ATSU-ASHS hosts commencement for class of 2025 online, residential programs
Posted: June 10, 2025
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) celebrated more than 260 graduates from its online and residential programs on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.
From ATSU-ASHS’ online programs, 115 students graduated, including five from the Master of Science in Athletic Training program, 30 from the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program, 17 from the Doctor of Athletic Training program, 32 from the Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology program, and 31 from the Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
From ATSU-ASHS’ residential programs, 151 students graduated, including 39 from the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, 32 from the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, 15 from the Doctor of Audiology program, 13 from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, 52 from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Terry Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA, emeritus professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt University, delivered the commencement address.
At each ceremony, Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, ’11, member, Board of Trustees, welcomed guests and graduates, and ATSU-ASHS Dean Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MS, MPH, ATSU Chancellor Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84, and O.T. Wendel, PhD, president, ATSU Arizona & California campuses, also delivered remarks.
Watch the full ceremony and check out more photos below!









