Medical Education

Simple habits to improve longevity

Apr 10, 2026

Dr. Nicole Fremarek, professor at KCU, shares insights on how to improve longevity. From what you put into your body to how you move and connect with others, these everyday factors can have a lasting impact on your health and well-being.

Struggling to sleep? Here is how stress could be affecting you

Apr 10, 2026

Dr. Ken Stewart, professor at KCU, discusses the connection between sleep and stress. He shares practical tips for improving sleep, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and limiting screen time before bed to support better overall health.

How much does sleep really affect your health?

Apr 3, 2026

KCU professor Dr. Benjamin Grin discusses the importance of sleep and how it impacts one's overall health.

The risks of alcohol consumption

Apr 3, 2026

KCU professor Dr. Ken Stewart addresses the risks of alcohol consumption in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month.

One productivity habit every student should try and more student success tips

By Jennifer Lindholm Mar 2, 2026

At Kansas City University, Kasey Johnson, EdD, MaTL, Med, director of Learning Enhancement, is implementing a framework that enhances academic excellence and guide graduate health sciences students from acceptance through graduation.

Decoding health, one data point at a time

By Jennifer Lindholm Feb 24, 2026

In a world where data holds the key to unlocking medical breakthroughs, the upcoming master’s program in bioinformatics at Kansas City University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills to lead in this rapidly growing field.

Finding her path to dermatology | A KCU Match Day story

By Jennifer Lindholm Feb 23, 2026

By the time Alexandra Lawlor, DO, MPH, opened her Match Day email, she knew one thing for certain: she had given the process everything she had. That confidence was built over years of discovery and clinical preparation, and it ultimately led her to dermatology.

How the College of Biosciences is transforming anatomy education

By Jennifer Lindholm Feb 5, 2026

In today’s fast-evolving world of medical education, technology is reshaping how students connect with complex topics — and Kansas City University is leading the charge.

Medicine's magic wand

By Haley Reardon Jan 16, 2026

KCU students are among the first to wield new AI-powered POCUS devices – training with tech that feels like portable, medical magic. 

KCU students serve as health advocates to help refugees navigate health care access

Dec 15, 2025

Through the Refugee Health Navigator Program, Kansas City University students learn whole-person care by walking alongside refugee families as they navigate the U.S. health care system.

KCU-COM Class of 2026 secures Military Match Day placements

Dec 10, 2025

Congratulations to members of the KCU-COM Class of 2026 who participated in Military Match Day!

Surprise discovery during POCUS Practice

By Haley Reardon Dec 3, 2025

A routine moment of hands-on practice turned into something far more memorable—both professionally and personally—for second-year medical student Bryant Pace.