News Releases

Kansas City University hosted a regional roundtable as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Nutrition Initiative, bringing together federal, academic, health care and community leaders to explore how stronger nutrition education can better prepare future physicians to prevent and manage chronic disease.

Kansas City University and the University of Kansas Medical Center announce the appointment of Abiodun E. Akinwuntan, PhD, MBA, MPH, MIH, as provost and executive vice president for Academic, Research and Clinical Affairs at KCU.

Kansas City University has welcomed six new members to its Board of Trustees, adding distinguished professionals in health care, higher education, philanthropy and business to help guide the University’s continued growth and impact.

Kansas City University has received a $410,000, two-year grant from the Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County to expand school-based mental health services for Kansas City Public Schools students, strengthening early access to care and building resilience for children and families across Kansas City.

Kansas City University has earned full accreditation in human simulation from the Association of SP Educators, marking a significant milestone for SIMPACT, the University’s simulation department, and recognizing excellence in simulated patient–based medical education.

Kansas City University celebrated its 2026 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, honoring 476 graduates as they take the next step in their professional journeys in health care.

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.

Kansas City University is accelerating its research footprint with the appointment of Kim Tran, MD, PhD, as dean of the College of Biosciences and vice provost of Research.

Kansas City University has been awarded a one-year $273,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to launch a new initiative designed to strengthen health care access in rural communities across Southeast Kansas and Western Missouri.

Expansion equips every student with handheld Butterfly iQ+ devices and integrates ScanLab™ training app across the four-year curriculum. Butterfly...

Kansas City University and Missouri Valley College announced a new academic partnership that creates an accelerated pathway for high-achieving MVC Honors College students. 

Kansas City University is proving that a mission-driven culture and employee well-being go hand in hand, earning national workplace recognition as a Great College to Work For®.