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Logan Grad One of Nation’s First Certified Performance & Sports Scientists

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As a lifelong athlete, the field of sports science always intrigued Colin Doherty, M.S., LAT, ATC, CSCS, CPSS, CES, ITAT, PES. During his career as an athletic trainer, Colin spent time learning about strength and conditioning programs and how the professions overlap with athletic training. In 2020, he decided to enroll in Logan’s Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program to further his education and give himself a competitive edge in the industry. “I hadn’t been in school for twelve years and was really stressed out at first about my decision to go back,” said Colin. s Earning …

Allison Harvey, DC Named ACA Pediatric Chiropractor of the Year

Posted on in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

Logan is proud to announce that Dr. Allison Harvey was named Pediatric Chiropractor of the Year by the American Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics! This award honors the best and brightest who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievement in the field of pediatric chiropractic. “What an honor to be recognized by the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States,” said Dr. Harvey. “I am excited to help trailblaze pediatric chiropractic, not only for our patients and community, but for the students at Logan University. We have a unique opportunity to cultivate the next generation of pediatric chiropractors.” As …

Jordan Forget, MS (’21), Scores Big with the Dallas Mavericks

Posted on in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Sports At Logan

After graduating Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program in 2021, Jordan Forget landed his dream job as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. “I was never the best student, but I found a deep interest in sports science and rehabilitation,” said Jordan. “Before long I knew I had found the right career.” Jordan received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst before pursuing his MS-SSR degree from Logan. “COVID-19 made getting a master’s degree a bit more challenging,” said Jordan. “But luckily I found …

Logan Partners with St. Louis Area Community Colleges to Benefit Human Biology Students

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St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and St. Charles Community College (SCC) students who earn an Associate of Science in Biology can transfer seamlessly into Logan University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program thanks to new articulation agreements between the institutions. These collaborations mark the first time STLCC, SCC and Logan have partnered on an articulation agreement. Logan’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (BSHB) is a highly ranked, fully online degree ideal for students who prefer an affordable, fast-track program they can complete in less than two years. Atanas Ignatov, PhD, MS, program director of basic science, said Logan …

Dawn Malone Brings Coaching and Teaching Skills to Logan as MS-SC Instructor

Posted on in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning

Becoming an instructor for Logan University’s Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning (MS-SC) program gave Dawn Malone, MS, CSCS, RSCC* the opportunity to do her two favorite things: coach and teach. “I look forward to using my experience training athletes and designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for colleges and universities to help Logan’s MS-SC students advance their own careers,” Dawn said. Dawn will teach the Principles of Strength and Conditioning course beginning in September 2022. For the last six years, she served as the associate director of athletic performance at Mizzou where she managed the strength and …

New MS-SC Instructor Ryan Jackson Brings Over a Decade of Experience to the Program

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Ryan Jackson, RD/LD, CSCS, SCCC, has spent over a decade working in collegiate athletic departments all over the country. Specializing in strength and conditioning, as well as nutrition and dietetics, Ryan currently serves as Associate Director of Football Human Performance/Nutrition at Texas Christian University. Ryan is the newest addition to the team of instructors for Logan’s Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning program. Ryan is a registered and licensed dietitian, certified strength and conditioning specialist, strength and conditioning coach certified, and is Flex Diet certified. Ryan attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, (Mizzou) and earned a bachelor’s …