Haley Reardon

Director of Communications

Haley Reardon joined KCU’s University Relations team in March 2021. She has an extensive background in communications and public relations having held roles in both the health care and higher education sectors. Her work has earned numerous gold and silver awards through the American Advertising Federation – Heartland Division. She completed her bachelors degree in communications at Missouri State University. In her free time she enjoys a good bargain hunt, gardening, riding shotgun with her husband, Keith and spending time at home with her family.

Recent Blog Posts By Haley Reardon

Suhas Babu in his white coat in front of the Kansas City University sign that reads: improving the well-being of the communities we serve

KCU medical student Suhas Babu turns personal heart condition into purpose

By Haley Reardon Feb 4, 2026

When Suhas Babu thinks about why he’s in medical school, he starts with his heart. Born with a congenital bicuspid aortic valve—a structural heart defect—he underwent open-heart surgeries in elementary school and again in high school.

Prevention power

By Haley Reardon Jan 22, 2026

For Tanya Honderick, MPH, MS, RN, CPH, the journey into nursing began with a desire to serve others holistically. But it was during her final clinical rotation in nursing school at the Wyandotte County Health Department that she discovered her true calling in population health.

KCU welcomes inaugural class of future anesthesiologist assistants

By Haley Reardon Jan 20, 2026

Kansas City University (KCU) welcomed its first class of 24 students to the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program at the Joplin Campus, marking an important milestone in the University’s ongoing efforts to address critical health care workforce needs.