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What is the University Archives

The University Archives, as the source of institutional memory, is the official repository for all permanent records of Western University of Health Sciences. Our primary purpose is to document the history and development of the university, including its social, cultural, and intellectual activities of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Our goal is to ensure the survival of reliable and relevant information about the university and to ensure that the contents of our collections are accessible and sustainable.

The permanent records in the custody of the Archives include records created by university departments, organizations, and individuals, such as:

  • Institutional Records (administrative and operational records)
  • Photographic Collections
  • Video Collections
  • Publications
  • Year Books
  • Theses and dissertations
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Oral histories
  • Memorabilia

The Archives also houses the personal papers of the Founding Board of Directors and other individuals who are part of the WesternU history.

University Archives Services

The University Archives staff is pleased to assist you in requesting:
  • Institutional records
  • Historical photographs
  • Early campus videos
  • Rare books


To ensure the preservation of our rare book collection, books do not circulate but are available for library use only. Please contact us in advance to make an appointment.

A vintage TV screen displays "University Archives Presents: WesternU in the Media." American Archives Month 2025 appears in the bottom right corner.

WesternU in the Media Fall 2025

In conjunction with American Archives Month 2025 the University Archives celebrates WesternU’s appearances in the media spotlight featuring COMP’s 1989 television show “To Your Health” as well as features on networks such as ABC, NBC & CBS.

Contact Us

University Archives services are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Staff

Portrait of Olivia Solis, MA, MLIS

Olivia Solis, MA, MLIS

University Archivist

(909) 469-5304

osolis@westernu.edu

Portrait of Jon Ganahl

Jon Ganahl

Digital Preservation Specialist

jganahl@westernu.edu

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Jennifer Nguyen Bernal, MLIS, BA

Digital Archivist

jbernal@westernu.edu