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Celeste Villanueva Retires Leaving Legacy of Simulation Learning and Mentorship
Long-time faculty member Celeste Villanueva retired last month with a 27-year track record of teaching and administrative successes that brought simulation and technology to the forefront at SMU. But...
SMU College of Podiatric Medicine Receives $1 Million Donation
The late Dr. William Lowe, DPM ’57, and his wife Phyllis have donated $1 million to Samuel Merritt University’s College of Podiatric Medicine. “This gift was a thank you,” said the Lowes’ son, Darrin...
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Visits SMU
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra visited Samuel Merritt University’s Oakland campus on June 15 to launch a new program designed to boost the diversity of the nation’s...
Samuel Merritt University Breaks Ground on New Campus in Downtown Oakland
University and City Officials Gather to Kick Off Construction of Flagship Campus Samuel Merritt University (SMU) broke ground on its new flagship campus in Oakland City Center on Monday, April 10. The...