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NUNM and Bastyr University sign Letter of Intent to Merge

NUNM President Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM and Bastyr University President Devin Byrd, PhD have signed a letter of intent (LOI), which outlines a plan to combine universities and clinic locations to form the nation’s largest natural health and medicine university. Nearly every community in the world needs more leaders in natural health and medicine. …

NUNM Graduate Accepted into Cleveland Clinic Postdoc Program

Ryan Wexler
Ryan Wexler, a dual ND/MSIMR student at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), is preparing to graduate this June. Wexler's exceptional research achievements and unwavering dedication have earned him a prestigious postdoctoral position at the renowned Cleveland Clinic ...

Shining a Light on Naturopathic Midwives: A Journey with Alumna Dr. Nadia English-Williams

Nadia English-Williams, ND
In recognition of the invaluable work of naturopathic midwives, we sat down with Nadia English-Williams, ND (’15), a distinguished graduate who holds a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a certificate in Natural Childbirth. Dr. English-Williams shared her personal journey in becoming a naturopathic midwife and shed light on the advantages of a natural approach to childbirth ...

Naturopathic Medicine Week 2023: May 14-20

NUNM is excited to celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week 2023 with a variety of student-led events around campus. This year’s theme, “Naturopathic Medicine: Rooted in Whole Person Health,” highlights the holistic approach of naturopathic medicine, which aims to treat the root cause of symptoms to promote whole person health. Below is the schedule of 15 planned …

NUNM Promotes 2 Faculty Members to Associate Professor

From the office of the President, CEO and Chief Academic Officer Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM: Serving as Chief Academic Officer and President, and on behalf of the program deans as well as the dedicated faculty promotions committees, I am delighted to announce the promotion of two faculty members from Assistant to Associate Professor, effective …

National University of Natural Medicine Ranked a Top School of Online Master’s in Nutrition for 2023

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Only 6% of regionally accredited postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position PORTLAND, OR – National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD). NUNM’s nutrition programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success. See …

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