Articles from Samuel Merritt University

On April 2nd, leaders from across healthcare, education and community organizations will gather at the Oakland Rotunda Building for Samuel Merritt University’s 2026 Health Impact Awards, an annual celebration of the people and organizations helping shape healthier communities.

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) today announced a new partnership with Oakland Roots SC to assess players’ movement and performance for the club’s full professional roster at SMU’s Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC).

Samuel Merritt University (SMU), a leader in healthcare education for over a century, today announced that its new flagship campus in downtown Oakland will open its doors on Jan. 5, 2026. The new campus represents a bold investment in the future of healthcare, strengthening partnerships with the community and local healthcare systems, attracting top talent and advancing health equity.

As California faces a critical shortage of registered nurses, Samuel Merritt University (SMU), a leader in health science education for over a century, is taking action to grow the nursing workforce and expand access to quality care across the state. SMU today announced a significant expansion of its nursing programs across multiple campuses, reflecting its commitment to addressing workforce shortages and preparing the next generation of skilled, compassionate nurses.

In a milestone for maternal healthcare access in rural Ghana, the Kingdom of New Sawereso-Seinuah will open its first-ever maternity clinic on May 8, 2025, thanks to a grassroots international partnership led by Dr. Carmen Ward-Sullivan, associate dean of the College of Nursing at Samuel Merritt University.