Summer brought both joy and tears to our University, reminding each of us the importance of family, friends, colleagues, and community and living each day fully in the present. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” as Charles Dickens wrote in “The Tale of Two Cities.” Memorial services for John […]
DMD grads sparkle at festivities ASDOH’s class of 2012 celebrated in grand fashion at the fifth annual Founders’ Ball on June 7 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. More than 300 guests attended the black tie soiree, which originated in 2007 as a way to honor ASDOH’s Founding Member donors and celebrate the School’s first […]
Awards ceremony honors local spirit ATSU honored 25 Kirksville community member nominees and four award recipients with Still Spirit Awards on April 30. Since 2005, ATSU has recognized outstanding individuals whose actions embody the leadership and spirit of volunteerism like our founder, Dr. A.T. Still. The event was emceed by 2011 Still Spirit Award winner […]
Thanks to all for the more than 45 photo caption contest submissions! First place “Go on, Craig. That’s only a rumor that the President’s Office motto is ‘Hair today, gone tomorrow!’” Submitted by: Jeffrey K. Pearson, DO, ‘83, San Diego, Calif. Honorable mentions “You didn’t tell me the dental students would get to practice root […]
These notable speakers have taken a leading role at ATSU events. Age is just a number “There are more people who are living past 100 these days,” said Christa M. Hojlo, PhD, RN, NHA, at ATSU’s 8th annual Lecture on Aging in April. “Many of us are going to be caring for people who are […]
Shining the spotlight on ATSU’s thriving research community
Two heads are better than one A deformed skull (left) tells a story of mystery and intrigue. Its flattened and elongated shape was likely caused by frequently tying a board to the top of the head, a custom practiced by some cultures as a symbol of beauty or status.
ATSU takes the pulse of its anatomy programs No bones about it, the anatomy labs at ATSU are pretty cool. From state-of-the-art computer software and a 3-D theatre to tried and true cadaver dissection and textbooks, the labs are a mighty source of knowledge and skill for students across disciplines.
At the heart of commencement Loving ATSU isn’t hard to do — especially when honoring hundreds of bright, compassionate graduates who walk the stage each year at commencement. You know the procession by heart, but here is what stole ours at this summer’s celebrations.
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 […]