Recent Stories

Alumni

Touro’s Mission Evident During OMED24

September 26, 2024

Alumni, faculty members, and students of Touro University California’s College of Osteopathic Medicine played key roles in late September during the American Osteopathic Association’s largest medical education conference of the year.


Events

PharmD Students begin their Pharmacy Journey

September 25, 2024

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Touro University California (TUC) College of Pharmacy celebrated a significant milestone for the Class of 2027 with their White Coat Ceremony. Thirty-six students, embarking on the rigorous three-year PharmD program, were honored as they donned their white coats, symbolizing the start of their professional journey into the field of pharmacy. Family, friends, faculty, and mentors gathered to witness this important moment in their academic and professional careers.


Faculty

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Patricia Vargas

September 24, 2024

To celebrate this month, we are featuring profiles of Latinx/Hispanic students and faculty who contribute to our rich diverse culture at TUC. 


School News

Gala Celebrates Rich Tapestry of Students

September 18, 2024

The 2024 diversity scholarship campaign ended on high note Aug. 22 as some 200 students, faculty, alumni, staff, and community supporters came together for the annual Mosaic Gala under the big top in The Grove.


Community

The Fabric of Our Community

September 18, 2024

Throughout Kaiser Permanente’s 77 years, their mission, values, and people have defined what they do, how they do it, and who they are as an organization. This identity is based on respecting and representing the diverse communities they serve, and a shared responsibility to move beyond simply valuing diversity and inclusion to actively building a more equitable future. 


School News

Members of COM Cohort Don White Coats

September 18, 2024

Members of an expanded College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2028 crossed the stage Sept. 8 in a packed Lander Hall Auditorium to receive their white coats and enter the ranks of student physicians. 


Alumni

Dedication to PA Service Leads to Recognition

September 04, 2024

A Touro University California program director has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates.


School News

Campus Bids Farewell to Program Dean

August 30, 2024

Touro University California leadership, faculty and staff came together Aug. 19 to bid a fond farewell to Dr. Jim Scott, Dean of the College of Pharmacy.


School News

Spirit Day Kicks Off with Games, Prizes

August 16, 2024

Touro University California faculty and staff members gathered en masse Aug. 14 in The Grove on campus to launch weekly Spirit Days timed near the start of the 2024-2025 academic year.


School News

Major Grant Helps to Enhance Rural Health

August 15, 2024

Touro University California (TUC) was awarded a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that will provide $443,000 annually over five years (totaling $2 million) to support Physician Assistant (PA) students' primary care training in rural and underserved areas, with additional focus with on mental health.