KCU News

KCU welcomes graduates back for Alumni Weekend

By Jennifer Lindholm Sep 25, 2026

Kansas City University welcomed former students back to campus for Alumni Weekend, a three-day gathering featuring continuing education, campus exploration, the Ronald W. Hubbard, DO, FACOS Memorial Lecture, the KCU Alumni Awards Gala and class reunions.

KCU medical students gain first patient experience through Score 1 for Health Wellness Day

By Haley Reardon Sep 24, 2026

The halls of Kansas City University campuses in Joplin and Kansas City echoed with laughter, curiosity and excitement as hundreds of elementary students arrived for Wellness Day, marking the official launch of Score 1 for Health for the 2026-27 academic year.

Wellness Day kicks off another year of Score 1 for Health in Kansas City

Sep 24, 2026

KCU kicked off its Kansas City Score 1 for Health programming with a Wellness Day bringing future physicians and more than 300 Kansas City children together for health screenings and education.

KCU expert shares insight on breakthrough measles cases

Sep 18, 2026

A recent measles breakthrough case in Lee’s Summit has raised questions about how someone can contract the virus after vaccination. 

WINNING @ WELLNESS explores resilience through failure and feedback

Sep 17, 2026

How can failure guide us toward success? How can coaching and feedback propel an athlete to the highest levels?

KCU-Joplin students provide free health screenings to children

Sep 17, 2026

KCU-Joplin medical and dental students are giving back to the community through free health screenings for elementary students from local schools. 

Coffee, tea and red wine: What’s staining your teeth?

Sep 17, 2026

Dr. Linda Niessen breaks down why coffee, tea and red wine can stain your teeth, plus what you can do to reduce staining and when whitening products may help.

From the first class at KCU-Joplin to hometown physician

Sep 11, 2026

Dr. Blair Freed grew up in Joplin and was among the first students to join the inaugural KCU-Joplin class in 2017.

25 years later, 9/11 can still affect our mental health

Sep 11, 2026

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the anniversary can still bring difficult emotions and memories to the surface. 

Remembering September 11 and choosing courage over fear

By Marc B. Hahn, DO, FAOCA, President and CEO Sep 11, 2026

Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, our nation experienced a tragedy that profoundly changed our country and the world.

What to know about Alpha-Gal Syndrome and tick bites

Sep 9, 2026

Missouri is a major hotspot for alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially life-threatening allergy triggered by tick bites.

How summer heat can affect your medications

Sep 9, 2026

Summer heat can do more than cause dehydration. Extreme temperatures can affect certain medications, while dehydration can increase the risk of side effects.