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

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New study shows Kansas City University generates nearly half a billion in economic impact annually

By Haley Reardon Mar 20, 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.

Breaking barriers: Dental student doctors path to possibility

By Haley Reardon Mar 2, 2026

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.

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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 congenital heart disease, he underwent open-heart surgeries in elementary school and again in high school.