News, Media and Stories | Occupational Therapy

Natalie Taylor ’25
Over 100 current & incoming Pacific undergraduates have applied for a guaranteed graduate school spot through Pacific University's unique admissions program, Pacific Priority.
Kelsey Herman OT '19 and Bre Davis-Shoemaker ’16, OT ’19 are occupational therapists with magic — horse magic.
Kelsey Herman OT '19 put her love of horses and her doctorate in occupational therapy together to create a business that helps people live fuller lives. 
There is no immediate fire threat to Pacific’s campuses. The university is making adjustments to weekend activities, including Commencement, due to air quality concerns.
40th anniversary postcard and decor
The first occupational therapy program in Oregon marked 40 years with a weekend of activities and reunions.
Pacific University's Old College Hall
Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific graduate programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.
CHP Student Volunteers at the Youth Games
A group of 40+ students from Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Associates Studies and Audiology came together to provide medical coverage for the 2023 Youth Games which was held at the Nike campus in Beaverton. During this event the team provided care for over 500 Special Olympic athletes. 
Graduates sit under the oaks on the Forest Grove Campus during August Commencement 2023.
Students earned bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in audiology, dental hygiene, psychology, health sciences, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, and education and leadership.
OHWI is proud to welcome the 51 Pacific University Physician Assistant Studies, Pharmacy, and Occupational Therapy students joining the sixth cohort of the Oregon AHEC Scholars Program. 
Students and faculty at Grad Black Student Union meeting
The development of a Graduate Black Student Union (Grad BSU) has been a long-time coming. Graduate Black students recently met with Dr. Diana Honorat and other Black faculty and staff to discuss their needs and how a Grad BSU could support them. 
Halley Read
Read’s clinical expertise is in mental health occupational therapy.

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