News & Stories

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Touro University Nevada Reigns Victorious in 11th Annual Big Game

Mar 6, 2020

As the final buzzer went off, Touro University Nevada had escaped with a 76-66 victory in the 11th annual Big Game, held at the SLAM Academy in Henderson.

Touro’s Donors Put University on Successful Path to Improving Healthcare and Education in Southern Nevada

Fundraising for Tomorrow

Mar 4, 2020

As medicine and technology continue to evolve, donors are leading the efforts to help Touro University Nevada prepare its students, faculty, and the community to provide a safer future for everyone. 

Physician Assistant Student Finds Second Calling After Career in Law Enforcement

Forging a New Path in Medicine

Mar 3, 2020

Five years ago, Heather Rhoden was working as an enforcement division agent for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. 

In this edition of “Catching Up,” we spoke with Dr. Gerald Dolce, a 2017 graduate from the School of Physical Therapy and Director of ATI Physical Therapy.

Catching Up: Dr. Gerald Dolce, School of Physical Therapy, Class of 2017

Feb 25, 2020

Despite a successful four-year career as a linebacker at Allegheny College, Dr. Gerald Dolce knew physical therapy was his first love.

Erin Denton, Simulation Operations Specialist, Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation

Staff Profile: Erin Denton, Simulation Operations Specialist, Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation

Feb 24, 2020

From the time she was little, Erin Denton knew she would work hard in whichever career she would grow up to pursue.

Malcolm Douglas, School of Physician Assistant Studies

Student Spotlight: Malcolm Douglas, School of Physician Assistant Studies

Feb 3, 2020

Malcolm Douglas knew he would have a career in medicine by the time he was in elementary school.

Dr. Katie Capistran, Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy

Faculty Focus: Dr. Katie Capistran, Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy

Feb 3, 2020

Growing up on a farm taught Dr. Katie Capistran the value of hard work.  

Touro University Nevada Will Showcase Nearly 60 Projects During Annual Research Day

Touro University Nevada Will Showcase Nearly 60 Projects During Annual Research Day

Feb 24, 2020

Touro University Nevada will showcase nearly 60 collaborative research projects from students and faculty during the 14thannual Research Day on March 12.

Touro Holds 2020 Basketball Clinic for Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Touro Holds Annual Basketball Clinic for Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Feb 23, 2020

The sound of feet running up and down the basketball court inside the Touro University Nevada gymnasium almost matched the sound of laughter coming from the children running.

Staff Profile: Tisheena Lowe, Director of OASIS, Division of Student Affairs

Staff Profile: Tisheena Lowe, Director of OASIS, Division of Student Affairs

Jan 27, 2020

Long before she became the Director of Touro University Nevada’s Office of Academic Services and Institutional Support (OASIS), Tisheena Lowe grew up in the small village of Katzenbach, Germany, the daughter of a U.S. Air Force veteran stationed at Ramstein Air Base.

Meet Jasmine Giles, a student in our School of Occupational Therapy

Student Spotlight: Jasmine Giles, School of Occupational Therapy

Jan 2, 2020

Raised in the small, northeastern Nevada town of Elko, Jasmine Giles grew up with a passion for rural medicine.

Meet Dr. Catie Chung, Director of Graduate Nursing Programs, School of Nursing

Faculty Focus: Dr. Catie Chung, Director of Graduate Nursing Programs School of Nursing

Jan 2, 2020

Dr. Catie Chung’s life calling began long before she ever graduated from the University of Iowa with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).

 A special ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the center’s grand opening and was attended by the Touro College and University System Leadership, Dr. Robert McBeath, President of OptumCare Nevada, several healthcare professionals and students, and members of the Southern Nevada community.

Touro University Nevada Unveils New OptumCare Ultrasound Training Facility

Jan 21, 2020

Touro University Nevada took the next step to enhancing medical education for its students by unveiling the new OptumCare Ultrasound Training Facility on Jan. 21.

Touro Nevada Sweeps Touro California to Retain Golden Spike Championship

Touro Nevada Sweeps Touro California to Retain Golden Spike Championship

Jan 17, 2020

The Golden Spike Trophy made its return to the Southern Nevada desert after the Touro University Nevada Matadors defeated the Touro University California Bulls in the annual volleyball game on the Touro California campus.

Dr. Cristina Belanger is an alumna of the School of Physician Assistant Studies, Class of 2008

Catching Up: Dr. Cristina Belanger, School of Physician Assistant Studies, Class of 2008

Dec 2, 2019

Growing up in Bucharest, Romania under Communist rule, Dr. Cristina Belanger didn’t watch much television as a child; she read books instead.

Meet Cassandra McDiarmid, a student in our College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Spotlight: Cassandra McDiarmid, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dec 2, 2019

Ever since she was 4-years-old, Cassandra McDiarmid knew she would grow up to become an OB/GYN.

Expanded Clinic at The Shade Tree Provides Patients and Students with Lasting Experiences

Improving Healthcare for a Better Future

Dec 16, 2019

For the last decade, Touro University Nevada’s physician assistant (PA) faculty and students have provided free healthcare to hundreds of abused women and children living at The Shade Tree. 

The Touro University Nevada community lived its mission of service to humanity thanks to two great fundraising initiatives that led to thousands of dollars and canned food donations in early December.

Touro University Nevada Community Raises Thousands of Dollars in Donations and Food For Holiday Season

Dec 9, 2019

The Touro University Nevada community lived its mission of service to humanity thanks to two great fundraising initiatives that led to thousands of dollars and canned food donations in early December.

Students from the School of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Nursing, and School of Occupational Therapy provided free healthcare at Project Homeless Connect during the week of Thanksgiving.

Students Provide Free Healthcare Services During Project Homeless Connect

Dec 2, 2019

Service to humanity is a core tenant of Touro University Nevada’s mission statement, and no better example could be found than when students from the School of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Nursing, and School of Occupational Therapy provided free healthcare at Project Homeless Connect during the week of Thanksgiving.