SMU News
Keep up-to-date on all the recent news, achievements and breakthroughs happening at SMU.
Q&A with Dr. Sharon Gorman: Why Women’s Sports Medicine Deserves the Spotlight and How SMU is Helping Lead the Way
On June 7, 2025, the Oakland Coliseum will host Soul of the Bay, its first-ever women’s professional sports event. It’s a landmark moment for the stadium and a powerful step forward for women in…
- Community Partners
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
Oakland High School Engages in Healthcare Careers Through Simulation and Storytelling at SMU
Earlier this month, Samuel Merritt University (SMU) welcomed 70 students from Oakland High School's Public Health Academy for an immersive day of learning, storytelling and community engagement. The…
- Community Engagement
- Community Partners
- Center for Community Engagement
- Ethnic Health Institute
Mark Razzante Named Dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Razzante as the new Dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), effective May 16th, 2025.A graduate of the…
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Administration
SMU Partners with Oakland Ballers for Nurses Appreciation Night and Graduate Celebration
On Friday, May 23rd, Samuel Merritt University (SMU) joined the Oakland Ballers at the newly renovated Raimondi Park for a memorable evening in celebration of Nurses Appreciation Night and the…
- College of Nursing
- Community Partners
Health Impact Awards Honor Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Friends at a Gala Celebration in Oakland
A Night to RememberSamuel Merritt University honored the significant accomplishments and impacts of 10 distinguished members of the SMU community during the annual Health Impact Awards gala…
- Awards
- Alumni
- Bay Area Location
- Oakland
- Events
- Giving
Oakland Roots and Soul SC announces Samuel Merritt University as Official Higher Education Partner
Oakland, CA – Oakland Roots and Soul SC are thrilled to announce that Samuel Merritt University (SMU) will return as the official higher education partner for the 2025 season. Samuel Merritt…
- Oakland
Samuel Merritt University’s MSN-FNP Program Ranked 4th in California
Oakland, CA – Feb. 13 – Samuel Merritt University (SMU), a leader in healthcare education for over a century, proudly announces that its Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN…
Building Excellence in Simulation Education: Jeanette Wong’s Journey at SMU
Jeanette Wong, a cornerstone at Samuel Merritt University’s (SMU) Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC), officially retired in November but the impact of her years of service continues to be felt…
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Health Science Simulation Center
- Fresno
SMU Recognized as Health Champion of 2024 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Samuel Merritt University (SMU) was honored with the prestigious Health Champion of 2024 award at Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s 3rd Annual Assembly District 18 Awards…
- Awards
Fresno Campus Launches Student Pantry to Address Food Insecurity
On January 22, 2025, Samuel Merritt University’s Fresno campus unveiled its SMU Fresno – Student Pantry, designed to support students facing food insecurity. The pantry provides access to essential…
- Fresno
- Sacramento
- San Francisco Peninsula
- Oakland