KCU News

When your values become your vocation, the impact reaches far beyond the exam room. For Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine alums Racquel Stucky, DO (COM 2015), and Brad Stucky, DO (COM 2014), medicine isn’t just a career, it’s a calling to serve those who are too often overlooked.

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.

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

As we join the nation in honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on his lifelong commitment to justice, equality and service.

Kansas City University has appointed Andrew Davis, MPA, as vice provost for Enrollment Management.

KCU-Joplin has officially launched its Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program, welcoming its inaugural cohort and marking an exciting new chapter in health care education.

Many people reset their health goals at the start of the year, but some food choices are still guided by outdated advice.

For most medical students, the fourth year is a whirlwind. For Kansas City University Class of 2025 College of Osteopathic Medicine alumni Mikayla and Dominic Maiuro, it was a mix of excitement, stress and careful planning as they worked toward their dream specialties.

Katina Rue, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, vividly recalls stories of her mother navigating life in a remote Southwestern community, where limited access to health care and low health literacy meant barriers to health were everywhere.

Jessica Nelson, DO, a 2025 graduate of Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has always worn her heart on her sleeve—especially when it comes to her love for the Minnesota Vikings. 

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death for both men and women, yet many underestimate their risk.

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