Kansas City University (KCU) has thus far received a total of $16 million in federal and foundation support for the development and building of a new Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) on both their Kansas City and Joplin campuses.

Students admitted to a new accelerated med school and dental school program announced by Pittsburg State University and Kansas City University (KCU) will save money and time on their path to becoming health care professionals, getting them into the field of medicine more quickly at a time when physicians and dentists are in demand in rural areas like Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.

Sharon Gustowski, DO, MPH, joined KCU as the Kansas City campus dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this leadership role she works to foster an environment where faculty, staff and students learn from each other.

KCU-Joplin began the 2022-23 academic year with new leadership at the helm after Kenneth Heiles, DO, was named campus dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine.