2013 News

TUN Welcomes New CEO and Sr. Provost Shelley Berkley

Dec 13, 2013

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

Nov 26, 2013

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

Nov 18, 2013

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

Sep 17, 2013

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

Aug 28, 2013

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.

Touro University Nevada’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities Receives $32,000 Grant from the Dave Rice Foundation

Jul 8, 2013

Following its second annual fundraiser, “An Evening with Dave Rice,” the Dave Rice Foundation awarded the Touro University Nevada Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities a $32,000 grant.

Touro University Nevada Students Demonstrate Unique Inventions to Help Disabled With Skills for Daily Living

May 28, 2013

Touro University Nevada’s (TUN) School of Occupational Therapy will exhibit one-of-a-kind inventions that students have designed and built to benefit disabled individuals at the Assistive Technology Fair on Wednesday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Congregation Ner Tamid Celebrates National Men’s Health Month by Joining Forces with Touro University Nevada to Host Henderson Health Experience

May 23, 2013

To celebrate National Men’s Health month Congregation Ner Tamid’s Men’s Club is joining forces with Touro University Nevada (TUN) to present a free, fun and informative health expo for the entire family.

Touro University Nevada Senior Provost and Ceo Dr. Michael Harter Celebrates Graduates at His Last Spring Commencement

May 19, 2013

The spring commencement ceremony for Touro University Nevada (TUN) will take place on Sunday, May 19 at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino at 3 p.m.

Touro University Nevada Offers Research Fellowship to Local Undergraduate Students

Mar 5, 2013

Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to announce a Research Fellowship program for the summer of 2013, open to Nevada undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college program.