KCU News

The gift of a lifetime

Aug 15, 2025

When her doctor in Plainfield, Indiana, asked her to schedule a six-month follow-up — and the earliest available appointment was eight months out — 97-year-old Lucille Ali knew something was wrong.

The journey of giving back: Dr. Ghassan Fahel’s path from KCU to a visionary future

Aug 15, 2025

In 1994, Ghassan Fahel, DO, a proud graduate of Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, embarked on a remarkable journey in medicine that has led him to a thriving career and an enduring legacy of giving back. 

KCU students guide refugees through health care, one step at a time

Aug 15, 2025

At Kansas City University, the Center for Population Health and Equity partners with Della Lamb Community Services to connect refugees with trained medical student health navigators.

Kansas City University names Thomas Moorman as senior vice provost for Student Success

By Jennifer Lindholm Aug 12, 2025

Kansas City University is moving forward in its effort to support student achievement with the appointment of Thomas Moorman, EdD, as senior vice provost for Student Success.

KCU medical student proves growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone

By Jennifer Lindholm Aug 12, 2025

For fourth-year Kansas City University osteopathic medical student Nicolette Duong, medicine is more than a profession — it’s a commitment to advocacy, dignity and showing up when it matters most.

While learning about cancer, KCU medical student discovers his own

Aug 11, 2025

It started as a joke. Thomas Parpana was in a lecture about cancer when he felt a lump in his neck. 

The cancer you might miss until it’s too late — and how to catch it early

Aug 8, 2025

Bladder cancer often goes undetected until it’s advanced, but knowing the warning signs could make all the difference.

Pinning and hooding ceremony marks defining moments for KCU biosciences and clinical psychology students

By Jennifer Lindholm Aug 6, 2025
The College of Biosciences (COB) at Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated important milestones during its pinning and hooding ceremonies, honoring more than...

KCU harnesses AI to transform medical education and patient care

Aug 4, 2025

Through innovative programs like Point-of-Care Ultrasound training and AI-driven tools that identify scan abnormalities or simplify complex medical language for patients, Dr. Joseph Williams highlights how Kansas City University is equipping future physicians with cutting-edge resources.

Kansas City University opens applications for new anesthesiologist assistant program

By Jennifer Lindholm Aug 1, 2025

Kansas City University has officially opened the admissions portal for its new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program, which will launch in January 2026 at the Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin, Missouri.

From policy to patients: A student’s unconventional road to medicine

By Haley Reardon Jul 30, 2025

Peter Khoury once had a seat in the boardroom. Now, the aspiring dermatologist is headed to the exam room.