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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) is pleased to announce alumna Deanna Hunsaker, DHEd, MBA, ’08, has been appointed as vice chancellor for student affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Hunsaker has served with distinction as interim vice chancellor for student affairs since May 1, 2025. With a proven track record of leadership and […]
Mariam Wahba, D2, is a student in the A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) Doctor of Dental Medicine program, class of 2028. A native of Clearwater, Florida, she earned her bachelor of science in biomedical sciences with a minor in psychology from the University of South Florida in 2023. Wahba […]
Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH, MAEd, FAGD, FSCD, ’12, associate professor, director of special care dentistry, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH), has been recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) as Faculty Advisor of the Year. Nominated by her peers, Dr. Duong was selected for her exceptional commitment to […]
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) class of 2028 members marked their transition from didactic to clinical years with a special ceremony in May, and students pinned their peers with The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Humanism in Medicine pins, an organization which champions humanism in healthcare. Students heard remarks from ATSU-KCOM faculty and staff, […]
Olivia Kellogg, PA, ’27, is a student in the A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Physician Assistant program, class of 2027. A native of Long Beach, California, she earned her bachelor of science in public health sciences from the University of California, Irvine in 2024. Kellogg was drawn to ATSU-ASHS by its mission-driven […]
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Independence Day! In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, ATSU offices and patient care centers in Kirksville, Missouri; Mesa, Arizona; Santa Maria, California; and St. Louis, Missouri, will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Facility access will be limited. The Kirksville Thompson Campus Center […]
Shannon Buehre, OMS II, is a student in A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) class of 2028. A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, she graduated magna cum laude from Missouri Western State University in 2023 with a bachelor of science in biology and minors in chemistry and wellness. Buehre was drawn to […]
Darby Lefler, DMD, a 2009 graduate of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH), is returning to the Flathead Indian Reservation in Arlee, Montana, where he rejoins Tribal Health as a pediatric dentist, serving the community he calls home. After completing his dental education at ATSU-ASDOH and a pediatric residency at […]
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (ATSU-KCOM) Jeff Davis, DO, CMD, ’00, assistant dean, clinical affairs, was named the 2026 Wilbur T. Hill, DO, Distinguished Service Award winner by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS). The award is MAOPS’ highest honor and recognizes extraordinary commitment, leadership, and service to the osteopathic […]
Chidalu Mbonu, PA, ’26, is a student in the A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program, class of 2026. A native of Montgomery County, Maryland, she brings an exceptional academic foundation to her PA training, earning a bachelor of science in public health from the University of Maryland, College […]