In Print: Research and Scholarly Activity by UWS Alumni and Faculty 2023–24
The achievements of University of Western States’ alumni and faculty extend beyond the classroom, contributing to their fields of knowledge and research. From groundbreaking research papers to influential publications and…
Understanding Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs): Roles, Careers, and Salaries
Dive into the role of a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Learn about certification programs, salary prospects, and the power of mental performance. In the dynamic realm where psychology intersects…
Career Paths for a Sports Medicine Degree
Discover three well-known sports medicine careers, salaries, and education requirements. Prepare for your future by studying sports medicine at UWS. Entering the sports medicine field presents a wealth of opportunities…
Career Paths in Naturopathic Medicine
There are various naturopathic careers to choose from including a naturopathic doctor, researcher, nutritionist, or herbalist. Naturopathy is about helping patients find successful and natural complementary medicine, focusing on not…
University of Western States’ Dr. Christopher Stanley Featured in Forbes Article
Forbes spoke with Dr. Christopher Stanley about his upcoming role as lead sport and performance psychology consultant at the 2024 Summer Olympics. University of Western States Professor of Sport and…
University of Western States Celebrates 120 Years of Excellence in Chiropractic and Whole-Person Health Care Education
This year University of Western States (UWS) celebrates the 120th anniversary of its founding, marking over a century of advancing chiropractic medicine and whole-person health education. “As we commemorate this…
University of Western States Earns 2023 Beacon Award for Excellence in Student Achievement and Success from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
University’s Lead Role in Innovative Benchmarking Consortium Expected to Yield Greater Student Retention and Graduation Rates University of Western States (UWS) has received the 2023 Beacon Award for Excellence in…
Memorial Scholarship Created to Honor the Late Dr. Steve Oliver
In fall 2023, the Dr. Steve Edward Oliver memorial scholarship will be established by his partner of 49 years, Ray Matlock Smythe, BA, MAT, to help ease the financial burden…
UWS provides sports medicine treatment at Portland’s first-ever Juneteenth Rodeo
On June 17, students and faculty from the University of Western States (UWS) sports medicine program had the opportunity to provide treatments for rodeo athletes in town for the 8 Seconds…
2022 UWS Alumnus of the Year
Jaipaul Parmar, DC – Commitment to the UWS Motto: “For the Good of the Patient” Jaipaul Parmar, DC, 2010 graduate of University of Western States (UWS) is the 2022 UWS…
University of Western States Becomes Sixth Institution to Join TCS Education System
The Nonprofit System uses a Collaborative Model that is Distinct in Higher Education TCS Education System, a national nonprofit system of colleges and universities announced today that Portland, Oregon-based University of…
Stress, Digestion, and the Microbiome
By: Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, IFMCP, UWS human nutrition and functional medicine instructor Reposted with permission from Dr. Minich’s professional blog page Follow Dr. Minich on social media: There…
Faculty Spotlight: Jesse Shaw, DO, USAW
Jesse Shaw, DO, USAW, Sports Medicine Associate Professor Classes currently teaching / have taught: ASM 3 and Sports Performance Enhancement Where does your passion for sports medicine care stem from?…
2023 ENGAGE Student Experience Recap
We connected with UWS doctor of chiropractic students Jessica Settle and Aimee Tanner, attendees of the 2023 American Chiropractic Association’s ENGAGE conference held in Washington, D.C., to recap some highlights…
University of Western States Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Degree Program Collaborates with the Institute for Functional Medicine
The University of Western States (UWS) Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) degree program welcomes its inaugural class in fall term 2023 University of Western States (UWS) and the Institute for…
Ebling, O’Hana Named UWS Faculty Member of the Year
Congratulations to the recipients of the inaugural UWS Faculty Member of the Year award, Carrie Ebling, DC, LMT from the UWS college of chiropractic and Amy O’Hana, PhD, LPC from…
Pt 3: What is Sport and Performance Psychology?
Post 3: How the UWS SPP programs prepares students to build their careers in this growing profession By: Sarah Castillo, PhD, CMPC, UWS sport and performance psychology program director Welcome…
Time Management Tips for Busy Graduate Students
By: Aleasha Nelson, UWS doctor of chiropractic student Work smarter not harder. Time management is easier said than done. Balancing classes, watching lectures, studying, connecting with family, maintaining a social life, and keeping an…
University of Western States Establishes Partnership with Marimn Health
University of Western States (UWS) has partnered with Marimn Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center on Coeur d’Alene Tribal land near Plummer, Idaho, as a UWS Community Based Internship (CBI)…
AASP Annual Conference Experience
UWS EdD-SPP, CMHC Specialization Student, Erin Cochran recaps her experience attending the 37th annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) conference in Fort Worth, Texas Each year, the Association for…
