Western University of Health Sciences celebrated with more than 1,000 graduates at five commencement ceremonies over three days earlier this month, bringing it closer to a new milestone with nearly 20,000 alumni.
At the first ceremony held May 18 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, WesternU President Robin Farias-Eisner offered keynote remarks to graduates from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and the College of Podiatric Medicine.
“As new graduates, you recognize the critical need for uniquely trained health care providers who possess the coveted and unique humanistic and compassionate skill set,” Farias-Eisner said. “You are now our ambassadors. The success of delivering the right product – your skillset – at the right place, at the right time, for the first time and every time is what drives large career successes.”
A graduate waves as the College of Podiatric Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific hold commencement ceremonies the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Sheraton on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (Jeff Malet, WesternU)
A graduate waves as the College of Podiatric Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific hold commencement ceremonies the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Sheraton on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (Jeff Malet, WesternU)
Graduates meet a friend at the College of Podiatric Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific commencement ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Sheraton on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (Jeff Malet, WesternU)
College of Podiatric Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific hold commencement ceremonies at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Sheraton on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (Jeff Malet, WesternU)
A grad adjusts the tam of another at the College of Podiatric Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific commencement ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Sheraton on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (Jeff Malet, WesternU)
The university also held commencement ceremonies for the Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, College of Dental Medicine, College of Graduate Nursing, College of Optometry and College of Veterinary Medicine.