Just as the decision to open a campus in California was the right decision for the Palmer College of 1980, the decision to stop enrolling students in California is the right decision for Palmer today.
![Palmer West sign in front of building in 1980s.](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/palmer-west-sunnyvale-news-275x275.jpg)
During the 125th anniversary year of the founding of Palmer College, we will celebrate our past with a sharp eye on our vision for the future — a future that uncovers ways to ensure everyone understands the benefits of chiropractic care and the tremendous opportunities and satisfaction a career in chiropractic can bring.
![Dr. Dave and Vickie Palmer dancing.](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dave-vickie-palmer-dancing-275x275.jpg)
Palmer evolved from its embattled beginnings to where it stands today, The Trusted Leader in Chiropractic Education®. The Palmer family founded the chiropractic profession and created the largest chiropractic educational institution in the world.
![Palmer family photo](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/palmer-family-photo-news-275x275.jpg)
We interviewed three of our keynote speakers to talk about what they’re most excited about for the future of the profession; how the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic continues to inspire them; and what to expect from their presentations. Below, hear from Scott Haldeman, D.C., M.D., Ph.D. (Main, '65).
![photo of Scott Haldeman, D.C., M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/haldeman-scott-275x275.jpg)
We interviewed three of our keynote speakers to talk about what they’re most excited about for the future of the profession; how the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic continues to inspire them; and what to expect from their presentations. Below, hear from Sherry McAllister, D.C. (West, '96).
![Sherry McAllister, D.C.](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mcallister-sherry.jpg)