Students

When Olivia Langton started medical school at Kansas City University, she expected to be challenged. What she didn’t expect was her class would one day help her make sense of a personal crisis.

At Kansas City University, the next generation of doctors isn’t just learning from textbooks—they’re helping write them.

Ten years ago, Kaheerman Saibire—who goes by the name Sabira—arrived in the United States with a dream and just a few phrases of English.

For newly arrived refugees, the American health care system can feel like a maze without a map. A partnership between Kansas City University’s Center for Population Health and Equity and Della Lamb Community Services is helping to change that.

Kansas City University students are making a difference beyond the classroom through the Stitches Club. 

When Jenna Cook, DO, walks into a room, she brings with her more than just a stethoscope and white coat.

Kansas City University medical students are gaining national attention with a newly published study in Springer Nature Link, a platform known for hosting high-impact scientific and medical research.

Through his research, KCU-Joplin medical student Peter Khoury, MJ, MHA, has established himself as a rising national expert on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)—a painful, often overlooked skin condition. 

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.

Experience the proud moments and inspiring stories from this year’s commencement ceremonies at both our Kansas City and Joplin campuses. Congratulations to the Class of 2025.

As Kansas City University celebrates commencement, three remarkable medical students reflect on the experiences that shaped their journeys. Their stories are a testament to courage, compassion and the power of purpose in medicine.

When Megan Stacy applied to the police academy, it wasn’t part of some grand plan, it just felt right.