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Author: Maggie Toigo

Logan Hosts Seventh Annual ACES Workshop

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Logan University hosted its seventh annual Anatomy Centered Education & Science (ACES) workshop for local high school students last week. The week-long program features hands-on activities allowing high school students to explore careers in health care, anatomy, sports science and more. They also receive a certificate at the end that can be sited on their college applications. “It’s probably one of the most hands-on programs in the St. Louis area,” said professor and director of strategic partnership and ACES founder Dana Underkofler-Mercer, DC, MS. “From acupuncture to surgical procedures to dissections, this program is great for students interested in these …

Logan DC Students Compete in 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship

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The 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship, which included the top 30 teams from around the world, took place at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego this summer. Didier Fardin, a trimester 2 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student, and Gabriel Fardin, a trimester 3 DC student, represented their father’s country of France in the tournament and placed 18th in the world. The twins have been playing lacrosse for more than 10 years. “We are honored to be able to represent France and to compete with and against great players from around the world,” said Gabriel. Didier and Gabriel only had about six …

Parents as Chiropractors Club Supports Students with Children

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Pursuing a doctoral program like Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a tremendous commitment. But earning an advanced degree while raising children presents an entirely separate and often competing set of challenges. “I moved to St. Louis from Tennessee to start the DC program at Logan somewhat last-minute,” said trimester 5 student Brittany Kidd. “When my husband and our son joined me during my first trimester, we struggled to find reliable child care because we were new to the area and didn’t know anyone.” Brittany threw herself into researching local day care facilities and other child care options all …

Academic Success Coaches Care About More Than Academics – They Care About Students’ Well-Being

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Logan University students have access to a team of world-class clinicians and educators, highly-educated staff, as well as a variety of resources dedicated to academic and career success. Associate Dean of Academic Success Katrina Marnin, MS, wants students to know that Logan’s academic success coaches care about more than just students’ academic success – they care about the student. “Yes, success coaches help with class registration and academic-related questions, but our care for the students goes deeper,” explained Katrina. “Not only do we work closely with students on selecting courses they need for their degree but go a step further …

East Central College Faculty Advance Their Teaching Skills with Logan’s Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education

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Nancy Mitchell and Brittany Clark.

Nancy Mitchell, MSN, RN is the director of nursing and dean of health science at East Central College (ECC) in Union, Missouri. Nancy attended ECC for her associate degree before earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Central Methodist University and her master’s in nursing from Maryville University. She came back to ECC as a full-time nursing instructor, a position she held for more than 15 years, until she was promoted to her current position. Nancy has mentored many students while teaching at ECC, including Brittany Clark, MSN, RN. Brittany came to ECC in 2012 to obtain her associate degree …

Grand Opening of Logan’s Newest Addition Calls for Community Celebration

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Logan University is proud to welcome the community of Chesterfield to the new Logan Park! The 4-acre green space now features a playground, trail, pavilion, and pickle ball courts. Families are encouraged to take advantage of and explore the new recreational activities the site now offers. Dr. Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD, President of Logan University, introduced Logan’s newest addition to the City of Chesterfield at the park’s grand opening on June 21. “We’re very proud to have the park in this neighborhood,” said Dr. McDonald. “It is an honor for Logan to serve the community of Chesterfield and those …