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Claremont Graduate University and
Western University of Health Sciences
form powerhouse alliance
One of America’s oldest graduate-only universities is joining forces
with a neighboring institution with the broadest array of
all-graduate health science programs in the U.S. to better prepare
10 students to enter the rapidly-expanding health sector.

WesternU: Strong Foundation,
Bold Future
As he takes over as Provost and Senior Vice President
of Western University of Health Sciences,
David Baron, DO, MSEd, is grateful to those who
helped bring the University to where it is today, and
excited about what the future holds.

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New Dean Kathleen Satterfield takes
Technology and helm at critical time for WesternU’s
online learning at the forefront College of Podiatric Medicine
Satterfield provides leadership continuity as she succeeds Founding
Two recent hires exemplify the priorities set by the strategic plan.
Dean Lawrence Harkless, DPM, who retired in June 2017, and Executive
Clive Houston-Brown, EdD, is now Senior Vice President and
Associate Dean Lester J. Jones, DPM, MSEd, who served as interim
Chief Operating Officer. Jonathan Daitch is now Associate
dean and retired at the end of April.
Provost for Online Education.

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Outgoing provost reflects on WesternU opens medical Teledentistry to benefit
33 years at WesternU clinic in Portland underserved areas
Dr. Gary Gugelchuk is retiring after more than 30 WesternU Health – Oliver Station provides Through a “hub and spoke” model, students and
years of service to WesternU. In June 2019, he comprehensive, patient-focused care in Portland’s Registered Dental Assistants in Expanded
stepped down as Chief Operating Officer and historic Lents neighborhood, and also serves as a Functions (RDAEFs) provide greater dental care
Provost, a post he had held since 2012, and rotation site for students from the WesternU- access to undeserved and rural areas.
transitioned to Provost Emeritus. Oregon campus in Lebanon.