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Dr. Jordan Graeme: 2017 Alumna of the Year

As she walks around the 15th floor of the Center for Health and Healing at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Jordan Graeme, DC, MS, greets everyone with a warm…

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UWS Programs Ranked Some of the Best in the Nation

UWS programs earned top rankings from BestColleges.com and CollegeChoice.net University of Western States (UWS) has announced that the online master’s in human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) program and master’s…

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UWS Exploring Additional Campus Space Due to Projected Development and Growth

University of Western States will list current Northeast Portland campus as part of the search to acquire additional campus space. University of Western States (UWS) has announced it is exploring…

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Dr. Cortny Williams Selected as 2018 IAMSE Travel Award Recipient

Cortny Williams, PhD, assistant professor in the basic sciences department at University of Western States (UWS) has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 International Association of Medical Science…

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation: Helpful for Exercise?

Written by: Jenn Evon, UWS Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Course Facilitator Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as DHA and EPA, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Their role…

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Distance Learning Doesn’t Hinder Engagement

By: Samantha Silva, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine student If you had told me a few years ago that I would pursue my master’s degree entirely online, I may not…

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University of Western States opens Standard Process Student Commons

Standard Process Inc. gift of $500,000 helps build new student space on campus University of Western States (UWS), a leader in educating health care professionals, has opened a new student…

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Self-Care Tips from a Busy Graduate Student

By: Samantha Silva, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine student I wake up suddenly, my face on my desk and drool dripping down my chin. I sit up, looking around carefully,…

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Owens to Help Facilitate Diversity Conference

For Robert Owens, EdD, CSCS, adjunct professor in the sport and performance psychology (SPP) program at University of Western States (UWS), the ability to work with students from a variety…

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LEAPS into IM Experience

By: Rebekah Wilks Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM) is sponsored by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. This is the conventional…

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