Chiropractic education was introduced in Portland as early as 1904 when Drs.
John and Eva Marsh opened Marshes' School and Cure. In 1909, the college
changed its name to Pacific College of Chiropractic.
In 1932 the Pacific Chiropractic College was reorganized and became Western
States College. In 1937 the Health Research Foundation was formed as a
non-profit organization under which Western States College operated. The
College also offered a degree in naturopathy from the mid-thirties through
the mid-fifties.
In 1946 the College relocated to southeast Portland, and then, in 1973,
moved to its current 22-acre campus in northeast Portland. In 1967 the
school's name changed to Western States Chiropractic College.
As of 2010 WSCC transitioned to the University of Western States. University
status will allow the addition of new and expanded programs that create a
more diversified and comprehensive spectrum of offerings in integrated
health care.
The University of Western States (UWS) has been the leader in integrating
health and science since 1904, beginning with the second oldest chiropractic
educational program in the world. Today UWS provides a comprehensive
curriculum developed from over a century of research and experience
providing effective health care services and professional doctorate-level
education.
In 2010, UWS started a new chapter in its history by expanding programs and
course offerings to enrich your education. We are committed to maintaining
our reputation of excellence in chiropractic education integrated with
related fields of study that support a balanced, wellness-based approach to
patient-centered health care.