On Thursday, March 14 th, SMU hosted an engaging 90-minute presentation on gender-affirming care (GAC) with Dr. Katharine Schott from Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM). The event drew more than 125...
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has been featured in a recent New York Times article titled " Report Helps Answer the Question: Is a College Degree Worth the Cost?" This recognition highlights our...
Evaon Wong is the former Dean of the College of Health Sciences as of July 31, 2024. As Dean of the College of Health Sciences, I am proud of the network of alumni we have built. From OT, PT, and PA...
Pioneering Progress: Dr.Rush Appointed as SMU's Historic First Male Dean of Nursing After an extensive, nationwide search, SMU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Rush as the new Dean...
Samuel Merritt University’s Ethnic Health Institute (EHI), which is housed under the Center for Community Engagement, strives to be at the forefront of health equity education and practice. As the...
Physical therapy student Rashika Sunku, DPT ’25, took photos of herself doing therapeutic exercises while seated on a bench so that her participant knew exactly how to replicate them on his own. A...
The first-ever Health Impact Awards at Samuel Merritt University was held on Friday, November 3 at Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar in Oakland. It was a remarkable night filled with excitement and...
Professor Paulina Van was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing’s newest class of fellows, recognizing her substantial, sustained, and global impact on nursing. “As a member of the Academy, I...
Providence College of Nursing closed its doors in 1972, but its legacy lives on through nursing scholarships awarded by its alumnae Alumnae of Providence College of Nursing (PCN) found a home at...
Long-time faculty member Celeste Villanueva retired last month with a 27-year track record of teaching and administrative successes that brought simulation and technology to the forefront at SMU. But...