SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award

SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award Photo: Rekha Todker-Sulkar (center) received the Chuck Strauch Award from the California Foundation for Occupational Therapy When Rekha Todker-Sulkar, a student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Southern California University of Health Sciences, was honored with the Chuck Strauch Award from the California Foundation for Occupational Therapy at the Occupational Therapy Association of California Conference, the moment marked far more than a professional milestone. For Todker-Sulkar, a longtime pediatric occupational therapy assistant who returned to graduate school after years of [...]

By |2026-01-28T19:17:58+00:00January 30, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|

Eric Musgrave: Bridging Dreams and Advancing Health Equity

Eric Musgrave: Bridging Dreams and Advancing Health Equity   Southern California University student Eric Musgrave is one of only 10 graduate students in the United States to receive the Bridging the Dream Scholarship offered by Sallie Mae in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help increase access to higher education for underserved and underrepresented students. Eric's academic achievements, leadership abilities, and community engagement weighed heavily into the selection process. We had an opportunity to interview Eric to celebrate his accomplishments and learn more about how he hopes to make a difference in his community. Can you share a [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:50+00:00January 28, 2025|Front Page News|

SCU Chiropractic Student George Zakhary Awarded 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society Scholarship

SCU Chiropractic Student George Zakhary Awarded 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society Scholarship   Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to spotlight the accomplishments of George Zakhary, a dedicated Chiropractic student with a passion for sports medicine. George has been honored as the recipient of the 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society (PBCS) Scholarship, a testament to his passion and dedication to the field. He received the recognition at the annual PBCS meeting held in November 2024 in Naples, Florida, alongside some of the top professionals in sports chiropractic care. This recognition is a significant milestone for George and [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:42+00:00December 23, 2024|DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News|

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 16, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 536 graduates of the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The Class of 2024 represents the broad variety of SCU's academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates in each respective program: 216 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates 36 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 1 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduate [...]

Dr. Annie Babikian Honored with the SCU Alumni of the Year Award

Dr. Annie Babikian Honored with the SCU Alumni of the Year Award Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has always been proud of the exceptional achievements of its graduates and, this year, we were proud to announce Dr. Annie Babikian as the first recipient of our new SCU Alumni of the Year Whole Health Achievement Award. Dr. Babikian's journey in healthcare reflects a steadfast commitment to improving lives through integrative, whole-person care—an approach that exemplifies SCU's mission. SCU President John Scaringe presented Dr. Babikian with the award, live on stage, at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) First [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:33+00:00December 4, 2024|DC, 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 Named Recipient of 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by Association of Governing Boards

SCU Named Recipient of 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by Association of Governing Boards WHITTIER, CA - (Jan. 26, 2022) — The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been selected to receive the 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership. AGB is the premier organization representing higher education governing boards. The Nason Award, established in 1992, is presented in partnership with TIAA to higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative. This year's honorees were chosen from a diverse array [...]

By |2025-08-21T20:03:09+00:00January 26, 2022|Front Page News|
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