KCU News
Kansas City University names Thomas Moorman as senior vice provost for Student Success
Kansas City University is moving forward in its effort to support student achievement with the appointment of Thomas Moorman, EdD, as senior vice provost for Student Success.
KCU medical student proves growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone
For fourth-year Kansas City University osteopathic medical student Nicolette Duong, medicine is more than a profession — it’s a commitment to advocacy, dignity and showing up when it matters most.
While learning about cancer, KCU medical student discovers his own
It started as a joke. Thomas Parpana was in a lecture about cancer when he felt a lump in his neck.
The cancer you might miss until it’s too late — and how to catch it early
Bladder cancer often goes undetected until it’s advanced, but knowing the warning signs could make all the difference.
Pinning and hooding ceremony marks defining moments for KCU biosciences and clinical psychology students
KCU harnesses AI to transform medical education and patient care
Through innovative programs like Point-of-Care Ultrasound training and AI-driven tools that identify scan abnormalities or simplify complex medical language for patients, Dr. Joseph Williams highlights how Kansas City University is equipping future physicians with cutting-edge resources.
Kansas City University opens applications for new anesthesiologist assistant program
Kansas City University has officially opened the admissions portal for its new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program, which will launch in January 2026 at the Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin, Missouri.
From policy to patients: A student’s unconventional road to medicine
Peter Khoury once had a seat in the boardroom. Now, the aspiring dermatologist is headed to the exam room.
KCU promotes Matt Haase as chief of staff in the Office of the President
Following a year of impactful leadership and strategic counsel, Matt Haase has been promoted to chief of staff in the Office of the President at Kansas City University.
A rite of passage: KCU celebrates white coat ceremonies for new medical students in Kansas City and Joplin
The journey to become a physician begins with a traditional and powerful symbol of purpose and responsibility.
Fast-tracking rural students into health care careers
Kansas City University has launched the Rural Health Scholars, an innovative partnership with 10 regional colleges designed to fast-track students from rural, medically underserved counties in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas into careers as osteopathic physicians or dentists.
How to keep kids safe in the summer heat: Expert tips from KCU's Nicole Fremarek
Kansas City University’s Dr. Nicole Fremarek shares practical tips on preventing heat-related illness in children, from early hydration to recognizing warning signs of heat exhaustion.