KCU News
Pandemic expert and Pro Football Hall of Famer bookend KCU Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Class of 2020 Celebrated with Virtual Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, May 9, the format of the Class of 2020’s commencement was driven by a pandemic. Despite obstacles presented by COVID-19, KCU’s first virtual ceremony took place on its regularly scheduled graduation time.
Pandemic expert to speak at KCU graduation ceremony
Dr. Bruce Williams Named Associate Dean for Clinical Education
Dr. Kristine Stevens Appointed as Vice Provost
Kansas City University Freezes Tuition for 2020-21 Academic Year
University moves to ease financial hardships due to COVID-19
The Board of Trustees of Kansas City University (KCU) announced this week a freeze on tuition for all academic programs for the 2020-21 academic year.
KCU Appoints Founding Dean for the College of Dental Medicine
Linda C. Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP, a highly esteemed dental educator, consultant to industry and dedicated public health professional takes the helm this week at the Kansas City University (KCU) College of Dental Medicine, slated to open in fall 2022 on the Joplin, Missouri, campus.
Match Day 2020
Match Day is the celebration of the National Resident Matching Program® (
Black History Month: Future Doctor Talks Motivation, Aspiration
Chanel Epps, first-year med student, discusses what motivates her in her pursuit of a doctorate of osteopathic medicine (DO) from Kansas City University.
February 2020: From the Desk of the President
Coronavirus: What you need to know
Animal health research offers valuable opportunities to KCU students
KCU offers research opportunities in animal health.
January 2020: From the Desk of the President
In January's newsletter, Dr. Hahn shares recent KCU stories about global health, bioinformatics, graduates earning recognition in diabetes research and two KCU librarians' work published in a notable journal.