Japan has the lowest organ donation rate in the world, putting at risk many of its citizens. Now, SMU’s Joyce Trompeta, BSN ’88, has set out to help change that. “The Japanese are known for their...
Kamya Cook, BSN ’19, nearly died after the birth of her daughter. The trauma triggered a desire in her to care for others, especially moms and children. She’ll graduate in December and has received...
Doctor of Physical Therapy Professor Sharon Gorman recently returned from a U.S. Department of State-sponsored trip to the small central African nation of Burundi, where she trained physical...
Megan FitzGerald BSN ’19 was nervous during her interview for an internship at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. As a Samuel Merritt University nursing student who had just completed...
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) alumni earn the highest salaries among undergraduates from all other California universities and from nearly all schools nationwide, according to the recently updated...
Two new leaders in academic affairs and advancement have been appointed to the Samuel Merritt University (SMU) executive team, President Dr. Ching-Hua Wang announced today. On July 8, Fred Baldini, Ph...
As a teenager, Caroline Ko DPM ’19 attended a prestigious international school in Shanghai with classmates whose parents were the leaders of multinational corporations and who lived with nannies...
More than 400 nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and podiatric physicians received their degrees on May 24 during the Samuel Merritt University (SMU) commencement ceremonies at the...
While studying for her doctorate in physical therapy, Katheryne Tang DPT ’19 found time for international volunteer work and community service. In the days before she walks across the stage to receive...
My first adult job was at a pre-school summer program as a one-on-one aide for a 5-year-old boy with autism. That led me to working at a unique after-school program for kindergarteners through fifth...
