Letter from the President

KCU’s commitment to best preparing students to succeed in our changing health care environment has never been stronger. Our university’s sharpened focus is reflected in the winter issue of KCU Magazine through stories that not only shine a spotlight on how we’re innovating health sciences education to respond to the new world order, but also on some of the amazing donors, whose generosity is at the heart of our progress.

Read how our training is going beyond traditional subject matter to provide knowledge of the larger, more complex systems within which students will operate as health professionals. You can also learn how KCU is expanding opportunities for interprofessional education in the classroom and in clinical settings, preparing students to keep pace as our country moves swiftly toward the future of team-based health care delivery. And, meet major donors Harry Cornell, Jr., and his wife, Erin, whose extraordinary generosity helped establish our Joplin campus and ensure its affordability for generations to come.

As always, we’re pleased to share personal stories and insights from our alumni, students and staff. Be sure to check out these regular features, as members of our KCU family reflect on their journey with KCU and share experiences that embody of our mission of improving the well-being of the communities we serve.

I hope you enjoy the first 2018 issue of KCU Magazine. This year is certain to bring more exciting stories as our university continues to advance and grow. In the meantime, be sure to keep up on the latest news at kcumb.edu/blog.

Yours truly,

Marc B. Hahn, DO

President and Chief Executive Officer