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Alumni Headlines
ATSU-SOMA alumna Tesalia Jordens, DO, redefines women’s midlife care

A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona alumna Tesalia Jordens, DO, ’15, is reshaping women’s midlife care through her recently launched telehealth practice, 1988. Following the completion of her family medicine residency, Dr. Jordens began her career in urgent care, which she still practices today. Through urgent care clinics, and later primary care, she […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-KCOM was welcoming from the start and hasn’t changed a bit, student says

A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is a welcoming place. That’s something Jeffrey Thomas Rudman, OMS II, felt when he first stepped foot on campus, and helped him make the decision to attend medical school in northeast Missouri.  “I chose ATSU because of how welcomed and wanted I felt during my interview,” […]

Student Headlines
ATSU provides educational, professional, research opportunities of osteopathic medicine student

Joshua Avina, OMS II, knew exactly what kind of school he was getting into when he chose to pursue his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Avina had already been in Kirksville, Missouri, for two years, having completed ATSU-KCOM’s Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program […]

Student Headlines
ATSU Doctor of Occupational Therapy program student finds supportive community in Mesa

Spencer Toomer, OTD, ’27, has a professional goal to become an occupational therapist who helps individuals fully engage in activities that are meaningful to them. When deciding where to pursue his Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree, he found A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) would provide what he needed to achieve his […]

Faculty & Staff Headlines
ATSU-ASHS SLP faculty and staff volunteer to pack meals for children in need

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program staff and faculty at A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) traded their weekly team meeting for a day of service at Mesa-based nonprofit Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). On Aug. 27, two staff and seven faculty members packed 53 boxes, contributing to the community total of […]

AT Still Library News
A look back at our AI in Library Resources Week

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the recent AI in Library Resources sessions hosted by ITS and the library. Part of our broader AI Show & Share series, last week offered a great opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence is being integrated into key library tools. Each session provided a deep dive into […]

University Headlines
ATSU-CHC holds 2025 Central Coast Physician Assistant program commencement

A.T. Still University’s College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) honored 86 students from its Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.  “We’re honored to be here in this historic building, built in 1892,” said O.T. Wendel, PhD, […]

Student Headlines
ATSU providing education and support for student to pursue goals in speech-language pathology

Second-year A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) student Jessica Scheetz found the perfect fit for her to continue her health sciences education in Mesa, Arizona. “I resonated with ATSU’s mission statement and was impressed by what the program offered,” Scheetz said. “The staff at my interview […]

Seasonal Chancellor Updates
A reminder of professionalism

Greetings, As healthcare educators and support staff, it is important to remember the words we use—whether in person or on social media—can have a lasting impact. Our ATSU community is built on respect, cultural proficiency, empathy, and the exchange of diverse perspectives. We each share a responsibility to communicate in a civil and thoughtful manner, […]

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 […]