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  • Culture, Diversity, and Community Outreach

  1. Student Spotlight: Robert Haynes, D.O.

    The queer community played a large part in Dr. Haynes path to becoming a preventive medicine physician.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Robert Haynes

  2. Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Brown

    Childhood experiences inspired her to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Ashley Brown

  3. Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Kaunitz

    Motivated to be the best gender-affirming, socially-conscious, culturally-humble doctor possible.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chloe Kaunitz

  4. Alumni Spotlight: Chong Lee

    Inspired by her parents and community to be a Doctor of Optometry.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chong Lee in white coat in front of a horse statue.

  5. Alumni Spotlight: Christine Mendoza

    Inspired to create smiles and help people in the community to improve their overall health.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christine Mendoza

  6. Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Cabrera

    Inspired by mission trip to pursue medicine and serve the Latino community.

    Story
    • AZ - Glendale
    Kevin Cabrera

  7. Student Spotlight: Justin Griffin

    Pursuing a childhood goal to be a doctor.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Justin Griffin

  8. Student Spotlight: Michelle Mahmood

    Inspired to help people increase their wellness using science and dental medicine.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Michelle Mahmood

  9. Student Spotlight: Oluwatobi (Tobi) Oyeniyi

    Inspired to provide healthcare to people.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Oluwatobi (Tobi) Oyeniyi

  10. Inspiring Journey of CDMI Alum Highlights Resilience, Contributions of Immigrants

    ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI) Dr. Vargas’ Inspiring Journey

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Vargas at graduation with his family.

  11. High School Students from Southern Arizona Get In-Depth Look at Healthcare Careers

    ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ gives tours to Tucson Unified School District students.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    High School Students looking at a skeleton

  12. Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Academics on ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Campuses

    A new Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Academics (IDEA) four-part certificate program was introduced and 45 individuals from both campuses completed the course. Midwestern is proud of its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    IDEA program lunch at Downer's Grove

  13. Promoting Equity in Healthcare Through Black History Month Celebrations

    ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ celebrated BHM by hosting events on both campuses.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    BHM speaker

  14. Special Olympics/CBS Radio Event Fosters Inclusive Healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

    Special Olympics and Inclusive Health event helps raise awareness.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Students standing with faculty

  15. Vigils Honor Memory of Mahsa Zhina Amini, Shows Support for MWU Iranian-American Community

    ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Glendale and Downers Grove Campuses held vigils in memory of Mahsa Zhina Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died on September 16.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students lighting candles during the Mahsa Amini Memorial Vigil.