LEBANON, Ore., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) has received the deed for 150 acres of land in Lebanon, Oregon, marking a major milestone in the University's plans to expand its Oregon campus and establish a graduate program in behavioral health in the future. The land transfer is the cornerstone of a historic philanthropic gift supporting WesternU's long-term vision for advancing health care education across the Pacific Northwest.

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