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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Every healthcare professional remembers the first time they sat face to face with a patient. They remember the nerves, the uncertainty, and the responsibility. At ATSU, students experience that moment earlier than most, through standardized patient (SP) programs designed to help students build confidence and enhance skills before they ever step into real-world practice. Encounter […]
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 […]
Memorial Day provides an opportunity to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our country’s armed forces. In observance of Memorial Day, ATSU offices and patient care centers in Kirksville, Missouri; Mesa, Arizona; Santa Maria, California; and St. Louis, Missouri, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Facility access […]
A.T. Still University Diversity & Inclusion hosted its fifth annual Graduate Health Professions Scholarship (GPS) Golf Tournament on Saturday, Apr. 18, at the Superstition Springs Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona. All proceeds from the tournament went to ATSU’s GPS Scholarship Fund, a focused initiative supporting students whose life experiences align with ATSU’s mission. Recipients are […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) physical therapy department hosted its annual Move for Mason event on Wednesday, April 1, where approximately 41 students and four faculty members participated in yoga on the front lawn to support the Mason P. Vig Endowed scholarship program. Mason Vig was a 26-year-old talented athlete and ATSU-ASHS […]
A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program students and faculty joined educators and students from across the region at the California Central Coast First-Gen Thrive Summit at Allan Hancock College on Saturday, April 11. The summit brought together first-generation students seeking guidance on professional pathways, with ATSU-CHC CCPA students […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Dean Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH, FNAP, presented awards during a virtual ATSU-ASHS faculty assembly meeting on May 11, 2026. Faculty members were nominated and selected by their fellow colleagues for their contributions during the 2025-2026 academic year. See below for award name, award recipient, and […]
Nikki Harris, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, ’17, assistant professor and director of student recruitment, A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) Athletic Training department, has been awarded the 2026 Emerging Educator Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Executive Council on Education. The Emerging Educator Award honors an individual who is an up-and-coming […]
Third-year osteopathic medical students from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) attended the 2026 Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS) Annual Conference from Apr. 29-May 3 in Boise, Idaho.
Stephanie McGrew, DHSc, MPH, MHA, ’25, assistant director of diversity & inclusion for A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU), has been selected for two national STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) ambassador roles. Dr. McGrew, who leads ATSU’s Dreamline PathwaysTM program for young students interested in health professions careers, was selected by the National Science […]
Celebrating a Year of Success and Innovation I would like to congratulate our faculty, staff, and students on another successful year. The library staff is especially thrilled for our graduating students—completing your journey is an amazing achievement! Spring Semester Highlights The libraries remained a hub of activity this spring, hosting several key events across our […]