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ATSU-SOMA welcomes class of 2029 at White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) presented 156 new student doctors with their white coats during a ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025, 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 […]

University Headlines
ATSU-ASHS PA holds White Coat Ceremony for class of 2027

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) conducted a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona, welcoming 100 students into its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. The White Coat Ceremony is a symbol of a student’s dedication to becoming a compassionate, competent healthcare professional. Characteristic of […]

University Headlines
ATSU-KCOM honors class of 2029 with White Coat Ceremony

A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), the founding school of osteopathic medicine, celebrated the class of 2029 with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Truman State University’s Baldwin Hall in Kirksville, Missouri. One-hundred-seventy students received their white coats. White coats have been worn for more than 100 years […]

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

A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) welcomed 64 members of the class of 2029 with a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025, 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 […]

University Headlines
ATSU-ASDOH presents first-year students with white coats

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) held a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona, welcoming the incoming class of 2029. Seventy-nine students received their white coats. The White Coat Ceremony marks the students’ entrance into the health professions, and symbolizes their commitment to the obligations […]

Still Magazine
There’s no place like home: Students share how they discovered their true calling and found ATSU

Every healthcare career starts somewhere. Some ATSU students come to the University on a direct path, while others follow a winding journey filled with twists and turns. ATSU, with its emphasis on compassion and adaptability in healthcare, embraces students from varied professional backgrounds and career experiences. These individuals serve as inspiration for their peers and […]

Alumni Headlines
ATSU’s Doctor of Athletic Training program alumni help US Olympic team’s medal pursuit

They were finished, until they weren’t. The U.S. Olympic Women’s Rugby Sevens were down to the final seconds of their bronze medal game against Australia, trailing 12-7. Alex Sedrick received the ball near her own goal line, wrestled herself free from one defender, and was immediately wrapped up by another. It was over, and then […]

Alumni Headlines
ATSU-KCOM alumnus receives prestigious teaching award

A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) alumnus Scott Weber, DO, FAAFP, ’89, was recently honored with the Edward J. Batt, MD Memorial Teaching Award by the Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) at the University of South Dakota. Presented annually to a physician who has held an appointment in the SSOM Department of Family […]

AT Still Library News
Library Staff Profile: Carlo Caroli

August’s Staff Profile Highlight is Carlo Caroli, our long-time library tech in Kirksville. This “get-to-know” Carlo is more of a farewell as he retires later this month. Congratulations on many wonderful years with ATSU and enjoy your retirement and move back to your home country of Italy! Position title: Library tech How long have you […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-ASHS Physician Assistant program student chose school for passion in serving underserved

Madeline Greenlief, PA, ’26, has always been passionate about serving underserved communities. When she was looking for a place to pursue her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) degree, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) was in sync with her priorities.  “I chose ATSU because of its commitment to underserved […]

Faculty & Staff Headlines
ATSU-ASHS SLP professor shaping speech field, healthcare through advocacy

A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program assistant professor Ivonne Maldonado de La Rosa, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP, is making an impact on national policy and professional practice through her work with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). In November, Dr. Maldonado de La Rosa will participate in ASHA’s Capitol Hill Day, […]

President's Perspective
Chancellor’s Perspective – August 2025

Rising to challenges and embracing opportunities Labor Day celebrates all American workers for the role they play in providing goods and services essential to our daily lives. Thank you, A.T. Still University (ATSU) faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees, for all you do each day to provide a quality education for our students in a […]

Seasonal Chancellor Updates
Happy Labor Day!

Each year, Labor Day offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on and recognize the hard work and dedication of individuals across the country. At ATSU, the commitment and excellence of our faculty and staff continue to strengthen our mission and foster a supportive environment for learning, service, and innovation. Thank you for all you do. […]

University Headlines
2025 Max Gutensohn Golf Classic raises funds for Adair County YMCA programs in northeast Missouri

A.T. Still University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends gathered Monday at the Kirksville Country Club in Kirksville, Missouri, for the annual Max Gutensohn Golf Classic. This year’s event raised money to support Adair County YMCA programs. This year’s tournament was won by a team including Bill Sexton, PhD, physiology, Henry Han, PhD, pharmacology, Dan […]

University Headlines
A.T. Still University Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustees

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) has appointed two distinguished professionals to its Board of Trustees: Kari S. Bernard, PhD, PA-C, ’04, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Helen J. McBride, PhD, of Woodland Hills, California. Both bring extensive expertise in healthcare, research, education, and leadership. Their diverse accomplishments and commitment to advancing health and science […]

Student Headlines
Incoming ATSU-CHC CCPA student elected as AAPA student academy delegate

Incoming A.T. Still University-College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Clareth Mota-Beeks, PA, ’27, has been elected as a 2025-26 student academy delegate to the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) House of Delegates (HOD).  In this role, Mota-Beeks will represent the voice of PA students nationwide, and her contributions […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-CHC CCPA student elected as AAPA student academy delegate

A.T. Still University-College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program student Chidalu Mbonu, PA, ’26, has been elected as a 2025-26 student academy delegate to the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) House of Delegates (HOD).  As a student delegate, Chidalu will play a crucial role in representing the voice of PA […]