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KCU students learn medicine through human connection

By Jennifer Lindholm Feb 19, 2026

“All I want is normal.” After surviving a devastating car accident in July 2025 that left him with multiple spinal fractures, broken ribs and legs, brain swelling and severe sepsis, Terry spent more than a month in the ICU.

White coats and wedding rings

Feb 12, 2026

At the Kansas City University Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin, Missouri, two couples are proving that love and ambition can go hand in hand.

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.

KCU medical student Suhas Babu turns personal heart condition into purpose

By Haley Reardon Feb 4, 2026

When Suhas Babu thinks about why he’s in medical school, he starts with his heart. Born with congenital heart disease, he underwent open-heart surgeries in elementary school and again in high school.

How a KCU student turned curiosity into meaningful research

By Elizabeth Alex Feb 3, 2026

Mahan Hadjian didn’t expect to find himself at the cutting-edge of national research, but that’s exactly where he landed thanks to a prestigious fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. 

KCU welcomes inaugural class of future anesthesiologist assistants

By Haley Reardon Jan 20, 2026

Kansas City University (KCU) welcomed its first class of 24 students to the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program at the Joplin Campus, marking an important milestone in the University’s ongoing efforts to address critical health care workforce needs.

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 receive multiple awards at 2025 Kansas City Medical Conference

By Haley Reardon Dec 22, 2025

Kansas City University osteopathic medical students earned top honors across every competition category at the 2025 Kansas City Medical Conference held December 6, 2025.

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.

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.

KCU medical student wins KC Marathon

By Jennifer Lindholm Nov 13, 2025

When Kansas City University second-year osteopathic medical student Bryce Merriman crossed the finish line of the Kansas City Marathon, he wasn’t just completing 26.2 miles.

Local fifth graders receive free physicals at KCU-Joplin

Sep 19, 2025

The Score 1 for Health program provided free head-to-toe physicals and dental exams for local fifth graders at KCU-Joplin.