Leadership
KCU alumnus and Board Chair Robert S. Juhasz, DO, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Kansas City University (KCU) proudly celebrates alumnus and Board of Trustees Chair Robert S. Juhasz, DO, MACOI, FACP, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine.
Andrew Davis, MPA, named vice provost for Enrollment Management
Kansas City University has appointed Andrew Davis, MPA, as vice provost for Enrollment Management.
KCU is helping close the dental and health care shortage gap
Marc B. Hahn, DO, President and CEO of Kansas City University, highlights the efforts of KCU to expand the physician and dental workforce, particularly in primary care and rural areas.
New director joins KCU to expand clinical partnerships
Driven by a commitment to meaningful impact, Brandy Palacios, PT, DPT, MS, brings her leadership in clinical education to Kansas City University as the new director of Clinical Education Development and Strategic Initiatives.
Where compassion meets global health through KCU in Kenya
For a decade, Kansas City University has partnered with Bonyo’s Kenya Mission, sending student groups twice a year to provide care, practice osteopathic principles and gain hands-on global health experience.
KCU promotes Matt Haase as chief of staff in the Office of the President
Following a year of impactful leadership and strategic counsel, Matt Haase has been promoted to chief of staff in the Office of the President at Kansas City University.
A legacy of leadership: Robert White, PhD, transitions to new role after a decade as dean
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.
KCU Board Chair Robert Juhasz, DO, receives William D. Miller Award
Robert S. Juhasz, DO, MACOI, FACP, chair of the Kansas City University Board of Trustees and a 1981 graduate of the University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named the 2025 recipient of the William D. Miller Award by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Getch joins athletics to explore embracing body image beyond the game
In this first episode of Win for KC’s bi-monthly video series, Winning @ Wellness, Dr. Sarah Getch discusses the impact of body image on athletes.
Student dentist takes a bite into leadership role with ASDA
Alexon Tiem, a second-year dental student, has been appointed District 9 Trustee for the American Student Dental Association.
Dr. Gautam J. Desai named ACOFP president
Gautam J. Desai, DO, FACOFP, professor and chair of Primary Care at Kansas City University, has been named the president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. A respected leader and beloved mentor, Desai makes history as the first Indian American to assume this prestigious role.
Kansas City University welcomes Tanya Honderick as director of the Joplin Campus Center for Population Health and Equity
Kansas City University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Honderick, MPH, MS, RN, CPH, as the director of the Center for Population Health and Equity on the University’s Joplin, Missouri, campus.