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ATSU-CGHS’ commencement ceremony honors the class of 2026

A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) celebrated the graduation of 179 students from nine different degree programs on Friday, May 22, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. 67 earned master of public health (MPH) degrees, 36 earned doctor of education in health professions (EdD) degrees, 26 earned doctor of health […]

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ATSU-KCOM, the founding school of osteopathic medicine, celebrates class of 2026 with commencement ceremony

A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), the founding school of osteopathic medicine, marked the graduation of students from the class of 2026 with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, in Kirksville, Missouri. ATSU-KCOM awarded 161 students their doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees, while two students graduated from ATSU-KCOM’s master of science […]

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ATSU-MOSDOH celebrates class of 2026 with commencement ceremony in Kirksville, Missouri

A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) celebrated 70 students becoming doctors of dental medicine during a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, in Kirksville, Missouri. Additionally, one graduate also earned their master of public health degree.  Teresa A. Dolan, DDS, MPH, vice president and chief clinical officer, Dentsply Sirona, senior […]

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ATSU-ASDOH celebrates 76 graduates with class of 2026 commencement ceremony

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) celebrated the class of 2026 on Friday, May 8, at the Madison Center for the Arts in Phoenix, Arizona.  The ceremony included remarks from ATSU-ASDOH Dean Desmond Gallagher, BDS, MA, FACD, as well as ATSU Chancellor Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84, and O.T. Wendel, […]

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ATSU-KCOM and ATSU-SOMA again recognized as leaders in U.S. News & World Report rankings

A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA) have again been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Medical Schools list for leading the nation in graduates who practice in rural areas, primary care, and who serve underserved communities.  For the third consecutive year, […]

Student Headlines
Interprofessional collaboration in education: The ATSU Doctor of Occupational Therapy experience

Aly Kouyate, OTD, ’28, is a student in the A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, class of 2028. A graduate of Syracuse University with a bachelor of science in kinesiology, Kouyate chose ATSU-ASHS for its emphasis on leadership opportunities and a collaborative learning environment that mirrors real-world healthcare […]

Student Headlines
Launching her career with confidence: ATSU’s SLP program helps alumna succeed from day one

In her first year as a speech-language pathologist, Mackenzie Gulka, SLP, ’25, is already helping patients regain communication skills and return to daily activities that bring meaning to their lives. She credits the hands-on education and mentorship she received in A.T. Still University’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program for preparing her to start her career with […]

AT Still Library News
Missouri Campus Library Summer Updates

A New Year, New Opportunities  A new academic year brings new opportunities to learn, discover, and thrive, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As we welcome our newest medical and dental students and reconnect with returning students, faculty, and staff, we’re excited to offer the resources, expertise, and services […]

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ATSU-ASHS PA program holds White Coat Ceremony, welcoming 100 new students

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) introduced the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program class of 2028 with a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. The White Coat Ceremony is a symbol of a student’s dedication to becoming a compassionate, competent healthcare professional. Characteristic of […]

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ATSU-MOSDOH welcomes 64 new dental students with White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) honored the incoming class of 2030 with a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Truman State University’s Baldwin Hall in Kirksville, Missouri.  Additionally, the School welcomed 10 students who are members of the Advanced Standing International Dentist program, designed for internationally […]

AT Still Library News
New Library Research Processes

Whether you are an old hat at scoping or systematic reviews or dipping your toes into evidence synthesis with your first review, the Library is here to partner with you every step of the way. To better serve our campus community, we have streamlined our research assistance processes and clarified our service models. If you […]

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ATSU-SOMA introduces 164 future doctors of osteopathic medicine with White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) welcomed its incoming class of osteopathic medical students on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. White coats have been worn for more than 100 years by physicians, and this formal ceremony recognizes students for reaching a milestone in their professional education. During the ceremony, […]

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ATSU-ASDOH celebrates class of 2030 with White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) celebrated 79 members of the class of 2030 with a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. The White Coat Ceremony marks the students’ entrance into the health professions, and symbolizes their commitment to the obligations of their new profession. […]

Faculty & Staff Headlines
ATSU-MOSDOH’s Dr. Silva honored as Missouri Dental Association Dentist of the Year

Herbert Silva, DMD, FICD, comprehensive care unit director, assistant professor, A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH), has been named the 2025 Missouri Dental Association (MDA) Dentist of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes a member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the Association, the profession of dentistry, and/or the community in […]

Alumni Headlines
A dentist, a translator, a champion for children’s oral health: Meet ATSU-MOSDOH grad Atousa Choopani Dastgerdi

Atousa Choopani Dastgerdi, DMD, ’26, is a graduate of the A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) Advanced Standing International Dentist program, completing her doctor of dental medicine degree in May 2026.  Originally from Tehran, Iran, she earned her doctor of dental surgery from Azad Tehran University, Dental Branch in 2017, bringing […]

University Headlines
ATSU-CHC CCPA students, faculty provide healthcare in rural Guatemala

Over summer break, students from A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities’ Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program traveled to Jalapa, Guatemala, to provide whole person healthcare as part of the 2026 Called to Serve Global Medical Outreach mission trip. The team consisted of first-year students Morgan Bienias, PA, ’27, Diane Nguyen, PA, ’27, and Savanna […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-ASDOH student Mikayla Hadlock on early clinical experience, hands-on learning, and a future in periodontics

Mikayla Hadlock, D1, is a student in the A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) Doctor of Dental Medicine program, class of 2029. A native of Augusta, Georgia, she earned her bachelor of science in biology with a minor in sociology from the University of Florida in 2023, followed by a master […]