University of Western States is a private health science-focused university in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1904, UWS is the second oldest chiropractic university in the world. The university has just under 1,000 students enrolled in both online and on campus.
Former names | Western States Chiropractic College, 1904-2003 |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1904 |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
| President | Joseph Brimhall |
| Students | 915 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
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History
editUniversity of Western States traces its history to the Marsh School and Cure, founded in 1904 by John and Eva Marsh.[1] In 1967 the name became Western States Chiropractic College.[2] In 1973, Western States relocated to its current 22-acre (8.9 ha) campus in Northeast Portland.[2] The institution name changed again to University of Western States in 2010.[2] Western States added a new $4 million lecture hall in 2001, and a $3.6 million anatomy laboratory in 2011.[2] The anatomy lab took first place for its category in the TopProjects contest held by the Daily Journal of Commerce.[3]
As part of the COVID-19 pandemic, the school received between $2 million and $5 million in federally backed small business loan from US Bank as part of the Paycheck Protection Program. The university stated it would allow them to retain an undefined number of jobs.[4]
In 2023, University of Western States joined The Community Solution Education System, an integrated nonprofit system of colleges and universities.[5][6]
Academics
editUWS offers a four-year Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree program that is the second-oldest in the world. The program is a 12 academic-quarter, first-professional doctoral degree offered on campus in Portland, Oregon. Other master's and graduate certificate programs include: Sports Medicine, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (HNFM), Exercise and Sport Science (ESS), Sport and Performance Psychology (SPP), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and a Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging and Residency to train chiropractic physicians as specialists in radiology, and prepare students for credentialing examinations administered by the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. A doctor of education (EdD) in Sport and Performance Psychology is also offered.
In 2015, UWS launched the Northwest Center for Lifestyle and Functional Medicine (NWCLFM) to help educate students on achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle focusing primarily on diet, exercise, and positive cognitive behavior.[7][8]
Accreditation
editUniversity of Western States is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, indicating that UWS meets criteria for the assessment of institutional quality, evaluated through a peer review process. The master's degree programs in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, Exercise and Sport Science and Sport and Performance Psychology are regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission. The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at University of Western States is awarded programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). The UWS Massage Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). The Oregon Office of Degree Authorization approves University of Western States to award degrees.
Notable alumni
edit- Shem-Tov Sabag (born 1959), Olympic marathoner, chiropractor[9]
References
edit- ^ "UWS History".
- ^ a b c d Smith, Quinton (July 14, 2011). "University of Western States replaces a decrepit facility with a $3.6 million anatomy building". The Oregonian. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ Weinstein, Nathalie (May 10, 2012). "TopProject: University of Western States Gross Anatomy Laboratory submitted by Precision Construction Co". Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ Syed, Moiz; Willis, Derek (7 July 2020). "UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN STATES - Coronavirus Bailouts - ProPublica". ProPublica. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "University of Western States Becomes Sixth Institution to Join TCS Education System" Yahoo! Finance. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Portland-based University of Western States joins 6-school college system" Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "University of Western States Launches Northwest Center for Lifestyle and Functional Medicine".
- ^ "Northwest Center for Lifestyle and Functional Medicine". 10 April 2015.
- ^ "ד"ר שמי שגיב - כירופרקט | המרכז לכירופרקטיקה NSA ישראל". chiro-nsa.co.il.
External links
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