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Dr. Debra Hoffman Receives Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award

Posted on April 30, 2026April 29, 2026 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Symposium in Tower Magazine

Logan University President H. Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD will present the 2026 Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award to Debra Hoffman, DC (’80) during Logan’s Symposium 2026, held May 1-2 on campus. The Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest distinction bestowed upon an alumnus for making a significant, lasting impact on Logan. Winners are selected based on leadership, philanthropy, industry achievement and service. After graduating from Logan in 1980, when opportunities for women in chiropractic were limited, Dr. Hoffman went on to spend more than four decades shaping and advancing the profession. “We were kind of the

Symposium 2026: Know Before You Go

Posted on April 28, 2026 in Alumni in Community & Events in Healthcare in Symposium

Logan University’s Symposium 2026 will be here before you know it! Taking place on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, on Logan’s campus, this year’s Symposium is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to come together, learn from one another and reignite their passion for the work they do. Make the most of your weekend with the tips below. Continuing Education Credit This year’s event offers up to 20 hours of continuing education (CE): 18 in-person and two online. The online CE courses can be taken up to six months following Symposium 2026. Additionally, 10 courses have been approved by

A Human Biology Degree with Real-World Impact

Posted on March 18, 2026 in Alumni in Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare

Barry Gardner spends his days working in dermatology as a biologic coordinator, helping patients access advanced medications. In the evenings, he logs into virtual classes at Logan University to study chemistry, cellular biology and molecular processes—gaining a deeper understand of the science behind the treatments he discusses at work. “It feels like a true symbiosis between school and my professional life,” he said. “When I’m learning about cellular mechanisms, I’m understanding the biologics I help patients access every day.” Balancing a full-time career while earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree hasn’t been easy, but his long-term goal

Chelsea White’s All-Encompassing Career in Exercise Science, From Cardiac Rehab to Pediatrics

Posted on March 12, 2026 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation

Like many students entering the healthcare profession, Chelsea White, MS (’21), CEP, EIM didn’t begin her career with a perfectly mapped-out plan. Her path came into focus while earning her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Georgia State University and completing observation hours for physical therapy school. “I fell in love with pediatrics, then found myself falling in love with cardiac rehab too,” Chelsea said. “Everything about the heart—EKGs, diagnostics and rehabilitation. My work in pediatrics was a combination of cardiopulmonary rehab and exercise physiology”. Rather than choose one interest over another, Chelsea discovered a field that would allow her

Dr. Magen Henry Provides Chiropractic Care Rooted in Community and Purpose

Posted on March 3, 2026 in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

While earning a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at Florida A&M University (FAMU), Magen Henry, DC, MS (’24) wondered what was next. She was seeking a healthcare path that aligned with her values when a recruiter from Life University visited her class and sparked a lifelong passion. “Chiropractic combined my interest in science and my desire for a more holistic, patient-centered approach to healthcare without drugs or surgery,” Dr. Henry said. “I knew it was the path I wanted to pursue.” After graduating second in her class from FAMU with summa cum laude honors, she began working toward

Logan’s Bachelor Program Helped Alumna Pursue Dream of Pharmacy School

Posted on February 24, 2026 in Alumni in Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made

When Rachell Landaeta started searching for an affordable online undergraduate program, she had one clear goal in mind—to prepare for pharmacy school. A simple Google search led her to Logan University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (BSHB) program, and from there, her path to becoming a pharmacist began to take shape. “I was impressed by the structure, the accelerated pace, and how well it aligned with my long-term goals,” Rachell said Rachell enrolled in the fall of 2023, transferring many of her general studies credits from another university, and graduated in April 2025. She said the program’s fast-paced, eight-week