SCU Ayurveda Program announces renewed agreement with Amrita University in India

Ayurveda Program at Southern California University of Health Sciences announces renewed agreement with Amrita University in India WHITTIER, CA - (Jan. 12, 2023) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has announced that its Ayurveda Department has recently renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, in India. Amrita is one of India's top-ranked private universities, with seven campuses located in Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, and Mysuru and a new upcoming campus at NCR Delhi (Faridabad). Amrita is accredited ”˜A++' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body established in [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:26+00:00January 12, 2023|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|

Ayurveda Program at SCU announces NAMAC Candidacy Status

Ayurveda Program at Southern California University of Health Sciences announces it is the first in the U.S. to receive NAMAC's Candidacy for Accreditation status WHITTIER, CA - (Jan. 12, 2023) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has announced that its Ayurvedic Wellness Educator Certificate Program and Ayurvedic Practitioner Program has been granted Candidacy for Accreditation status by the National Ayurvedic Medicine Accreditation Council (NAMAC). SCU is the first ayurvedic program in the U.S. to receive NAMAC's Candidacy for Accreditation status. NAMAC is a programmatic accrediting agency for clinically focused Ayurvedic medical programs. Ayurveda healthcare providers use herbs, diet, lifestyle [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:24+00:00January 12, 2023|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU announces 2022 Faculty Awards

Southern California University of Health Sciences announces 2022 Faculty Awards Jan. 9, 2023 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) announced the annual 2022 Faculty Award winners during the Jan. 6, 2023 Provost's Forum. SCU Faculty Awards recognize outstanding faculty for their achievements in the areas of teaching, contribution and scholarship. The university-wide recognition is also a means to encourage faculty to continue to excel in their professional fields and express appreciation for their contributions to SCU and to the field of healthcare. Three major areas have been identified in the Faculty Performance Appraisal system that represent the various activities [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:22+00:00January 9, 2023|Front Page News|

SCU Health Research receives half-million dollar NIH grant to advance neck pain study in collaboration with Dartmouth, Palmer universities

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By |2025-08-22T21:04:18+00:00January 9, 2023|DC-Organic, Front Page News|

First Annual Master of Science Medical Science Awards held for MSMS Class of 2022

The Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) degree program held its first annual awards program just ahead of the Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony. Class of 2022 MSMS Awards results include: 2022 MSMS Valedictorian: Claire Vu This award recognizes the MSMS student who has shown outstanding overall academic achievement. 2022 MSMS Director's Award: Philline Eunice Tumbaga This award recognizes the MSMS student who has shown outstanding achievement and personal growth. One student is awarded per Commencement Ceremony. Applicants must document their achievements over the course of the academic year. Factors to be [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:14+00:00December 16, 2022|Front Page News, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic|

SCU graduates 368 new healthcare professionals

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 368 new healthcare professionals WHITTIER, CA - (Dec. 16, 2022) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony today, conferring health science degrees to 368 graduates of the Class of 2022, who will now become Southern California's newest healthcare professionals. The ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The class of 2022 represents a variety of SCU academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates graduating from the following programs: 142 Doctors of Chiropractic graduates 14 Doctors of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 60 Master [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:12+00:00December 16, 2022|Front Page News|

Commencement Speaker Dr. Shirley Evers-Manly discusses her pathway into healthcare, her humanistic approach to healing, and inspiration for the Class of 2022

Shirley Evers-Manly, Ph.D., RN, FAAN will serve as the keynote speaker for the SCU Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony. SCU's Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony will be held Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, located at 21500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, California, 92648. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for guest seating and the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Dr. Evers-Manly is the founder and President of All Healthcare, Imani's in Oakland, California, as well as Interim Dean for the School of Nursing at Alcorn State University, in Natchez, Mississippi.

By |2025-08-21T17:37:14+00:00December 5, 2022|Front Page News|

SCU Health announces half-off Ayurveda therapy services, Dec. 5-7, 2022

WHITTIER, CA. - (Nov. 30, 2022) — Southern Californians can receive free consultations and half-priced Ayurveda therapy services during an upcoming SCU Health promotional event from Monday, Dec. 5 Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Whittier. Ayurveda healthcare providers use herbs, diet, lifestyle recommendations, specialized Ayurveda therapies, and yoga to help patients re-establish harmony and achieve greater happiness, health, and balance. SCU Health's Ayurveda practitioners bring over 50 years of collective experience supporting patients on their journey to achieve optimal health with personalized therapy plans. "Ayurveda is one of the oldest traditional medical systems delivering personalized healthcare. This science of healing advocates [...]

By |2025-08-21T17:48:59+00:00November 30, 2022|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|

SCU Announces the 2023 ASB Executive Board (E-board)

Elections were recently held for the 2023 SCU ASB Executive Board (E-board) annual student leadership positions, including President, Vice President, CCO Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Community Liaison. Congratulations to the following elected student leaders for 2023 who will serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 2023, through Dec. 2023. President: Joanna Quintana (top left) Vice President: Tim Schrijver (top middle) Secretary: Kristeen Shamas (top right) Treasurer: Eira Perez (bottom left) Community Liaison: Madison Park (bottom middle) CCO Chair: John Krueger (bottom right)

Amid Native American Heritage Month, SCU honors the importance of diversity in transforming and redefining health and healthcare education

November is National American Indian Heritage Month. SCU is joining in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and our ongoing efforts to increase the representation of populations underrepresented in medicine, who serve our community as healthcare providers. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we're spotlighting SCU DC Student Shayla Hartz, SCU Cal Chiro Vice President and SCU ICPA Secretary. Shayla is half Lakota Oglala and her family is originally from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

By |2025-08-21T17:53:51+00:00November 23, 2022|DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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