Haley Reardon

Director of Communications

Haley Reardon joined KCU’s University Relations team in March 2021. She has an extensive background in communications and public relations having held roles in both the health care and higher education sectors. Her work has earned numerous gold and silver awards through the American Advertising Federation – Heartland Division. She completed her bachelors degree in communications at Missouri State University. In her free time she enjoys a good bargain hunt, gardening, riding shotgun with her husband, Keith and spending time at home with her family.

Recent Blog Posts By Haley Reardon

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 alumna leads first-of-its-kind perinatal practice in Oklahoma

By Haley Reardon Oct 20, 2025

When Kansas City University – Joplin welcomed its inaugural class in 2017, Kalee Woody, DO, signed on to help launch something new.

NIH fellowship offers KCU students prestigious research experience and residency advantage

By Haley Reardon Sep 2, 2025

“We’re training skeptics and detectives,” said Jeffrey Staudinger, PhD, professor of pharmacology at Kansas City University. “These students will leave not just knowing more about cancer biology, but also how to ask the right questions — a skill every good clinician needs.”