University of Western States (UWS), located in Portland, Ore., offers a world-class, integrated education to our students and provides the community with an unsurpassed, natural approach to health and wellness. Founded in 1904 as a chiropractic college, UWS has evolved into a university offering a variety of health and wellness degrees. We have been a leader in health sciences education through integrated, evidence-informed curricula grounded in our dedication to the most up-to-date health care research and practices. We are committed to honoring our roots in chiropractic by integrating other related fields of study to support a well-balanced and whole-body approach to our wellness education.