Haley Reardon

Few medical students complete their education at a launchpad—but for Saahil Golia, the dream of becoming a physician has always been tied to something bigger—something beyond the boundaries of traditional practice and, quite literally, the stratosphere.

Robert White, PhD, didn’t originally set out to become a dean. When he joined KCU in 2010, his plan was to focus on teaching, advising students and continuing his research. But he soon found himself drawn to academic leadership.

At the Carmelo de Nazareth Convent, nestled in a remote mountain village in the highlands of Guatemala, Kansas City University’s team of student doctors, faculty and alumni physician volunteers were hard at work.