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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

Logan’s Anatomical Donor Program Connects One Family Across Continents

Posted on May 21, 2026 in Campus Culture in Community & Events in General in Leaders Made in Tower Magazine

This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026. Logan’s Anatomical Donor Program is built on trust, dignity and respect for those who choose to advance healthcare education by allowing students to study the science of the human body. For one family, that commitment extended across the globe to reunite a loved one with her family in South Korea. After completing her role as an anatomical donor, Melissa Kim McLeaster’s cremated remains were returned to her nephew, Hui Chae Kim. With guidance and support from Logan’s anatomical donations team, Hui Chae personally escorted Melissa’s remains back home,

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

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