Felicia Vaught

Digital and Social Media Program Manager

Felicia Vaught joined the KCU-University Relations team in July of 2022. As the former digital media manager at Nexstar Broadcasting's KSN 16 and KODE 12 news stations in Joplin, Missouri, she acquired 13 years of experience in broadcast journalism and digital advertising. She won the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Station Website Award in 2020. Felicia is a Joplin native and graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with the distinction magna cum laude. Currently, she attends Pittsburg State University where she is pursuing her Master of Business Administration.

Recent Blog Posts By Felicia Vaught

Spouse of KCU alumna honored with the 2024 AOF/AAOA Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award

By Felicia Vaught Oct 18, 2024

In partnership with the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA), the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) has presented Krystian Koszalka, spouse of Kansas City University (KCU) alumna Karina Wojtas-Koszalka, DO (COM 2024), with the 2024 Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award.

Virtual reality simulators: Cutting-edge technologies at Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine

By Felicia Vaught Oct 7, 2024

Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine boasts four virtual reality (VR) simulators, the most advanced in dental simulation, that are incorporated into the dental curriculum. Using VR simulators, students can build confidence practicing clinical skills in a learning environment prior to caring for patients in a real-world setting. The technology allows the aspiring dentists to perform multiple repetitions to improve their skills prior to providing patient care.

Dr. Tyler Staples leans against brick wall with arms crossed.

KCU alumnus making a major impact in clinical child psychology

By Felicia Vaught Sep 17, 2024

A 2023 graduate of Kansas City University's Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program is making significant strides in improving the lives of teens and young adults. Tyler Staples, PsyD, specializes in clinical child psychology, focusing on psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, depression and anxiety.