KCU News

Kansas City University is pleased to announce a combined total of $1.25 million in philanthropic gifts, underscoring the university’s commitment to advancing health care education and fostering equity.

Erinne Kennedy, DMD, assistant dean of curriculum and integrated learning at Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine and a spokesperson for the American Dental Association, spoke to Forbes about the effectiveness of water flossers for maintaining oral hygiene.

Nathan S. Hall, DO, a 2010 graduate of KCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and vice-chair of the Board of Trustees, is making a profound impact on pediatric care in Wichita.

Nicole Fremarek, DO, MBA, a faculty member at Kansas City University, has joined Sano Specialty Care. Fremarek combines her clinical expertise with a deep dedication to mentorship, fostering the integration of academic excellence and hands-on practice.

KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine student doctors are now training with advanced medical equipment that leverages the power of AI to transform both medical education and the patient experience.

Bridging the gap between care and creations. This simple yet powerful mission statement guides a group of students at Kansas City University who have turned their passion for knitting and crocheting into a force for good.

For Shazreh Bukhari, the decision to pursue medicine was deeply personal. Born and raised in Pakistan, she spent years struggling with undiagnosed endometriosis, enduring pain that was often dismissed as “just part of life.” But when she moved to Canada at 17, everything changed.

Nearly 14 years after the devastating 2011 tornado, the spirit of recovery and resilience is alive and well in Joplin, Missouri. The KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine stands as a symbol of hope, built on the site of the former St. John’s Regional Medical Center mobile hospital.

With over 375 additional dentists needed in Missouri, help is on the way. KCU-Joplin’s dental students are committed to addressing this shortage, shaping the next generation of dentists dedicated to serving underserved communities.

Second-year KCU dental student Amara Mbionwu shares the story of her path to becoming a dentist and how she hopes to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.

Kansas City University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Honderick, MPH, MS, RN, CPH, as the director of the Center for Population Health and Equity on the University’s Joplin, Missouri, campus. 

For David L. Weisoly, DO, becoming a leader in neonatal care wasn’t just a professional journey—it was deeply personal.