News & Stories
Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.
Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth Honored with ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award by Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce
For nearly a decade, Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth has worked closely with the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation, doing her best to provide healthcare to Southern Nevadans without access.
Dr. Robert Askey and Associate Professor Amie Duford Named to Permanent Positions at Touro
Dr. Robert Askey and Associate Professor PA Amie Duford had the ‘interim’ tags removed from their titles after being permanently appointed to their positions.
Touro University Nevada achieves 99.4% residency placement for 171 medical students
LAS VEGAS, NEV --- Touro University Nevada (Touro), home to Nevada’s largest medical school and its only school of osteopathic medicine, is celebrating a 99.4 percent placement rate for its Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2022. Of the graduating population, 32 percent will remain in-state and begin a residency in Nevada, a record-breaking number for Touro.
Touro Returns to The Four Seasons for Annual Gala to Help Raise Money for Students
Touro University Nevada welcomed nearly 600 guests to The Four Seasons during the university’s annual Gala to raise money for its students.
Students and Faculty Showcase Projects for Campus Community During 16th Annual Research Day
Students and faculty across Touro University Nevada’s programs showcased their projects for the campus community during the 16th annual Research Day on March 10.
Dr. Stacy Fisher Honored with Award of Excellence in Academic Education from the American Physical Therapy Association
While the wound care specialty is relatively unknown within the world of physical therapy, Dr. Stacy Fisher has made it her mission to change that.
Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar Recognized as ‘Healthcare Headliner’ in Healthcare Quarterly Magazine
Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been recognized as a Healthcare Headliner in the most recent edition of Healthcare Quarterly Magazine.
Touro Nevada Community Speaks About the Importance of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, Touro University Nevada’s students, faculty, and staff spoke about the importance of Black History Month and why diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and education is critical to our success as a society.
DO Students Take Top-Two Spots in CCMS Research Project Competition
Touro University Nevada was well-represented during the annual Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) Research Symposium as two students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine took the top two spots in the research project competition.
Dr. Joe Hardy Honored with Community Star Award for His Dedication to Rural Healthcare
Dr. Joe Hardy has always possessed a deep love for rural Nevada and the people living among the Silver State’s less populous cities and towns.
MHS Student Inspired by Brother with Autism to Pursue a Career in Medicine
Growing up with a non-verbal younger brother on the Autism spectrum, Neellab Wahdat knew from a young age that she would pursue a career in medicine so she could help others like him.
Dr. Denise Zabriskie Relies on Her Blue-Collar Roots to Educate Touro's Nursing Students
Dr. Denise Zabriskie has always prided herself on her work ethic and leadership skills to advance her career and help others, qualities she developed growing up in blue-collar New Jersey family.
Touro University Nevada Students Donate Nearly 3,000 lbs. of Canned Food to Three Square Food Bank
In the spirit of giving for the holiday season, and following Touro’s mission of providing service to humanity, Touro’s students collectively donated nearly 3,000 lbs. of canned food to Three Square Food Bank as part of the annual ‘End Hunger Games’ food drive.
Touro Community Comes Together to Celebrate Hanukkah During the University’s Annual Party
The Touro Nevada family came together to celebrate Hanukkah during the university’s annual party, held outside of the Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation.
Occupational Therapy Students Teach Homeless Youth How to Build Life Skills Through Cooking
Students from the School of Occupational Therapy are used to learning in the classroom. But for the last two years, they’ve partnered with the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) to teach teenagers how to cook.
Touro’s Students Volunteer at Project Homeless Connect to Provide Primary Care Services to Valley’s Underserved Populations
Touro’s students and faculty provided much-needed care to the Las Vegas Valley’s homeless and low-income populations during Project Homeless Connect at Pearson Community Center on Nov. 17.
Touro’s Veteran Community Honored During In-Person, On-Campus Ceremony
Inside Touro University Nevada’s newly designed front lobby, chairs were lined in rows as red, white, and blue balloons arched from the floor to the ceiling.
Schools of Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, and Education Celebrate Classes of 2021 During Winter Commencement
More than 100 graduates from the College of Health and Human Services celebrated their in-person Commencement inside The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 2.
Nearly 800 Touro Students Receive Their White Coats for the First Time
For the first time since 2019, Touro University Nevada’s first-and second-year students were presented with their white coats during two separate in-person ceremonies on Oct. 3 and 4.
Professor John Rider Uses Worldly Experience to Educate Touro’s Occupational Therapists of the Future
Wherever he has lived, John Rider has always understood the universal importance of caring for others.
