This Week at USU - May 26 2026

[Uniformed Services University - News]

26 May 2026

USU Commencement Celebrates Class of 2026, Launching Next Generation of Military Medical Leaders

USU's 47th commencement honors graduates entering military service across medicine, nursing, and allied health. Experience the profound emotional resonance of the 47th Commencement ceremony as families pass the torch of service to a newly commissioned class of military medical professionals dedicated to the health and survivability of our Armed Forces. [Read the full article here]

Uniformed Services University Launches New Center to Advance Military Rehabilitation and Readiness

USU’s ARMORR unifies legacy research programs to optimize warfighter performance and combat casualty recovery. Discover how the newly established Center for Advanced Research for Military Optimization, Readiness, and Rehabilitation (ARMORR) leverages the lived experiences of clinician-scientists to translate cutting-edge biomechanical research into tangible, daily performance benefits for the deployed warfighter. [Read the full article here]

Predicting and Preventing: How USU’s MIRROR Program is Transforming Musculoskeletal Care for the Warfighter

USU's MIRROR program leverages predictive modeling to boost warfighter readiness and reduce severe injuries. Learn how the MIRROR program utilizes early-detection strategies and advanced clinical research to drastically reduce the career-ending impact of musculoskeletal injuries on our active duty service members. [Read the full study and findings here]

They Started in the Ranks, Now They’re Preparing to Become Military Doctors

Twenty-four former enlisted service members are transforming into military physicians through the rigorous EMDP2 pipeline at USU. Discover how the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) is bridging the critical gap between tactical execution and medical theory by transforming twenty-four seasoned, combat-tested operators into the military's next generation of highly trained physicians. [Read the full story here]

USU Events

SoM, Class of 2026 Graduation Awards Ceremony 26 MAY 1000 - 1130 EDT Rice Hall, Building B, USU & Virtual (YouTube) Celebrate the achievements of the School of Medicine Class of 2026 during the annual Graduation Awards Ceremony. Add to Calendar

Psychiatry Research Track 27 MAY 1500 - 1600 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Celebrate the achievements of the School of Medicine Class of 2026 during the annual Graduation Awards Ceremony. Add to Calendar

Midday Meditation 28 MAY 1200 - 1230 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Engage in a guided meditation session exploring the inner workings of the mind. Add to Calendar

A Festschrift Honor the Career of Dr. Robert J. Ursano 29 MAY 0930 - 1530 EDT Bethesda Auditorium, Henry M. Jackson Foundation Hear distinguished speakers from around the world share research and scientific contributions while honoring the career of Robert J. Ursano, founding director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress and professor of psychiatry and neuroscience. Add to Calendar

Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) Seminar 29 MAY 1030 - 1130 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Learn about the field of radiobiology as experts share their work. Add to Calendar 1030 - 1130 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) Learn about the field of radiobiology as experts share their work. Add to Calendar

Department of Medicine Seminar 29 MAY 1200 - 1300 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU & Virtual (Google Meet) Crack HIV-1 at its surface by targeting the envelope glycoprotein with small-molecule therapeutics. Add to Calendar

USU in the News

Concussion May Alter Brain-Cleansing Function for Years A Uniformed Services University study led by Dr. J. Kent Werner utilized non-invasive imaging to reveal that mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) may persistently disrupt microscopic, sleep-related brain-cleansing fluid dynamics, potentially explaining the lingering cognitive symptoms that impact long-term warfighter readiness. Neurology Today College Kudos: Fellow Designations, Presentations, and Publications A collaborative research presentation featuring faculty from the Uniformed Services University's Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing was recently recognized for advancing evidence-based clinical practices and military nursing standards. University of Utah College of Nursing The links shared are not an implied endorsement by the DoD or USU.

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