KCU News
KCU hand surgeon takes on national role to help grow medical education
At Kansas City University, the next generation of doctors isn’t just learning from textbooks—they’re helping write them.
How this KCU Alumnus is protecting worker health at the Department of Energy
Kansas City University alumnus Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Everson, DO, MPH, is making a difference at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as chief medical officer.
KCU alum serves up pasta after saving lives
KCU alum Dr. Mitchell Fagan balances life as an ER doctor with his passion for pasta as the owner of Zero Zero, a Kansas City restaurant and pasta shop focused on handmade, locally sourced dishes.
KCU tackles the physician shortage, one doctor at a time
Dr. Robert Steele, a 2022 KCU graduate, shares why Joplin felt like the right place to build his career.
KCU brings cutting-edge orthopedic training to the heartland
Kansas City University welcomed 30 top medical students from across the country for the fourth annual Orthopedic Boot Camp.
KCU’s Dr. Nicole Fremarek on the risks of TikTok skincare trends
Kansas City University's Dr. Nicole Fremarek explains why many viral TikTok skincare routines can be harmful for teens.
Affordable dental care now available from KCU’s future dentists
Third-year dental students at Kansas City University are now providing comprehensive dental care at the KCU Oral Health Center—under the expert supervision of licensed faculty.
KCU recognized as one of Ingram’s 2025 Best Companies to Work For
Kansas City University is proud to be named one of Ingram’s 2025 Best Companies to Work For in the mid-sized category.
Becoming Dr. Sabira: A journey of resilience, loss and purpose
Ten years ago, Kaheerman Saibire—who goes by the name Sabira—arrived in the United States with a dream and just a few phrases of English.
Spotting the early signs of Alzheimer’s: insight from KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart
Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million Americans over the age of 65, making it the most common form of dementia.
KCU Center for Population Health and Equity program helps break barriers in refugee health care
For newly arrived refugees, the American health care system can feel like a maze without a map. A partnership between Kansas City University’s Center for Population Health and Equity and Della Lamb Community Services is helping to change that.
KCU alumna Dr. Denise Wunderler featured on the D.O. or Do Not podcast
From orthopedic surgery to sports medicine, and now working her dream job with Harley-Davidson, Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASM, has had a truly unique medical journey.