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On top of the world

Jack Daniels, PhD, is at the top of his profession, and literally, the top of the world. For more than 50 years, Dr. Daniels has dedicated his career to athletics and altitude training. Now, this two-time Olympic medalist, running coach, and author brings his expertise to the online classroom as an associate professor in ATSU’s […]

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The house that Jack built

Celebrating an epic career in higher education At two retirement events, ATSU said goodbye to its beloved president and his wife, Sue. Thanking the couple for their years of service were nearly a thousand guests across both campuses and communities.

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The M&M girls

Sheltie pair proves every dog has its day Hot dogs Six-year-old half-sisters Millie and Maggie are extremely well-behaved Shetland Sheepdogs. And they should be. After all, they’ve spent 3 ½ years in obedience training at a Maryland kennel club. Now the certified therapy dog duo volunteers at a local nursing home and school where they […]

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Breaking barriers

Autism speaks to physical therapy alum Language isn’t a barrier for Imrul Kabir – even when working with uncommunicative autistic children. In fact, Dr. Kabir knows seven different languages, all of which he commonly uses as an early intervention therapist working with immigrant families in New York City.

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On a mission

The night began like any other at the rural Kenyan hospital, Tenwek. From bone fractures to bladder cancer, Logan Banks, DO, ’06, helped many that evening. But the night was far from over.

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The cookie doctor

Affectionately known as the “cookie doctor” to her patients, Carlann DeFontes, DO, ’12, hasn’t led a cookie-cutter life. From LPN to DO and everything in between, this adventurist helps underserved and diverse communities in the most remote locations.

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One smile at a time

Timothy Oh, DMD, ’08, has a passion for community and decided to pursue a career in dentistry to give back. He has left smiles on patients’ faces ever since.

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Upcoming alumni events and reunion round-up

Upcoming alumni events OCT 9 KOAA Annual Luncheon & Assembly Meeting, San Diego, Calif. OCT 9 ATSU Alumni and Friends Reception, San Diego, Calif.

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Class notes

1940s Leonard Staff Jr., DO, ’45, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association annual convention April 20 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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In memoriam

Leroy “Scott” Allison, DO, ’82, Bartlesville, Okla., died Jan. 23, 2012, at age 62. Dr. Allison was born Oct. 16, 1949, in Atkinson, Neb., to Joseph L. and Phyllis E. (Brown) Allison. He grew up in many places as his father was in the U.S. Navy, stationed at several locations over the years. After receiving […]