Touro Nevada Stories
Learn more about the paths our faculty, students and staff took to Touro Nevada.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Amina Sadik, Professor, Basic Sciences
In this edition of “Faculty Focus,” we sat down with Dr. Amina Sadik, Professor in the Basic Sciences Department.

Touro University Nevada Welcomes Dr. Wolfgang G. Gilliar as Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University Nevada named the internationally recognized Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar as its new Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will begin his tenure as Dean on Jan. 2, 2019.

Touro University Nevada Celebrates Newest Graduates During Winter Commencement
Graduates from Touro University Nevada’s Schools of Physician Assistant Studies (PA), Nursing, and Education proudly walked across the stage in front of their friends and family during Winter Commencement at the Rio Hotel and Casino on Nov. 4.

Student Spotlight: Jonathan Legarte, School of Occupational Therapy
Like many of his classmates, Jonathan Legarte was drawn to the occupational therapy field because of a family member’s life-changing experience.

Touro University Nevada and Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Unveil New Student-Run Clinic
Touro University Nevada opened a new student-led clinic at Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN) as the two entities continue to expand on an already flourishing partnership.

TUN Bests TUC During ‘Golden Spike’ Volleyball Game
The Touro University Nevada Matadors defeated the Touro University California Bulls in dominating fashion during the “Golden Spike” volleyball game at Valley High School on Nov. 13.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Michael Olek, Associate Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
In this edition of “Faculty Focus,” we sat down with Dr. Michael Olek, Associate Professor from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Student Veteran Spotlight: Paul Gentle II, Medical Health Sciences Program
In this edition, we sat down with Paul Gentle II from the Touro University Nevada Medical Health Sciences Program.

Touro University Nevada Education Professor Learns More About Her Ancestry During Scholarly Trip To Ghana
Dr. Tonya Walls, an Assistant Professor in the Touro University Nevada School of Education, recently spent 12 days in Ghana for an academic sojourn of Black women scholars, an experience she described as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Touro University Nevada PA Student Uses Online Success To Raise Money And Awareness For The Shade Tree
James Kim has built quite the following for himself on social media, and he’s using that following to bring money and awareness to The Shade Tree.
COM Faculty Uses Science and Passion to Perfect Love of Rowing
Kristina Lindquist has had a knack for rowing since her junior year of high school growing up in New England.
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Student Spotlight: Yesenia Vasquez, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Growing up the daughter of Central California immigrant field workers, Yesenia Vasquez felt as if pursuing an education beyond high school was not expected of her.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Tricia Catalino, Associate Professor, School Of Physical Therapy
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Tricia Catalino from the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy.

Faculty Focus: Dr. William Wrightsman, Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. William Wrightsman, Assistant Professor in the Touro University Nevada School of Occupational Therapy.

Student Spotlight: Anjali Daulat, Medical Health Sciences Program
As a native Nevadan with a passion for medicine, Anjali Daulat knew that Touro University Nevada was the perfect place for her.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Steven Prinster, Director, Medical Health Sciences Program
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Steven Prinster, Director of the Touro University Nevada Medical Health Sciences Program.

Student Spotlight: Maria Santos-Rojo, School of Physician Assistant Studies
In this edition, we sat down with Maria Santos-Rojo, of the School of Physician Assistant Studies.

Faculty Focus: Dr. Kelly Mecham, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
In this edition, we spoke with Dr. Kelly Mecham, Assistant Professor at the Touro University Nevada School of Nursing.

Student Spotlight: Sabrina Gowette, School of Occupational Therapy
Sabrina Gowette is finishing her first year in the Touro University Nevada School of Occupational Therapy, a place she never could have imagined herself when she was an undergraduate student.

Faculty Focus: PA Joshua Owens, Assistant Professor, School of Physician Assistant Studies
In this edition, we sat down with PA Joshua Owens, Assistant Professor in the Touro University Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies.