The National University of Natural Medicine's new campus is being constructed by more than bricks and beams. It is being built through belief, generosity, and a shared resolve to advancing whole-person education across medicine, nutrition, research, and community health.
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Peterson and Teresa Shelley, NUNM’s future clinical facility will provide a home for integrative healthcare, student learning, and community care, marking a milestone in the university’s campus expansion.
Discover how NUNM alum Dr. Andrew Rubman, ND, went from touring with a jazz band to becoming the first naturopathic physician Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, and how he’s shaping the future of naturopathic medicine worldwide.
Earlier this year, NUNM students stepped beyond the classroom and into Oregon’s living history. Through field study and research at Kam Wah Chung, a preserved 19th-century herbal apothecary in John Day, students are helping preserve the legacy of Chinese medicine in the Pacific Northwest while deepening their clinical education.
NUNM announces the purchase of the Woolworth Building as its new Portland campus, expanding space for naturopathic medicine education, acupuncture training, integrative health programs, clinical services, and research.
Meet Your 2025-2026 NUNM Residents Each year, a new class of naturopathic medical residents joins the National University of Natural Medicine with one goal in mind: to grow as clinicians and deepen their ability to heal. Their journey to residency represents years of intense study, long clinical hours, and a profound commitment to the art …
Dr. Noel Peterson's journey shows how balance, innovation, and respect for nature guide the evolution of naturopathic and regenerative medicine. From recovering from serious injury to pioneering biologic therapies like prolotherapy and PRP, his journey underscores one key message: the body wants to heal and our job is to awaken that potential.
NUNM awarded a record $300,000 in scholarships to students dedicated to advancing natural and whole-person healthcare. Meet the 2025–2026 recipients and the donors who make their education possible.
NUNM’s 2025 White Coat Ceremony welcomed new ND students into the naturopathic community, celebrating their transition from student to student doctor and honoring the values of service, compassion, and care.
