News & Stories
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Touro University Nevada & the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents Kick Off 2016 With Free Family Health Fair
Touro University Nevada and The Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents alongside community partners are pleased to host a fun and informative health fair for the entire family.
Touro University Nevada Appoints John J. Dougherty, D.O. As Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to announce the appointment of John J. Dougherty, D.O., as Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Henderson campus. Dr. Dougherty will start as Dean at Touro on February 1, 2016, following the retirement of Touro’s founding Dean, Dr. Mitchell Forman.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Student Affairs Division with Announcement of New Student Scholarships and Second Mobile
To address the diverse needs of the institution’s student population, Touro University Nevada kicked off the grand opening of its newly expanded Student Affairs Division on Friday with a press conference, ribbon cutting ceremony and donation announcements from MGM Resorts Foundation and City National Bank.
Touro University Nevada Addresses Growing Student Population with Grand Opening of Expanded Student Affairs Division
Touro University Nevada will kick off the grand opening of its newly expanded Student Affairs Division with a press conference, ribbon cutting ceremony and donation announcements from MGM Resorts Foundation and City National Bank.
Touro University Nevada Welcomes 135 Medical Students
For the past decade Touro University Nevada has been deeply invested in the local community, educating medical professionals to improve the healthcare of Southern Nevada. On Wednesday, July 29 the university welcomed its newest class of DO students. 135 future doctors kicked off a three-day orientation that began their medical school training.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates Anniversary of Health Center Expansion
Touro University Nevada celebrated the one-year milestone of the first patients to be treated at its expanded Touro Health Center. Patients, physicians, students, and staff gathered Wednesday to celebrate the anniversary and recognize the significance of the Center’s contributions to the community.
2015 Summer Research Fellowship
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is again offering a Summer Research Fellowship program. The fellowship is available to Nevada residents who are undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college program. The aim of this program is to expose undergraduate students to research including biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and educational research. The deadline is April 24, 2015 for submitting a TUN Summer 2015 Research Fellowship Application.
Touro University Nevada Appoints Dr. Raymond W. Alden III as Provost
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond W. Alden III, Ph.D., as Provost at the Henderson campus.
Touro University Nevada Hosting “Season of Lights” Soiree to Benefit Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities
Touro University Nevada (TUN) will host its third annual “Season of Lights” event and silent auction at the Eglet Advocacy Center. Funds raised from this event are awarded to families in the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities to help offset the cost of treatment services so finances are not a barrier to provide the much-needed care their children need. For many families, a diagnosis of Autism can be life-altering and comes with considerable costs for services.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Creates New Scholarship for Touro University Nevada Students
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), a long-standing community partner of Touro University Nevada, has established a scholarship for students pursuing a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree who are interested in the field of oncology.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates 10 Years of Dedication to Improving the Quality of Life and Healthcare in Southern Nevada
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Touro University Nevada (Touro) has been deeply invested in the local community, educating medical professionals to improve the healthcare of Southern Nevada. Touro will kick off this milestone anniversary with the ‘Ten for Touro Gala’ on Sunday, November 9 at the Keep Memory Alive Center at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
AARP Driver Safety and Touro University Nevada to Host Carfit Event, Providing Vehicle and Safety Tips for Older Drivers
Students from Touro University Nevada’s School of Occupational Therapy alongside staff and volunteers of AARP Nevada will host a free, open to the community CarFit event for drivers in Southern Nevada on Tuesday, October 7 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino.
Touro Nevada Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Mobile Healthcare Clinic to Address Needs of Less Fortunate, Homeless and Veterans of Downtown Las Vegas
Touro University Nevada will further its commitment to the Southern Nevada Community with the launch of a unique mobile healthcare clinic which will serve the homeless in the downtown area and throughout the Las Vegas Valley who cannot otherwise obtain healthcare. The mobile unit will be unveiled and officially launched at a press conference at the Zappos Campus Courtyard on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 10 a.m.
Summer Research Fellowship is Accepting Applications
Touro University Nevada is offering a Summer Research Fellowship program for 2014. The fellowship is available to Nevada residents who are undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college program. The aim of this program is to expose undergraduate students to research including biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and educational research. The deadline for submitting a TUN Summer 2014 Research Fellowship Application is April 25, 2014.
Dr. David Park Elected to ACOFP Board of Governors
The election took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the ACOFP’s 51st Annual Convention & Scientific Seminars, which was held March 13-16.
TUN Welcomes New CEO and Sr. Provost Shelley Berkley
The Touro College and University System is pleased to announce the appointment of former Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to the position of CEO and Senior Provost of Touro’s Western Division. Berkley will take the helm of both the Nevada and California campuses.
Dean of Touro Nevada’s Medical School Becomes First Practicing Physician in Nevada to Receive National Award from American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has voted to elect the Dean of Touro University Nevada’s Medical School, Mitchell D. Forman, DO, FACOI, FACP, FACR to Mastership in the American College of Physicians. Dr. Forman becomes the first practicing physician in the state of Nevada to receive this honor. The first Mastership in the ACP was presented in 1923.
Touro University Nevada Hosting Second Annual “Season of Lights” Event to Benefit Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities
Touro University Nevada (TUN) will host its second annual “Season of Lights” luncheon and silent auction at the Nevada State Museum on Sunday, December 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit families who utilize diagnostic and treatment services of the TUN Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities and cannot afford services.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates Tenth Annual White Coat Ceremony
Touro University Nevada will hold its tenth White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, October 6 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino. The ceremony will be held in the Pavilion Ballroom at 3 p.m.
Touro University Nevada Welcomes New Dean of Students and Director of Human Resources
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to welcome Dr. Phil Tompkins to the position of Dean of Students and Robert Bailey as Director of Human Resources at its Henderson location.
