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Western University of Health Sciences opened its doors in 1977 as the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP). The inaugural class was formed in 1978 with a total of 36 students. The University has since grown to encompass nine colleges, two states and more than 3,900 students. In honoring WesternU’s history, please see below for an archive of the Commencement ceremony recordings.
Notable Moments
WesternU welcomed its 5th University Marshal, Dr. Gerald Thrush, during the COMP/CPM ceremony. The 2000th Physician Assistant graduated during the CHS/CGN ceremony. WesternU’s 20,000th graduate crossed the stage during the CHS/CGN ceremony. Dr. Beverly Guidry, Senior VP for University Student Affairs and Commencement Committee Chair, received an award celebrating her 40th Commencement at the CVM ceremony.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
The WesternU family was elated to celebrate our 2022 graduates in person for the first time in two years.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
Over 1000 graduates celebrated from the safety of their home in our second year of virtual ceremonies.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Health Sciences MSPA | DPT/MSHS
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
1,071 students graduated in eleven virtual ceremonies. University and college administrators worked diligently to celebrate our graduates amidst the unprecedented crisis.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Health Sciences MSPA | DPT/MSHS
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
In 2019, 1,072 students graduated from WesternU. Dr. Gary Gugelchuk, Provost and COO received an honorary doctoral degree from WesternU.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
In 2018, 1,068 students graduated from WesternU.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Allied Health Professions
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
In 2017, 1,073 students graduated from WesternU. Daniel R. Wilson, MD, PhD officiates first ceremony as the second president in WesternU history.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Allied Health Professions
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
In 2016, 1,104 students graduated from WesternU.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Allied Health Professions
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
Notable Moments
In 2015, 1,133 students graduated from WesternU. COMP-Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon graduates its first class of DOs.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
- College of Allied Health Professions
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Graduate Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Optometry
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences