Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has been ranked the top 100 for part of Best Health Schools according to the prestigious US News and World Report rankings. The recent rankings affirm SMU's commitment...
In a momentous event at the heart of downtown Oakland, Samuel Merritt University (SMU) commemorated a significant milestone with the topping off ceremony of its new headquarters building. The ceremony...
If you stepped into the waiting area of the Brighter Beginnings Community Health Center in Richmond before March 13, 2024, you might have noticed a blank wall waiting to be transformed. Thanks to the...
On Thursday, March 14 th, SMU hosted an engaging 90-minute presentation on gender-affirming care (GAC) with Dr. Katharine Schott from Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM). The event drew more than 125...
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has been featured in a recent New York Times article titled " Report Helps Answer the Question: Is a College Degree Worth the Cost?" This recognition highlights our...
Evaon Wong is the former Dean of the College of Health Sciences as of July 31, 2024. As Dean of the College of Health Sciences, I am proud of the network of alumni we have built. From OT, PT, and PA...
Pioneering Progress: Dr.Rush Appointed as SMU's Historic First Male Dean of Nursing After an extensive, nationwide search, SMU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Rush as the new Dean...
Samuel Merritt University’s Ethnic Health Institute (EHI), which is housed under the Center for Community Engagement, strives to be at the forefront of health equity education and practice. As the...
Physical therapy student Rashika Sunku, DPT ’25, took photos of herself doing therapeutic exercises while seated on a bench so that her participant knew exactly how to replicate them on his own. A...
The first-ever Health Impact Awards at Samuel Merritt University was held on Friday, November 3 at Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar in Oakland. It was a remarkable night filled with excitement and...
