KCU News

Trans adults on edge as legislatures broaden focus beyond children

Jun 2, 2024

Medical school is hard enough, but KCU student Charlie Adams’s existence was on the line, so he took a day off from clinic rotations in Kansas City and drove three hours to the Missouri Capitol.

KCU medical students author resolution to expand treatment for opioid use disorders during pregnancy

May 29, 2024

A Kansas City University (KCU) osteopathic medicine student is making big strides toward fulfilling KCU’s vision and changing health care for good along the way.

Delta Dental of Missouri awards $50,000 to KCU to support those in need of dental care

May 28, 2024

The funding is part of Delta Dental of Missouri’s 2024 mission giving initiatives, which included awarding nearly $350,000 in oral health grants to eight organizations to support oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes across the state.

Matt Haase named director of strategic relations for KCU

May 24, 2024

In this role, Haase will provide executive leadership for KCU, advising the president on issues that support the university’s mission and goals, staying abreast of proposals and legislative matters that may impact the university, and building relationships with professional, community, civic leaders and organizations.

KCU osteopathic medical student extends studies into bioethics

May 22, 2024

Benjamin Pautler, third-year medical student and anatomy fellow, came to KCU energized to embrace his medical school studies after a gap year. However, it was an inspiring speaker during orientation who planted a seed that would add an unexpected and meaningful layer to his medical education by piquing his interest in the study of bioethics.

KCU celebrates largest graduating class with appearance by preeminent expert in population health

May 17, 2024

Dr. Georges C. Benjamin promotes dream to become the healthiest nation in one generation.

KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate honored with 2024 Excellence in Public Health Award

By Haley Reardon May 13, 2024

Andrew Kochvar had just started his first year of medical school at KCU when COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Though he was several years away from becoming an osteopathic physician, he knew he had to do something to help. 

Woman honors late father by graduating from medical school

May 10, 2024

After losing her father to COVID-19 while attending medical school, Anne Ast walked across the stage and graduated from KCU with a plan to serve rural communities. 

Growing shortage in physicians impacts rural areas

May 8, 2024

A growing shortage in physicians is impacting rural areas. KCU's Class of 2024 aims to help fill the gap.

Coping with seasonal allergies

May 8, 2024

Did you know pollen in the air can settle in the lining of your nose, which causes irritation? KCU's Dr. John Paulson gives tips and insight on how to cope with seasonal allergies.

KCU graduates address shortage in primary care

May 8, 2024

Kansas City University Class of 2024 graduates address shortage in primary care in the Joplin area. 

KCU-Joplin Class of 2024 commencement

May 8, 2024

Kansas City University celebrates 154 graduates in Joplin during the Class of 2024 commencement ceremony.