This Week at USU - February 17 2026

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17 February 2026

USU Staff Member’s Quick Actions Save Motorcyclist

Discover how the decades of experience as a Navy corpsman and Army medic enabled USU staff member John Clark to act decisively, stopping rush-hour traffic and rescuing a pinned motorcyclist from a life-threatening crash. [Read about this heroic rescue]

Forged in Service: A USU Student’s Path from Allied Health to Medicine

Follow the inspiring journey of 2nd Lt. John Howard, whose transition from an enlisted Marine and Air Force respiratory therapist to a USU medical student showcases the university's powerful pathways for professional growth. [Read 2nd Lt. Howard's story]

USU EMDP2 Students Participate in Operational Impact Scholars Program Research Bootcamp

Enlisted-to-medical students recently completed an immersive research bootcamp at Texas A&M, gaining critical hands-on experience in disaster response and human performance to prepare them for leadership roles in military medicine. [Read more about the research bootcamp]

USU Leadership Holds Strategic Offsite to Align with Department of War Priorities

USU senior leadership recently convened for a strategic refresh to align university initiatives with Department priorities, emphasizing the urgent integration of artificial intelligence and medical innovation to support the future of the Military Health System. [Read more]

USU GSN Professor Receives Recognition by the US Army Nurse Corps (ANC)

Dr. Patrick Deleon, Distinguished Professor in the Graduate School of Nursing received recognition by the US Army Nurse Corps (ANC) at the ANC 125th Anniversary Celebration last week. Nine former Army Nurse Corps Chief Nurses presented the award to Dr. Deleon, honoring his 38 years on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff for Senator Inouye.  In that role he shaped landmark policy advancing independent practice, reimbursement, and leadership for nurses. He helped to establish the Military Nursing Congressional Fellowship Program and has received numerous national honors.  Dr. DeLeon is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, former President of the American Psychological Association and editor of Psychological Services. As Distinguished Professor in the GSN, he currently inspires USU faculty and the future generation of health care providers.

USU Events

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY SEMINAR 17 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU This seminar focuses on mechanisms of mitochondrial inheritance in the germline. Add to Calendar

GWIMS SEMINAR 17 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT Virtual (Microsoft Teams) A discussion on women’s health in midlife. Add to Calendar

PEDIATRICS GRAND ROUNDS 18 FEB 0745 - 0845 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU A discussion on pediatric ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections and expanding WIC enrollment to address food insecurity at Fort Campbell. Add to Calendar

CHAPLAIN'S SACRED TEXT STUDIES 18 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU This session explores major themes in the Christian tradition and their impact on the contemporary world. Add to Calendar

NOVEL ALTERNATIVE METHODOLOGIES SEMINAR SERIES 18 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU  An overview of the NIH Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Initiative and its efforts to build a reference framework for reproducible, fit-for-purpose organoid platforms. Add to Calendar

OPEN MIC HOSTED BY APOLLO SOCIETY AND FAMILY MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP  18 FEB 1150 - 1250 EDT Sandford Hall Develop your appreciation for the humanities, showcase your talent, or support your classmates as they showcase their talents. All talents and participants are welcome to join. Add to Calendar

DOW GHE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE PRACTIONER EDUCATION, EXCHANGE, AND RESOURCE SHARING (PEERS) #10 18 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT Virtual (Registration Required) This session explores coordinating a network for infectious disease surveillance and research in USSOUTHCOM: RAIMUS (Red Americana de Investigación y Monitoreo–UNASALUD). Register here (NLT 17 FEB): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/peers10 Add to Google Calendar

MILITARY AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS 19 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT Location: Lecture Room A1, Building A, USU This Grand Rounds examines trauma myths and misperception. Add to Google Calendar

NEUROSCIENCE SEMINAR 19 FEB 1530 - 1630 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU This seminar covers the role of PDE11A4 in age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Add to Google Calendar

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE VIRTUAL SEMINAR 20 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) This session explores bioethics in military medicine, including unique challenges, LSCO considerations, and strategies for success. Add to Calendar

USU in the News

Operation Gunpowder Leader Performance as a Predictor of Operation Bushmaster Leader Performance A new USU study demonstrates that leadership assessments from the third-year "Operation Gunpowder" field practicum effectively predict student performance in the fourth-year "Operation Bushmaster" capstone exercise. Military Medicine Playbook Details How to Prep Future Military Doctors in AI Era USU faculty and students have published a comprehensive roadmap in Military Medicine outlining how to integrate artificial intelligence literacy into military medical education and training. The Defense Post AORN and U.S. Military Nurse Educators Launch Evidence-Based Webinars The Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing at USU has partnered with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to co-develop webinars that share military clinical expertise with a global audience. The National Law Review The links shared are not an implied endorsement by the DoD or USU.

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