Values

Values

These values shape the university’s culture and will guide the strategic priorities.

Humanism – Scholarship – Integrity

Humanism

Compassion, empathy, and respect in all interactions.

The overwhelming consensus from the WesternU community is that humanism should remain the central and enduring core value of WesternU. Respondents emphasized its importance in shaping compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered healthcare professionals. It was described as the foundation of the university’s identity and success. The Board of Trustees reaffirmed humanism as an institutional core value in April 2025.

Scholarship

Evidence-based education, research, and intellectual curiosity.

The community also emphasized the importance of scholarship as a core value. WesternU is committed to academic and scientific excellence, preparing future healthcare professionals through rigorous, evidence-based education and research. This value includes innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and a dedication to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Integrity

Ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.

A third core value also emerged from conversations and responses with our university community, integrity. This value reflects a strong call for transparency, ethical leadership, inclusion, and service. It emphasizes supporting both internal (students, faculty, staff) and external (patients, underserved populations) communities, while fostering a culture of trust, fairness, and belonging.