Haley Reardon

Director of Communications

Haley Reardon joined KCU’s University Relations team in March 2021. She has an extensive background in communications and public relations having held roles in both the health care and higher education sectors. Her work has earned numerous gold and silver awards through the American Advertising Federation – Heartland Division. She completed her bachelors degree in communications at Missouri State University. In her free time she enjoys a good bargain hunt, riding shotgun with her husband, Keith and spending time at home with her family.

Recent Blog Posts By Haley Reardon

A cornerstone for women in medicine

By Haley Reardon Mar 28, 2025

Mamie Johnston, DO, set a symbolic cornerstone for generations of women who would walk the halls of KCU to study and become physicians when she became the University's first graduate. Today, we highlight her life, achievements and enduring legacy as we celebrate women during the month of March.

KCU celebrates Match Day 2025 as student doctors take the next step toward their medical careers

By Haley Reardon Mar 26, 2025

The energy on both KCU campuses was electric as cheers, laughter and happy tears echoed through the halls with the arrival of Match Day 2025. Osteopathic medical students gathered on KCU’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, surrounded by family, friends and faculty members, sharing smiles, hugs and shrieks of joy as they learned where their residencies will take them following commencement in May.

Stitches club members collaborate and support each other to create garments for donation to local organizations

Stitch by stitch: KCU students turn yarn into acts of compassion

By Haley Reardon Feb 25, 2025

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.