Dr. Paul Nassif, Facial Plastic Surgeon and Star of Botched on E! TV, to Deliver Keynote Address at North-West College and Glendale Career College Spring Commencement Ceremony

Commencement ceremony in Pasadena, CA to honor more than 500 health care graduates

PASADENA, Calif.— Sunday, April 30 will mark the culmination of months of rigorous studies for more than 500 graduates from North-West College (NWC), Glendale Career College (GCC) and the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing (MFSON), as they gather for the Spring Commencement Ceremony. Slated to be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the event will bring family members, friends, Instructors, Professors and Team Members—all there to celebrate this milestone moment.

Attendees will have the honor of hearing from Keynote Speaker Paul Nassif, MD, renowned facial plastic surgeon and star of the hit show, Botched, on E! TV. A reality show that emphasizes his expertise as he repairs the most extreme plastic surgeries gone wrong—Botched underscores Dr. Nassif’s role as a pioneer in his field. His techniques in facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty have gained worldwide acclaim, giving him the title of the plastic surgeon who is “Trusted with Faces Worldwide.®”

“We are so excited to have someone of Dr. Nassif’s caliber share with our graduates,” NWC President Mitchell Fuerst explained. “We know his words will inspire and encourage our graduates as we recognize their incredible achievements and look toward the bright futures ahead of each of them.”

The spring 2023 graduating class is comprised of students from 8 campuses and 9 different career training programs, including, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapist, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist, Vocational Nurse, Associate of Arts in Nursing (RN), and others. As part of their training, each student participated in a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on learning—a hallmark of the colleges that enables them to put knowledge into practice and hit the ground running in the health care field.

“It will be an incredible privilege to see each person cross the stage, knowing that every cap and gown represents a life transformed by the power of quality education here at North-West College,” Fuerst shared. “We have no doubt these individuals will step out and make a remarkable impact in their field and in the communities they serve.”

For more information about North-West College and its programs, please contact Nancy Aguillon at [email protected].

About North-West College

Founded in 1966, North-West College has been committed to training individuals to enter and advance in the health care field for more than 55 years. A leader in allied health education, the College offers short-term programs at nine campuses throughout Southern California, including West Covina, Pomona Valley, Van Nuys, Glendale, Riverside, Anaheim, Long Beach, San Diego, and Bakersfield. The College’s first seven campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), while the San Diego and Bakersfield campuses hold institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), North-West College offers a supportive educational environment for those ready to start a health care career. To date, the College has graduated more than 55,000 students—individuals who have gone on to raise the standard of excellence at health care organizations of all types.

For more information about North-West College and its programs, visit www.nw.edu.