Attack The Plaque: Fastest Assault Bike Mile

Think you’ve got what it takes? Come test your time at Attack the Plaque, the Cardiology Interest Group’s Fastest Assault Bike Mile challenge at Sequoia Wellness on campus. The event runs Monday, Feb. 23, through Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5-9 p.m. each evening. For just $5, you can compete for a $50 Amazon gift card

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American Heart Month – Cholesterol Checks

Celebrate American Heart Month by checking in on your heart. Get a FREE cholesterol screening with NEOvations Pharmacy Services today! WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL? Cholesterol is needed to build cells and help make vitamins and hormones. However, too much cholesterol circulating in your blood can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. WHAT ARE THE

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Student Research Spotlight: Abigail Schwenk

Second-year medical student Abigail Schwenk shared results from her quality improvement project in the Leroy A. Rodgers, M.D., Family Medicine Preceptorship Program last summer.

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Save the Date: Commencement Ball and Ceremony

Mark your calendar now to CELEBRATE the Class of 2026! Commencement Ball Commencement Ball is scheduled for Friday, March 6, at the Akron Art Museum. Graduating students may attend free but must RSVP via CampusGroups at https://cglink.me/2oJ/r381368. Faculty, staff and guests may purchase tickets on CampusGroups at https://cglink.me/2oJ/r381368 Commencement Ceremony 2026 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled

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Building a foundation for responsible AI at NEOMED through Strategic Initiative Funding

In support of the advancement of the 2030 Strategic Plan, leadership has awarded Strategic Initiative Funding (SIF) to support AI Foundations Training Event, a proposal submitted by Lyn Haselton, Ph.D., M.P.A., Philip Turk, Ph.D., M.S., and Jennifer Reneker, Ph.D. As artificial intelligence continues to influence healthcare education, research, operations and clinical practice, this initiative will

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Clinical faculty member appointed to Federal Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services

Dr. Sara Whittingham’s appointment underscores NEOMED’s growing national presence in neurodegenerative research and its commitment to improving the lives of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

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Early matches announced for medical students

Congratulations to the fourth-year medical students matching into urology and ophthalmology, who have been notified of their residency placements.

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Save the date: Charity Ball will be March 27

The 2026 Annual Aesculapius Charity Ball will be held on Friday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in the NEW Center Ballroom. We hope you can join us! This year’s theme is A Starry Night. Tickets can be purchased on OneCause and include dinner, dancing and a cash bar. Tickets are $45 for students; $75 for faculty,

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WiN event: The LET THEM Theory book discussion – session 2

WiN Book Club – Session 2 Description (Chapters 3–10) In Session 2, we dive into Chapters 3–10 of Let Them Theory, exploring how letting go of expectations can strengthen confidence, relationships, and personal boundaries. When: noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 Where: Zoom Link (use link to join) This session focuses on shifting from people‑pleasing

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Medical student honored in commissioning ceremony

First-year medical student Subi Simmons, a member of the United States Navy, was honored with a commissioning ceremony in the Purple Star Military Lounge on Friday, Feb. 6.

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