KCU News
KCU and UMSL partner to launch optometry pathway
Kansas City University’s Biomedical Sciences Program has teamed up with the UMSL College of Optometry to provide a clear path for KCU students to enter optometry school.
KCU faculty and student uncover the power of immersive tech in medical training
Immersive technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality are transforming medical education by offering students hands-on experience in a safe, virtual environment.
Kansas City University celebrates 2025 graduates filling essential gaps in health care workforce
Kansas City University celebrated a momentous 2025 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, recognizing the accomplishments of its newest graduates and highlighting key moments in the institution’s continuing evolution.
Kansas City University Clinical Psychology program earns full 10-Year APA accreditation
Kansas City University’s Doctor of Clinical Psychology program has received full accreditation for 10 years from the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation.
Future scientists in the making discover DNA with Dr. Williams
Kansas City University recognized as national leader in addressing U.S. physician workforce shortage
A newly released report from the National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data identifies Kansas City University as an impactful force in addressing the growing demand for physicians across Missouri, Kansas, and the nation.
KCU dean honored with prestigious AAO Academy Award for leadership in osteopathic medicine
With a career defined by service, leadership and innovation in osteopathic medicine, W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP, executive dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University, has been honored with the American Academy of Osteopathy’s distinguished Academy Award.
A house call in the highlands: A medical student’s unforgettable experience with KCU’s global health outreach
At the Carmelo de Nazareth Convent, nestled in a remote mountain village in the highlands of Guatemala, Kansas City University’s team of student doctors, faculty and alumni physician volunteers were hard at work.
KCU researcher works to catch ALS before it strikes
Imagine a world where a simple blood test could give ALS patients a fighting chance, years before symptoms begin. At Kansas City University, Abdulbaki Agbas, PhD, MSc, professor of Biosciences, is working to make that vision a reality.
Kansas City University achieves healthiest employer status for fifth straight year
Kansas City University has been recognized as one of the Kansas City Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of 2025, a prestigious honor that highlights organizations leading the way in employee health and well-being.
KCU student brings heart to the field as Miracle League buddy
Olivia Kaufman, a second-year medical student at Kansas City University, is gaining hands-on experience with the kids she hopes to treat one day—not in a clinic, but on a baseball field.
Kenneth Heiles, DO, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Kenneth A. Heiles, DO, campus dean of Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Joplin, Missouri, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.