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How One Professor Is Redefining Community Care at Jelani House

Every Thursday during the semester, Samuel Merritt University (SMU) Professor Sarah Proctor and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students show up at Jelani House—a transitional living…

  • Community Engagement
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Clinicals

Remembering Dr. Bennett G. Zier, MD

Samuel Merritt University mourns the loss of Dr. Bennett G. Zier, MD, a distinguished physician, educator, and longtime leader in podiatric medical education, who passed away on December 24, 2025, at…

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
  • College of Podiatric Medicine

SMU Student Nurses Support Heart Health Through Hypertension and Wellness Sundays

During National Heart Health Month, heart disease prevention takes center stage at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland. For over two decades, Samuel Merritt University’s (SMU) Ethnic…

  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Center for Community Engagement
  • Ethnic Health Institute

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We take these scams seriously and are working with authorities and online platforms to remove fraudulent listings. If you believe you have been targeted, we encourage you to report the incident to the FTC (in the U.S.) or your local authorities.