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KCU commencement celebrations in Kansas City and Joplin
Experience the proud moments and inspiring stories from this year’s commencement ceremonies at both our Kansas City and Joplin campuses. Congratulations to the Class of 2025.
Resilience, purpose and new beginnings: stories from the class of 2025
As Kansas City University celebrates commencement, three remarkable medical students reflect on the experiences that shaped their journeys. Their stories are a testament to courage, compassion and the power of purpose in medicine.
From rural Missouri to the front lines: KCU student doctor’s unconventional path to medicine
When Megan Stacy applied to the police academy, it wasn’t part of some grand plan, it just felt right.
KCU and UMSL partner to launch optometry pathway
Kansas City University’s Biomedical Sciences Program has teamed up with the UMSL College of Optometry to provide a clear path for KCU students to enter optometry school.
KCU faculty and student uncover the power of immersive tech in medical training
Immersive technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality are transforming medical education by offering students hands-on experience in a safe, virtual environment.
Kansas City University celebrates 2025 graduates filling essential gaps in health care workforce
Kansas City University celebrated a momentous 2025 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, recognizing the accomplishments of its newest graduates and highlighting key moments in the institution’s continuing evolution.
Kansas City University Clinical Psychology program earns full 10-Year APA accreditation
Kansas City University’s Doctor of Clinical Psychology program has received full accreditation for 10 years from the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation.
Future scientists in the making discover DNA with Dr. Williams
Kansas City University recognized as national leader in addressing U.S. physician workforce shortage
A newly released report from the National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data identifies Kansas City University as an impactful force in addressing the growing demand for physicians across Missouri, Kansas, and the nation.
KCU dean honored with prestigious AAO Academy Award for leadership in osteopathic medicine
With a career defined by service, leadership and innovation in osteopathic medicine, W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP, executive dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University, has been honored with the American Academy of Osteopathy’s distinguished Academy Award.
A house call in the highlands: A medical student’s unforgettable experience with KCU’s global health outreach
At the Carmelo de Nazareth Convent, nestled in a remote mountain village in the highlands of Guatemala, Kansas City University’s team of student doctors, faculty and alumni physician volunteers were hard at work.
KCU researcher works to catch ALS before it strikes
Imagine a world where a simple blood test could give ALS patients a fighting chance, years before symptoms begin. At Kansas City University, Abdulbaki Agbas, PhD, MSc, professor of Biosciences, is working to make that vision a reality.