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From Flight Paramedic to Industry Innovator: How Logan’s Ed.D. Program Shaped Eric Bauer’s Leadership Journey

Posted on June 1, 2026 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Tower Magazine

This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026. For more than three decades, Eric Bauer, Ed.D. (’25), MBA, FP-C, CCP-C, WP-C, C-NPT, FAASTN has worked in emergency medical services, with more than 20 years in air medical and critical care transport. His career has seamlessly blended clinical operations, education and leadership across flight programs and national organizations. Today, he leads FlightBridgeED, a company he founded to elevate education, standards and outcomes across the flight paramedicine and critical care transport industries. The idea for FlightBridgeED began with a simple observation. “There was a gap between the level

Logan’s Alumni Advisory Council Builds Connection, Collaboration, Community

Posted on May 27, 2026 in Alumni in Leaders Made in Tower Magazine

This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026. The cornerstone of any academic institution is its graduates. They provide invaluable insights drawn from real-world experience, open doors for current students through mentorship and networking, and elevate the university’s reputation through their achievements and advocacy. In this spirit of partnership and progress, Logan President H. Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD is committed to rebuilding a strong alumni-university relationship. This March, Logan officially launched the Alumni Advisory Council (AAC) to strengthen the relationship between the university and its alumni by serving as a vital bridge for communication, engagement and

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