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Behind the Scenes: How Logan’s Academic Success Coach Supports Students

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There is no such thing as a typical day on the job for Terra Kneeland, MA, senior academic success coach for Logan University’s College of Health Sciences. Her responsibilities shift throughout the academic year as course registration opens and closes, but one thing remains constant: supporting students. “I want students to feel they can be successful in their program and comfortable at Logan. We are always happy to help provide individualized attention to each student,” Terra said. From creating degree plans and approving registrations to meeting with students one-on-one, Terra helps a variety of students navigate their academic journey at

Logan University Reimagines Doctor of Education Program to Prepare the Next Generation of Healthcare Education Leaders

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Healthcare education is evolving, and so are the leaders who shape it. Logan University is relaunching its Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Professions Education program in Spring 2027 with a redesigned curriculum that better reflects today’s educational landscape while maintaining the flexibility working professionals need. Designed as a 60-credit, cohort-based doctoral program, the Ed.D. equips healthcare educators with the knowledge and practical skills to advance into leadership roles in higher education, faculty development and academic administration. Students may begin the program in either the spring or fall and progress through the curriculum alongside a cohort of peers, fostering collaboration,

From Classroom to Space Center: Meghan Johnson Completes Internship at NASA

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This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026. Meghan Johnson, MS (’25) earned the internship opportunity of a lifetime: supporting health and fitness operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Last November and December, she worked within a campus-wide wellness system focused on human performance for the engineers, contractors and employees behind space launches. “Being able to use what I learned through Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program and apply it in an environment like the KSC Fitness Center was an amazing experience,” Meghan said. She learned under

PA Program FAQs: What Prospective Students Need to Know

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A career as a physician assistant offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while working as part of a collaborative healthcare team. As Logan University prepares to welcome its inaugural class in the Physician Assistant (PA) program in January 2027, prospective students may have questions about admission requirements, clinical experiences, program structure and more. To help navigate the application and decision-making process, our PA team has answered some of the most common questions about Logan’s program. What are the admissions requirements? To be considered for admission to Logan’s PA program, applicants must: Have earned a bachelor’s

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

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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

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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