News Releases
KCU announces VP of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations
KCU Breaks Ground on College of Dental Medicine on Anniversary of Joplin Tornado
Kansas City University (KCU), with a 105-year history of improving the well-being of the communities it serves, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new College of Dental Medicine on its campus in Joplin, Missouri.
Three-Star General Gives Inspirational Keynote at KCU Commencement Ceremony
Preeminent Scientists from MRIGlobal join KCU as Faculty
(Kansas City, Mo.) In an extraordinary step demonstrating commitment to scientific excellence, Kansas City University (KCU) recently added three renowned microbiologists to its faculty roster.
NSU President Accepts Wager on the Big Game from KCU President
(Kansas City, Mo. – February 4, 2021) The Big Game is almost here.
When the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday, there is more on the line than just the Lombardi Trophy.
KCU D’Agostino to Join Texas Tech
(Kansas City, Mo. – January 12, 2021) Kansas City University’s executive dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), Darrin D’Agostino, DO, MBA, MPH, will become the next provost and chief academic officer for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). D’Agostino, executive dean and vice president for health affairs at KCU, will step down and assume his new role this spring.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences updates name to Kansas City University
(Kansas City, Mo. - October 28, 2020) Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences will now operate as Kansas City University (KCU). This update reflects KCU’s expansion into a more comprehensive health sciences university and the need to consolidate all programs under one overarching name.
Ignoring science risks the health of a nation
KCU achieves 100 percent residency placement for Class of 2020
For the second year in a row, Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine announces 100 percent placement rate in residency programs for the Class of 2020.
Pandemic expert and Pro Football Hall of Famer bookend KCU Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Class of 2020 Celebrated with Virtual Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, May 9, the format of the Class of 2020’s commencement was driven by a pandemic. Despite obstacles presented by COVID-19, KCU’s first virtual ceremony took place on its regularly scheduled graduation time.