KCU News

Score 1 for Health brings free screenings and STEM activities to KC kids

Sep 12, 2025

Elementary students from Vita Nova Charter School visited Kansas City University (KCU) for Score 1 for Health, a program founded by former Kansas City Chiefs player Deron Cherry.

KCU medical students give screenings to local kids

Sep 12, 2025

Nearly 300 Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School students received health screenings through Score 1 for Health, a preventative health initiative at KCU, giving children care and second-year medical students their first clinical experience.

KCU and UMKC partner to create PharmD pathway for biomedical sciences graduates

By Jennifer Lindholm Sep 10, 2025

Kansas City University Master of Biomedical Sciences graduates now have a new pathway into the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City through a new partnership.

Dr. Ken Stewart highlights study linking diet, exercise to lower diabetes risk

Sep 5, 2025

Dr. Ken Stewart shares results from a six-year clinical trial study showing that combining the Mediterranean diet with regular, moderate exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 31%.

Understanding Alpha-gal syndrome with Dr. Rex Archer on KCUR-FM

Sep 3, 2025

Dr. Rex Archer from KCU joined Steve Kraske on Up to Date to discuss Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause serious reactions to red meat.

NIH fellowship offers KCU students prestigious research experience and residency advantage

By Haley Reardon Sep 2, 2025

“We’re training skeptics and detectives,” said Jeffrey Staudinger, PhD, professor of pharmacology at Kansas City University. “These students will leave not just knowing more about cancer biology, but also how to ask the right questions — a skill every good clinician needs.”

Labor Day water safety tips with Dr. Stewart

Aug 29, 2025

KCU assistant professor Dr. Stewart shares quick reminders for a safe holiday weekend: wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, skip alcohol on the water and always use a life jacket.

KCU physician weighs in on viral anti-sunscreen trend

Aug 27, 2025

KCU professor and alumna Nicole Fremarek, DO, dives into the viral push to skip sunscreen, highlighting the real risks of sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer, while addressing safe sun exposure and vitamin D.

Elevating clinician well-being: A conversation with Marc B. Hahn, DO

By Marc B. Hahn, DO, FAOCA, President and CEO Aug 25, 2025

As the health care workforce faces unprecedented pressures, national leaders are uniting to address burnout, resilience and well-being for clinicians across all disciplines.

Where compassion meets global health through KCU in Kenya

Aug 22, 2025

For a decade, Kansas City University has partnered with Bonyo’s Kenya Mission, sending student groups twice a year to provide care, practice osteopathic principles and gain hands-on global health experience.

Bridging the gap: Generosity expands access to care at KCU’s Oral Health Center

By Haley Reardon Aug 22, 2025

The goal is simple: everyone should be able to afford the care they need.

Kansas City University establishes College of Health Professions

By Haley Reardon Aug 21, 2025

Kansas City University has established a new College of Health Professions, a milestone that reflects the University’s steady growth from its roots as a college of osteopathic medicine into one of the nation’s fastest growing health sciences universities.