KCU News

Dr. Nicole Fremarek, professor at KCU, shares insights on how to improve longevity. From what you put into your body to how you move and connect with others, these everyday factors can have a lasting impact on your health and well-being.

Dr. Ken Stewart, professor at KCU, discusses the connection between sleep and stress. He shares practical tips for improving sleep, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and limiting screen time before bed to support better overall health.

Kansas City University (KCU) students and alumni were recently recognized for their research excellence at two major medical research conferences.

KCU professor Dr. Benjamin Grin discusses the importance of sleep and how it impacts one's overall health.

KCU professor Dr. Ken Stewart addresses the risks of alcohol consumption in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month.

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation (the Foundation) recently established a $500,000 endowed scholarship in honor of Kansas City University  alumna Capt. Rebecca deVillers, MC, USN, DO.

The energy was unmistakable on both KCU campuses as fourth-year osteopathic medical students gathered in Kansas City and Joplin, and tuned in remotely from across the country, to celebrate Match Day 2026.

Kansas City University (KCU), a private not-for-profit health sciences university with campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, announced results of a new economic impact study conducted by consulting firm Tripp Umbach.

At Kansas City University, Kasey Johnson, EdD, MaTL, Med, director of Learning Enhancement, is implementing a framework that enhances academic excellence and guide graduate health sciences students from acceptance through graduation.

As an aspiring medical student, Allison Abraham, DO, was keenly interested in understanding international health care, knowing that a global lens would inform her knowledge as a future physician.

When people hear “first-generation student,” they often think of someone who’s the first in their family to complete college. Student Doctor Heather Sams’ story, however, redefines what it means to be first-gen: she’s the first in her family to graduate from high school.  

As AI becomes more integrated into classrooms and daily life, parents and teachers are navigating new questions about how it shapes children’s thinking and development.