Mason Melancon, a former NCAA Division I collegiate athlete, is pursuing his Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning (MS-SC) at Logan University with the goal of transitioning from athlete to coach. Originally from Houston, Melancon competed as a sprinter in the 100-meter and 200-meter events and was an integral part of the 4×100-meter and 4×400-meter relay teams at Louisiana Tech University and the University of New Orleans (UNO). He completed his undergraduate degree in human performance and health promotion at UNO in May 2023. “After graduation, I worked in the private sports performance sector, where I soon realized my …
Author: Maggie Toigo
Beyond the Sidelines with Logan Alumna
Allie Foddrill, DC (’24), first considered becoming a chiropractor because of her experience as a patient. As a multi-sport high school athlete, she wanted to be at the top of her game so she started visiting the chiropractor to prevent injuries. Encouraged by her chiropractor, she visited several chiropractic schools and quickly realized it was her calling. Dr. Foddrill chose Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program for its balanced approach to education, blending traditional chiropractic principles with modern, evidence-based techniques. “When visiting chiropractic schools, Logan stood out for its beautiful balance of older and newer philosophies and techniques,” Dr. …
Logan Student’s Success in Health Informatics Balancing Nursing and Data
Wendy Doran’s, RN path towards mastering data and health informatics is nearly complete. Born and raised in Indiana, Wendy earned her undergraduate BA degree in Spanish from Indiana University and worked until deciding her next career move. She became interested in nursing and thought her Spanish skills might come in handy with patients. In 2010 she graduated from Ivy Tech in Indianapolis with an ASN degree and received her Registered Nurse (RN) certification. “I worked in a few different areas as a nurse: the critical care unit, in surgery and in oncology,” Wendy said. “I’ve been in oncology for 10 …
Logan’s Approach to an AI-Driven Future in Education
In November 2022, Josh Hutchison, PhD, first encountered ChatGPT when a colleague sent him a fully AI-generated Seinfeld script. Fascinated by what he read, he quickly developed a keen interest in AI. Dr. Hutchison joined Logan University in 2017 as the director of the Logan Writing Center, where he provides writing support to both students and faculty. He is also an active part of Logan’s AI Task Force. Established in January 2024 with stakeholders from across the university, this group meets monthly to discuss new challenges and opportunities AI presents for Logan. “The Task Force’s goal is to increase AI …
Sharon Zinser Uses the Logan Health Centers as a Lifelong Source of Relief
For Sharon Zinser, chiropractic care has been her go-to for decades. After a fulfilling career in marketing and sales—marked by long hours, heavy portfolios and frequent travel—Sharon began to feel the physical toll. Committed to a holistic approach, she turned to chiropractic care for relief. “I wholeheartedly believe in chiropractic,” Sharon said. “It has a definite place in health care. I love that it’s natural and non-invasive.” Fifteen years ago, while living in west St. Louis County, Sharon discovered the Logan Health Centers. On her first visit, she sought relief from hip and back pain. Her treatment plan included regular …
Logan University to Provide Chiropractic Care to St. Louis Ambush Indoor Soccer Team
Logan University is proud to announce its partnership with the St. Louis Ambush indoor soccer team. For the 2024-25 season, Doctor of Chiropractic student interns in Logan’s Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic rotation will have the opportunity to provide chiropractic care to Ambush athletes during games and practices. “Partnering with St. Louis Ambush presents an exciting opportunity for our institution to provide evidence-based chiropractic care tailored to the unique needs of professional athletes,” said Quintin Murray DC, EdD, MS, CCSP, senior clinician for Logan’s Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic. “The athletes will benefit from personalized care that enhances performance, aids recovery, and …