WesternU CHS-Northwest Commencement Celebrates Inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduates

Gerald Thrush, COMP-Northwest faculty, stands at attention with the first graduating class of the College of Health Sciences in Lebanon. Photos by Sarah Brown

By Rodney Tanaka
Story contributed by Western University of Health Sciences

 

Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Health Sciences-Northwest (CHS-Northwest) celebrated the trailblazing inaugural Class of 2024 Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates at a Commencement ceremony May 24 at Boulder Falls Center.

CHS-Northwest Department of Physical Therapy Education Chair and Professor Sandra Saavedra, PhD, PT, was among the many speakers who lauded this class as pioneers and trailblazers. These students attended classes online,…