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ATSU-KCOM’s Still OPTI awarded grant to establish Missouri GME Technical Assistance Center

With a goal of increasing the number of physicians serving Missouri’s rural and underserved communities, A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (ATSU-KCOM) Still Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institution (OPTI) has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) to establish the Missouri Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-ASHS Audiology students hold 10th annual E.A.R. Day

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program at A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) hosted a Halloween-themed Education And Recreation (E.A.R.) Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. First held in 2015, E.A.R. Day was organized by ATSU-ASHS alumna Lisa Bell, AuD, ’16, after Bell received a HEAR (Humanitarian, Education, and Awareness Resources) grant from […]

University Headlines
ATSU-SOMA takes home historic Founder’s Day flag football tournament championship win

Second-year students from A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) made history at this year’s annual Founder’s Day flag football tournament championship, capturing their first-ever championship title with a 20-0 victory over  ATSU-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Physical Therapy students. Earlier in the week, ATSU-ASHS Physician Assistant students faced the PT team, […]

Still Magazine
Powered progress: ATSU-ASHS students, faculty empower patients with next-gen technology

As technology advances faster than ever, ATSU stands at the forefront of preparing healthcareproviders of the future. What started as a showcased robotic device at the University’s annual healthcare expo has become a catalyst for change across the University in classrooms, clinics, and communities. The device, a wearable exoskeleton, now plays a pivotal role in […]

Still Magazine
The Wilson family secures a Mark Twain letter for the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine

On ATSU’s campus in Kirksville, Missouri, where osteopathic medicine first took root, stories of visionary people and bold ideas still echo through the halls. One of these stories connects the worlds of literature and osteopathic medicine and highlights a friendship with the famous American writer and humorist, Mark Twain. Thanks to the generosity of the […]

Scholarly Activity
A.T. Still Research Institute hosts annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium

A.T. Still Research Institute (ATSRI) hosted the annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium (IBRS) Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, on A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Kirksville, Missouri, campus. The event featured oral and poster presentations of research studies by ATSU graduate students, faculty, and staff; Still OPTI resident physicians; Truman State University undergraduate students; and other biomedical researchers […]

Seasonal Chancellor Updates
Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, and every day, we are thankful for the generosity and dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Your compassion, service, and commitment enable A.T. Still University to live its mission and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. In observance of Thanksgiving, ATSU offices and patient care centers in Kirksville, Missouri; […]

Faculty & Staff Headlines
ATSU-ASDOH’s Dr. Park receives lifetime achievement award

Jae Hyun Park, DMD, MSD, MS, PhD, professor and chair of the postgraduate orthodontic program at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH), was recently honored with the 2025 Arthur A. Dugoni Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Western Orthodontic Conference. Awarded by the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO), the […]

Faculty & Staff Headlines
ATSU-MOSDOH’s Dr. Owosho inducted as Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria

Adepitan Owosho, BChD, (D)ABOMP, (F)AAOMP, (F)AAOM, FAMedS, professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology and oral medicine, and Specialty Care Unit director for oral medicine, dental oncology, and urgent care at A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria.  This […]

Faculty & Staff Headlines
ATSU-ASHS’ Dr. Spies recognized with board certification in forensic anthropology

Amy J. Spies, PhD, assistant professor of clinical anatomy in the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) has earned board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Anthropology (D-ABFA), the field’s highest recognized professional credential.  This certification signifies advanced expertise in forensic anthropological methods, theory, […]

University Headlines
Photos: ATSU’s Mesa, Arizona, campus celebrates Founder’s Day

Every October, A.T. Still University commemorates its founder, A.T. Still, DO, with a University-wide celebration honoring his influence and the rich history of healthcare, education, and correlated scholarly activity he began. The University’s Mesa, Arizona, campus celebrated Founder’s Day on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, as students, faculty, and staff, along with their families and friends, […]

AT Still Library News
Library Staff Profile: Laura Barkema

November’s staff profile highlight is Laura Barkema, MLIS, the Communications Librarian on the Mesa campus. She is also the liaison for Audiology, PA, DMSc, MSBMS, and DIHS. Position title: Liaison and Communications Librarian How long have you worked for the library: One year and change. What made you want to work in libraries?  I was […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-KCOM students present at AAA regional conference

A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) students recently represented the University with distinction at the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) Regional Conference in Columbia, Missouri.  Jacob Meier, OMS II; Meghan Ott, OMS II; Vedant Soni, OMS II; Nitish Bhargava, OMS II; Brianna Scivinsky, OMS II; and Nicholas Weinman, OMS II, each delivered oral […]

Student Headlines
ATSU’s Harm Reduction Club leads effort to deliver 3,600 naloxone kits across Arizona

Founded in 2021, A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Harm Reduction Club continues to make an impact across Arizona through education, outreach, and advocacy. This year, more than 160 volunteers joined the club to assemble over 3,600 naloxone kits, providing lifesaving resources to individuals throughout the state. Each kit represents ATSU’s ongoing commitment to public health and […]