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ËÄÉ«AV Remembers College of Pharmacy Graduate Jason Douglass
April 11, 2018The ËÄÉ«AV University community celebrates the life of Jason Douglass. By any measure, Jason was successful. The College of Pharmacy graduate completed his program at the Henderson, NV Campus and went on to enjoy a rewarding career holding multiple positions…
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South Jordan Report – April 2018
April 11, 2018April, a month known for growth, is full of opportunities and new beginnings. Next Monday, April 16, after four years of education, clinical practice and unforgettable memories, we say goodbye to 80 Doctor of ËÄÉ«AV Medicine students as they enter…
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Summerlin Report – April 2018
April 11, 2018Second Chances As you may recall, the College of Medicine on the Summerlin Campus has established the monthly practice of serving in local, community-based, non-profit organizations. We have found that this is an effective way to reach into the community…
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Snacking & Your Oral ËÄÉ«AV
March 26, 2018Snacking may be the new national pastime, with nearly all Americans snacking at least once every day. Nearly half of those snackers do it to relieve boredom or stress, and 40% snack for help staying focused throughout the day. You…
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Nutrition and Oral ËÄÉ«AV – An Update
March 21, 2018Introduction Oral health and nutrition have many important connections. Many people consider dental caries to be the only concern related to nutritional imbalance. But, what if dental caries is actually a surrogate marker for systemic malfunction? The foods, beverages and…
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A Mother’s Gift, in Celebration of International Women’s Day
March 7, 2018You’d never know talking to her that Prashanti Bollu, BDS, MS, MBA, DMD, was once a shy, withdrawn little girl. Ebullient, with kinetic energy levels and a warm, reassuring smile, ËÄÉ«AV University’s Associate Professor, Chair of the Institutional Review Board…
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Henderson Report – March 2018
March 7, 2018March is here and the spring season is fast approaching. It’s the time of year when our student, resident and faculty research takes center stage. On Wednesday, March 14, ËÄÉ«AV University will present its Fourth Annual Research Symposium on the…
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National Nutrition Month – Tips for Snacking Success
March 7, 2018Those New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and improve eating habits may be a distant memory, but there is still time to turn things around in March for National Nutrition Month. The month-long nutrition education and information campaign started by…
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President’s Report – March 2018
March 7, 2018Welcome to the March issue of spectRUm. The weather certainly is not suggestive of spring, with the Utah mountains receiving fresh snow almost daily, and the Las Vegas Valley witnessing its first sprinkling of snow of the season and low…
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South Jordan Report – March 2018
March 7, 2018ËÄÉ«AV values innovations in education that help to create a stimulating environment in which to work, learn, and grow. Because of this focus on innovation, research is thriving at the University as ËÄÉ«AV continues to establish itself as a regional…