News & Stories
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Touro University Nevada’s College of Osteopathic Medicine achieves 100% residency match/placement for its medical students
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of Touro University Nevada (Touro), Nevada’s largest medical school, is celebrating a 100 percent match/placement rate for its 162 medical students that make up the Class of 2023.
Touro University Nevada Honors Caesars Entertainment and Shelley Berkley for Their Longstanding Commitment to the Institution During Annual Gala
Touro University Nevada honored Caesars Entertainment and Shelley Berkley, Senior Vice President of the Touro University System, for their support and commitment to the institution during the 2023 Touro University Gala at Four Seasons Las Vegas.
Students and Faculty Showcase Long List of Research Topics During Touro University Nevada’s 17th Annual Research Day
Touro University Nevada’s students and faculty proudly displayed their research projects during the university’s 17th annual Research Day held inside the on-campus Events Center on March 8.
School of Nursing Faculty Finding New Ways to Help DNP Students Better Analyze Their Scholarly Project Data
Faculty from the Touro University Nevada School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP) are finding new and innovative ways to help their students better analyze and interpret their scholarly project data.
Touro Celebrates Black History Month with Historical Presentation on Significance of Dance in the Black Community
In celebration of Black History Month, Touro University Nevada hosted several groups for a special presentation on Black dance history in Southern Nevada and beyond on Feb. 22.
New eSports Lounge Opens Exclusively for Touro’s Students
Touro University Nevada’s students now have a new location to unwind and forget about school for a bit after the grand opening of the on-campus eSports Lounge.
Touro University Nevada Participates in Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
The Touro University Nevada community, led by the Office of Admissions, participated in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Las Vegas on Jan. 16.
Dr. Andrew Priest’s Nevada Roots and Commitment to a Healthy Population Guide His Vision at Touro University Nevada
As Dr. Andrew Priest cultivates his new role as Touro University Nevada’s Campus President and Provost, his institutional vision remains driven by a deep desire to improve the quality of life for residents in the Silver State and beyond.
Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation Receives Accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) has awarded provisional accreditation to the Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation (Center) at Touro University Nevada (Touro), home of Nevada’s largest medical school and its only school of osteopathic medicine.
Dr. Joe Hardy Retiring After a Nearly 50-Year Career in Medicine
Dr. Joe Hardy wanted to work in medicine ever since his parents first bought him a ‘Visible Man’ toy for Christmas when he was a child.
Touro Campus Community Lives Mission by Providing Donations to Las Vegas Valley During Holiday Season
The Touro University Nevada campus community exemplified its mission of service to humanity during the holiday season as students and employees both donated heavily to local organizations.
Jose Parra Named College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Student Doctor of the Year
The College of Osteopathic Medicine named Jose Parra, a fourth-year medical student and graduate of Touro’s Master’s of Science in Medical Health Sciences Program (MHS), Student Doctor of the Year for 2022.
School of Physical Therapy Celebrates Accomplishments Together During Annual Holiday Party
All three cohorts from Touro University Nevada’s School of Physical Therapy came together for a holiday celebration filled with research presentations, camaraderie, and fun inside the university’s new on-campus Events Center.
Shelley Berkley to be Honored for Her Contributions to Touro University During 50th Anniversary Gala
Shelley Berkley, Senior Vice President of the Touro University System and former CEO and Senior Provost of Touro University Western Division, will be recognized at the Touro 50th anniversary Gala and convocation in New York City on Dec 4.
Touro University Nevada Hosts Special Veterans Day Ceremony to Honor Student and Employee Veterans
Touro University Nevada honored its student and employee veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during a special Veterans Day ceremony on campus.
Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy Students Provide Free Medical Services to Community During Annual Project Homeless Connect
Students from the School of Physician Assistant Studies and the School of Occupational Therapy provided free medical services to the Las Vegas Valley’s homeless population during Project Homeless Connect, an annual event offering numerous services on Nov. 22.
Touro University Nevada Honored with Four Awards During the Public Relations Society of America’s Annual Pinnacle Awards
Touro University Nevada received four awards for its public relations and communications efforts during the annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America - Las Vegas Valley Chapter, at Dragon Ridge Country Club on Nov. 15.
Dr. Andrew Priest Honored as a “Healthcare Hero” by Nevada Business Magazine
Dr. Andrew Priest, Touro University Nevada’s Campus President and Provost, was honored as the 2022 ‘Healthcare Hero’ for Administration by Nevada Business Magazine.
Latino Medical Student Association Allows Touro Nevada Students From Different Program to Come Together to Affect Change
First-year students Ana Vives-Calderon and Analuisa De Alba may be in different programs, but their involvement in the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) has helped them affect change and build relationships with students across Touro University Nevada and beyond.
Physical Therapy Students Discuss the Importance of PT Month and Why They Chose Their Career
In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, we spoke with two students from the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy to learn more about why they chose to pursue a career in physical therapy, and why Physical Therapy Month is so important.
