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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 Welcomes Director of Nutrition Programs

Posted on May 14, 2026 in College of Health Sciences in General in Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics in Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance

Logan University welcomes Jamie Bommarito Daugherty, PhD, RDN, LD as Director of the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics and the Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance programs. Dr. Daugherty is a registered dietitian with more than 20 years of experience, blending nutrition and culinary arts to promote practical, approachable lifestyles. “I’m thrilled to begin this role at Logan and to return to higher education, where I can support and serve students in meaningful ways. I’m especially excited to help create transformative learning experiences for those starting their journey in dietetics,” Dr. Daugherty said. “I look

Logan’s Nutrition Programs Transitioning to Seven-Week Course Format in Sept. 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics in Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance in Students

Logan University’s College of Health Sciences is launching seven-week courses for the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MSAND) and Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance (MSNHP) programs, beginning in September 2026. In this new model, each trimester will include: Session 1: Seven weeks of coursework, plus the following Monday Session 2: A second seven‑week session A short break between sessions (Tuesday–Friday) to recharge and prepare for the next course For MSAND students, the Supervised Experiential Learning courses will also transition from 15 to seven weeks in Fall 2026. With the new structure, students can expect to

From the Field to the Future of Education: Bruce Hoffman’s Ed.D. Journey at Logan University

Posted on March 31, 2026 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Healthcare

For Bruce Hoffman, MSN, education has never been about collecting degrees. It has always been about impact. A nurse, paramedic and educator, Bruce is set to graduate from Logan University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Professions Education program in summer 2026. His journey to Logan was shaped by years of clinical practice, classroom teaching and a deep belief that education should transform both the student and the profession. Bruce’s path into healthcare began shortly after high school when he became an emergency medical technician (EMT). A year later he began his nursing degree while continuing his EMT work in

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