KCU News

KCU-Joplin White Coating Ceremony for future doctors

By KSNF Sep 26, 2022

Students were taking some of their first steps to becoming the next generation of doctors. Click here to read the full story. 

Osteopera dedicated to teach through music

Sep 23, 2022

A group of Kansas City University students are using their talents to teach through the power of music.

Women in Medicine Month: Dr. Kelly Reed

Sep 21, 2022

To celebrate Women in Medicine Month, KCU speaks to alumna, Dr. Kelly Reed, on her successful career in dermatology and volunteer efforts to provide access to potentially lifesaving skin screenings.

Dr. Niessen discusses gum disease on Local News Today

Sep 20, 2022

Did you know gum disease can exacerbate existing heart conditions? Dr. Linda Niessen, Dean of College of Dental Medicine at Kansas City University, joined Local News Today to discuss gum disease.

Motivating Pre-Meds: Dr. Renée Volny Darko helps the next generation succeed

By AACOM Sep 15, 2022

To celebrate Women in Medicine Month, AACOM interviewed KCU alumna, Renée Volny Darko, DO, MBA, an obstetrician-gynecologist with more than 15 years of experience helping pre-medical students get accepted into medical school.

Kansas City University signs new early acceptance partnership with MSSU

Sep 15, 2022

Kansas City University (KCU) took another step forward in advancing health care in the Joplin community by continuing a program dedicated to insuring bright minds remain in Joplin to practice medicine and dentistry. 

Notes from the Doctor: Inflammatory Arthritis

Sep 14, 2022

Kansas City University's Dr. Ken Stewart speaks on the causes of inflammatory arthritis.

Kansas City University Score 1 for Health Event

Sep 14, 2022

Dr. Annette Campbell, Director of Score 1 for Health, speaks on the annual KCU Score 1 Health Event and how it helps area children.

Pandemic impact on childhood fitness

By WDAF Sep 14, 2022

Kansas City University's Dr. Gautam Desai speaks on childhood fitness and their need for exercise.

KCU student shares garden club experience

Aug 11, 2022

Plucking and smushing invasive bugs. Pulling out weeds. Feasting on fresh cantaloupe, snipped right from the vine. These are cherished Wednesday afternoon experience, from my first semester at KCU-COM.

Inside KCU - August 2022

Aug 10, 2022
CME is available on-location at the KCU-Kansas City campus or virtually via our online CME platform.

KCU College of Dental Medicine receives HRSA Grant

Aug 10, 2022

Kansas City University has been awarded a second, notable grant within six months from the Health Resources and Services Administration.