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WesternU / Office of the Provost

Office of the Provost

Commencement 2026

At WesternU, we believe that Commencement represents far more than the completion of a degree. It marks the beginning of a lifelong call to serve, to lead, and to care for others with compassion and integrity.

As a health sciences university, we are privileged to stand at the crossroads of purpose and possibility. Here, students become professionals, faculty inspire discovery, and learning transforms into healing. Our community is not defined solely by programs or diplomas, but by the lives we touch and the future we shape together.

Today, we proudly celebrate the Class of 2026 and the extraordinary journey that brought them to this moment. Their achievement reflects years of perseverance, sacrifice, growth, and unwavering dedication. They leave WesternU not only with knowledge and clinical expertise, but with the purpose, empathy, and collaborative spirit that define exceptional healthcare professionals.

I also extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to our deans and faculty, whose leadership and mentorship make this moment possible. Your guidance shaped the character, confidence, and calling of these graduates who now move forward from academic success into their chosen professions. You have taught them that healthcare is more than science. It is humanism in action. It is listening with intention, leading with integrity, and embracing the profound responsibility of caring for the lives entrusted to them.

Congratulations to our graduates on this remarkable accomplishment. We are honored to have been part of your journey and proud to welcome you into the enduring legacy of WesternU.

Paula M. Crone, DO
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Western University of Health Sciences

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Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost supports the academic heart of the University and the engine that brings our shared purpose to life. As the chief academic office, we take pride in the educational quality, academic integrity, student success, faculty excellence, and the strength of our accreditation across every college and program. This allows us to care for what matters most: our graduates and their future patients.

Academic leadership at WesternU is collaborative by design. Deans serve as the primary academic leaders of their colleges, while the Office of the Provost provides shared infrastructure to support innovation, compliance, and excellence.

Our work brings vision into action—connecting strategy, governance, data, and daily academic practice to support meaningful learning and lasting impact. Grounded in purpose and accountability, we are committed to continuous improvement and to upholding academic excellence as a shared promise to our students, our graduates, and the communities they will serve throughout their lives.

Learn more about the Office of the Provost and the services it provides to students, faculty, and the university community.