Robert Askey, Director of the Touro University Nevada School of Education.
![Niyat Teweldebrhan.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/NIYAT.jpg)
Student Spotlight: Niyat Teweldebrhan, Medical Health Sciences Program
When Niyat Teweldebrhan was 8-years-old, she found herself in a jail cell with her father and brother, innocent victims of a nasty border war between her home country of Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea near the Red Sea.
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Touro University Nevada Reigns Victorious Over Touro University California in “The Big Game”
In a truly wild basketball game that featured countless momentum swings and one incredible finish, the Touro University Nevada Matadors beat The Touro University California Bulls 71-70 in The Big Game.
![Dr. Terry Else, Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/TERRYELSE.jpg)
Faculty Focus: Dr. Terry Else, Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Terry Else, Professor from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
![Student Perla Silvis.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/PERLASILVIS_.jpg)
Student Veteran Spotlight: Perla Silvis, School of Physician Assistant Studies
This month, we spoke with Perla Silvis from the School of Physician Assistant Studies.
![Shelley Berkley speaking at the Ante 4 Autism Celebrity Poker Tournament.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/ANTE4AUTISMSTORY.jpg)
Touro University Nevada Receives More Than $21,000 During ‘Ante 4 Autism’ Celebrity Poker Tournament
Touro University Nevada will receive more than $21,000 for the Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities from the 10th annual Ante 4 Autism Celebrity Poker Tournament.
Touro University Nevada Hosts CME to Address Nevada’s New Opioid Law
Touro University Nevada hosted nearly 800 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other members of the healthcare community during two Continuing Medical Education (CME) seminars and an information session for office managers to address Nevada’s new opioid law.
![Dr. Tricia Catalino presenting the Dr. Candace Ortiz Scholarship Awards.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/pt(STORY1).jpg)
Touro University Nevada Physical Therapy Students Honored With Dr. Candace Ortiz Scholarship Awards
The Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy (PT) recently honored two students with the Dr. Candace Ortiz Scholarship Award for their hard work and dedication inside and outside of the classroom.
Touro University Nevada Aims To Improve Healthcare in Southern Nevada by Matching 11 New Residents at Valley Hospital Medical Center
Touro University Nevada matched 11 new residents at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas during the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Match Day on Feb. 5. In total, 32 Touro students matched in a variety of specialties at hospitals and medical centers across the country.
Touro University Nevada Receives More than $21,000 During “Ante 4 Autism” Celebrity Poker Tournament
Touro University Nevada will receive more than $21,000 for the Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities from the 10th annual Ante 4 Autism Celebrity Poker Tournament.
![Dr. Terry Else in the research lab.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/TERRYELSElargestory.jpg)
Faculty Focus: Dr. Terry Else, Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Terry Else.
![Dr. Cynthia Lau.](/media/schools-and-colleges/tun/documents/images/CYNTHIALAU_email.jpg)
Faculty Focus: Dr. Cynthia Lau, Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Cynthia Lau, Associate Professor from the School of Occupational Therapy.