News & Stories

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

Student Anjali Daulat.

Student Spotlight: Anjali Daulat, Medical Health Sciences Program

Jul 31, 2018

As a native Nevadan with a passion for medicine, Anjali Daulat knew that Touro University Nevada was the perfect place for her.

 

Student Maria Santos-Rojo.

Student Spotlight: Maria Santos-Rojo, School of Physician Assistant Studies

Jul 2, 2018

In this edition, we sat down with Maria Santos-Rojo, of the School of Physician Assistant Studies.

Dr. Stacy Fisher, Wilson Hwang, and Taylor Lau.

Physical Therapy Students Travel to Washington D.C. To Advocate For Change to Help Fellow Students and Professionals

Jul 25, 2018

When they first began their studies at Touro University Nevada, Wilson Hwang and Taylor Lau never thought they’d be working to make a difference on the national level.

Students on Day of Service.

More Than 200 New Students Give Back to Community During 'Day of Service'

Jul 23, 2018

More than 200 new students from the Schools of Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and the Medical Health Sciences Program volunteered at several non-profits across the Las Vegas Valley during their Day of Service.

Attendees at the inaugural Interprofessional Education Mixer.

Touro University Nevada Holds Inaugural Interprofessional Education Mixer to Bring Programs Together

Jul 16, 2018

Touro University Nevada understands the importance of having all of its programs working together, which is why the university recently hosted its inaugural Interprofessional Education (IPE) mixer.

Dr. Kelly Mecham.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Kelly Mecham, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Jun 22, 2018

In this edition, we spoke with Dr. Kelly Mecham, Assistant Professor at the Touro University Nevada School of Nursing.

Student Sabrina Gowette.

Student Spotlight: Sabrina Gowette, School of Occupational Therapy

Jun 8, 2018

Sabrina Gowette is finishing her first year in the Touro University Nevada School of Occupational Therapy, a place she never could have imagined herself when she was an undergraduate student.

The fathers of NBA greats on the basketball court with the Touro Nevada team.

Touro University Nevada Basketball Team Goes Head-To-Head With NBA Dads to Raise Money for Autism Center

Jun 18, 2018

The Touro University Nevada campus was treated to a fun afternoon of both celebrity and basketball when the fathers of NBA players participated in a three-point contest against the TUN basketball team to raise money for the Sharon Sigesmund-Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities.

Students at the May 2018 commencement.

Touro University Nevada Honors Newest Group of Graduates at Spring Commencement

Jun 1, 2018

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.

Faculty Focus: PA Joshua Owens, Assistant Professor, School of Physician Assistant Studies

May 23, 2018

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.

Student Veteran Spotlight: Jacob Haught, School of Physical Therapy

May 17, 2018

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.

Touro Raises Unprecedented Amount of Money for Student Scholarships, Hosts U.S. Congressman John Lewis During Annual Gala

May 11, 2018

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

Donors and Students Honored During Annual Scholarship Luncheon

May 31, 2018

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.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Stacy Fisher, Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy

Apr 18, 2018

In this edition, we spoke with Dr. Stacy Fisher, Associate Professor in the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy.

Nursing student Julie Hussey.

Student Spotlight: Julie Hussey, School of Nursing

Apr 11, 2018

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.

Touro University Nevada Shares Student and Faculty Stories During Women’s History Month

Apr 3, 2018

Some of the women at Touro Nevada shared their female inspirations from their lives.

Dr. Robert Askey, Director, School of Education.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Robert Askey, Director, School of Education

Mar 22, 2018

In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Robert Askey, Director of the Touro University Nevada School of Education.

Niyat Teweldebrhan.

Student Spotlight: Niyat Teweldebrhan, Medical Health Sciences Program

Mar 16, 2018

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.

The Touro Nevada Matadors after beating the Touro California Bulls during \'The Big Game.\'

Touro University Nevada Reigns Victorious Over Touro University California in “The Big Game”

Mar 28, 2018

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.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Terry Else, Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Feb 12, 2018

In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Terry Else, Professor from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.