KCU News
KCU-Joplin Receives $50,000 Grant to Support Outreach to Children
Jun 27, 2019
With the support of the Philanthropic Society’s grant, KCU will expand Score 1 to serve all 11 of the elementary schools in the Joplin School District during the next school year.
Class of 2019 achieves 100% placement
Jun 20, 2019
The final numbers for medical school residency are in, and the Kansas City University (KCU) 2019 graduating class of osteopathic physicians has achieved a 100...
KCU’s Global Health Program Continues a Legacy of Service
Jun 11, 2019
Last semester, a team of more than 40 third- and fourth-year KCU osteopathic medical students traveled to Guatemala to provide health care and education to...
KCU Earns Exceptional Outcome Designation
Jun 7, 2019
The American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) awarded KCU 10-year accreditation status until 2029.
KCU Announces Plans for a College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, Mo.
Jun 4, 2019
Plans underway for a program designed to meet the significant oral health need.
KCU-Joplin Students Create Anatomy Education Videos
May 22, 2019
While preparing for his anatomy practical exam, KCU-Joplin second-year osteopathic medical student, Parker Adams, searched online for videos and resources to...
Psychology Students Share Thoughts on Mental Health Awareness Month
May 21, 2019
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month across the U.S. To shine light on the importance of mental health, six students from the Doctorate of...
KCU-Joplin Student Doctors Test Their Skills in the Wilderness
May 20, 2019
In March and April, the KCU-Joplin MedCorps and Emergency Medicine Club hosted a series of events about practicing medicine in the wilderness. The series began...
Kansas City University Celebrates Class of 2019
May 15, 2019
Kansas City University (KCU) held the Commencement Ceremony for 362 osteopathic physicians and scientists on Saturday, May11, 2019, at Kansas City’s...
April 2019: From the Desk of the President
In this month's newsletter, Dr. Hahn shares news about KCU-Joplin's partnership with MSSU, a visit from Kansas City mayor, Sly James, a new memorial for former student, Kate Loos, an AACOM award for KCU's University Relations department, news about alum Russel Horn, and KCU's Psychology department interview about teen depression.
Kansas City Mayor Sly James on Equity and Inclusion
Apr 17, 2019
Kansas City Mayor Sly James received a standing ovation from KCU students, faculty and staff after a recent conversation around his initiative of racial equity...
KCU Alum Saves Man's Life From Frightening Deluge
Apr 10, 2019
“I remember thinking, it’s not this guy’s day to die,” said Russell Bowman, a KCU alum from the class of 1989, as he was briefed...