KCU News

Simple gratitude habits can improve mood, sleep and well-being

Nov 26, 2025

Dr. Sarah Getch explains that gratitude is more than a mood booster, it's also good your health.

Trailblazing KCU alum champions service, medicine and giving back

By Jennifer Lindholm Nov 26, 2025

From the cockpit to the clinic, few have broken as many barriers as Rebecca E. deVillers, CAPT., MC, USN, DO. One of the first women to serve as a U.S. Navy flight surgeon and a leader in both military and civilian medicine, she has spent her career paving the way for others.

Rural physician pays it forward through KCU Gold Society

Nov 26, 2025

A 1983 Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus Floyd Jones, DO, has spent more than four decades caring families in rural Louisiana—a career defined by service, compassion and gratitude for the education that set him on his path. 

Melchionna Scholarship established to support KCU dental students serving high-need communities

By Haley Reardon Nov 26, 2025

For Kenneth Melchionna, DO, a longtime member of the Kansas City University Board of Trustees and alumnus of the College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 1990, his calling began during an ophthalmology lecture.

Health diplomat

By Jennifer Lindholm Nov 24, 2025

Through the new KCU Center for Population Health and Equity, Dr. Catherine Satterwhite is providing the next generation of health leaders with a world-class education in real change.

Protect your oral health this cold & flu season

Nov 19, 2025

Dr. Erinne Kennedy shares essential tips to keep your oral health on track during cold and flu season.

Kansas City University expands ultrasound curriculum to 1:1 education model Following successful elective program with Butterfly

Nov 17, 2025
Expansion equips every student with handheld Butterfly iQ+ devices and integrates ScanLab™ training app across the four-year curriculum. Butterfly...

KCU medical student wins KC Marathon

By Jennifer Lindholm Nov 13, 2025

When Kansas City University second-year osteopathic medical student Bryce Merriman crossed the finish line of the Kansas City Marathon, he wasn’t just completing 26.2 miles.

Kansas City University and Missouri Valley College launch pathway to health care professions

By Haley Reardon Nov 12, 2025

Kansas City University and Missouri Valley College announced a new academic partnership that creates an accelerated pathway for high-achieving MVC Honors College students. 

KCU faculty member named top doctor

Nov 6, 2025

Bryan G. Beutel, MD, FAAOS, assistant professor of Primary Care at Kansas City University, has been named one of the region’s Top Doctors by Ingram’s for his excellence in patient care, teaching and research.

Safety tips for the holiday season

Nov 6, 2025

From recognizing the signs of drink-spiking with drugs to using apps like What3Words for sharing your precise location, Dr. Ken Stewart highlights practical steps to keep yourself safe while enjoying the season.

Tips for managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

Nov 6, 2025

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many people notice changes in mood and energy levels, a type of depression triggered by reduced sunlight known as Seasonal Affective Disorder.