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  1. Five Students Earn Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Scholarships

    College of Dental Medicine-Illinois students selected for Foundation's Diversity Admissions Scholarships

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Students Who Received Scholarship

  2. Glendale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students

    63 high school students traveled across the state to attend the 8-day Health Careers Institute program

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    • AZ - Glendale
    HCI 2024 Group Photo

  3. International Health Club Encourages Students to Explore Global Issues

    Students attending ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have several opportunities to learn about and participate in global health initiatives and international medicine.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Optometry students helping with global health initiatives taking a group photo

  4. Week Around the World Showcases Diversity at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

    Events display the various cultures at the University

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Collage of cultures

  5. Pendergast 8th Graders Get Hands-On Experience at Glendale Campus

    23 jr. high students get an in-depth experience of the Glendale campus

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Pendergast Student Council group photo

  6. Faculty, Students Inducted in National First-Generation Honor Society

    First-generation faculty, staff, and students share their stories

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-generation IL students induction into honor society

  7. ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Hosts Black Men in White Coats Summit

    Youth are encouraged to pursue healthcare careers

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Black men in white coats with Dr. Wooten

  8. Taste of Midwestern offers International Culinary Delights, Culture

    International cuisine delights the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ community

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students stand in line for cultural dishes.

  9. ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Names Victoria Franks as Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach

    ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is happy to announce we have a new Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Headshot of Victoria Franks

  10. Black History Month Honored with Several Cross-Campus Events

    The University commemorated healthcare figures, celebrated culture

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Members of the National Optometric Association chapter celebrate Black History Month with a variety of cultural food.

  11. ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Celebrates Lunar New Year

    The Lunar New Year Events Commemorated the Year of the Dragon

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Lunar New Year dragon and dancer perform in The Commons.

  12. ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ offers support to first-generation students

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    • IL - Downers Grove

  13. Student Spotlight: Christopher M. Logas, D.O.

    Dr. Logas reflects on his experience with the LGBTQ+ community.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christopher Logas

  14. 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

  15. Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Brown

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

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Ashley Brown