KCU in the News

How this KCU Alumnus Is protecting worker health at the Department of Energy

Jun 27, 2025

Kansas City University alumnus Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Everson, DO, MPH, is making a difference at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as chief medical officer.

KCU alum serves up pasta after saving lives

Jun 25, 2025

KCU alum Dr. Mitchell Fagan balances life as an ER doctor with his passion for pasta as the owner of Zero Zero, a Kansas City restaurant and pasta shop focused on handmade, locally sourced dishes.

KCU tackles the physician shortage, one doctor at a time

Jun 23, 2025

Dr. Robert Steele, a 2022 KCU graduate, shares why Joplin felt like the right place to build his career.

KCU brings cutting-edge orthopedic training to the heartland

Jun 19, 2025

Kansas City University welcomed 30 top medical students from across the country for the fourth annual Orthopedic Boot Camp.

KCU’s Dr. Nicole Fremarek on the risks of TikTok skincare trends

Jun 18, 2025

Kansas City University's Dr. Nicole Fremarek explains why many viral TikTok skincare routines can be harmful for teens.

Affordable dental care now available from KCU’s future dentists

Jun 18, 2025

Third-year dental students at Kansas City University are now providing comprehensive dental care at the KCU Oral Health Center—under the expert supervision of licensed faculty.

KCU recognized as one of Ingram’s 2025 Best Companies to Work For

Jun 13, 2025

Kansas City University is proud to be named one of Ingram’s 2025 Best Companies to Work For in the mid-sized category. 

Spotting the early signs of Alzheimer’s: insight from KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart

Jun 10, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million Americans over the age of 65, making it the most common form of dementia.

KCU alumna Dr. Denise Wunderler featured on the D.O. or Do Not podcast

Jun 6, 2025

From orthopedic surgery to sports medicine, and now working her dream job with Harley-Davidson, Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASM, has had a truly unique medical journey.

KCU Stitches club brings joy to community with handmade toys for Della Lamb

Jun 5, 2025

Kansas City University students are making a difference beyond the classroom through the Stitches Club. 

How the body shapes the mind: Dr. Jennifer Fugate explores the power of embodied learning

Jun 4, 2025

What if how we move could change how we think and feel? Jennifer Fugate, PhD, associate professor at Kansas City University, blends cognitive and social psychology to explore how emotion, movement and sensory experience influence learning and emotional regulation.

Dr. Abbott discusses oral cancer risks and prevention

May 15, 2025

Oral cancer can often go unnoticed in its early stages but become harder to treat if undetected.