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Logan University Announces Three Promotions for University Leaders

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Logan University is pleased to announce the promotion of three individuals: Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (’23), FICC, FACC, who was promoted to vice president of Logan’s College of Chiropractic; April Taylor, DBA, JD, who was promoted to vice president of Logan’s College of Health Sciences and Student Affairs; and Deshae Redden, EdD, MA, PMP, CIC, who was promoted to assistant vice president of operational excellence, planning and learning. “Dr. Petrocco-Napuli, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Redden have visions for academic and operational excellence that align with Logan’s mission to cultivate a dynamic learning environment and advance our position as a

First Cohort of Chiropractic Pediatrics Students Graduate from Logan

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Seven students made history in August 2024 when they became the first class to graduate from Logan University’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program. The graduating students included Caitlin Davis, DC, MS (’24); Jackeline García Díaz, DC, MS (’24); Ashley McCool, DC (’21), MS (’24); Richard McWilliam, DC, MS (’24); Carole Smith, DC, MEd, MS (’24); Jason Van Sickle, DC (’12), MS (’24); and Lauren Wright, DC (’20), MS (’24). “This program was a great experience,” said Dr. McCool. “It was exciting to be part of the first graduating class and now be leaders in the field.” Logan

Logan University Welcomes New Director of Health Centers

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Logan University is excited to welcome Mayda Serrano-Alvira, DC, MEd as the new Director of Logan University Health Centers. Dr. Serrano-Alvira brings nearly 15 years of chiropractic experience to Logan. As director, she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Health Centers and will work collaboratively with clinical educators and staff members to ensure a student-focused clinical training experience, quality patient care, and appropriate business practices, consistent with programmatic and institutional goals. “I am deeply honored to step into the role of Director of Health Centers at Logan University,” Dr. Serrano-Alvira said. “The work we do here

Chiropractic Pediatric Students Gather on Campus for PedTRA Weekend

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Students enrolled in Logan University’s online Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program recently attended their first in-person PedTRA session, the capstone for the Pediatric Technique I course students take during the second trimester of the MS-CP program. “These in-person PedTRA sessions are the highlight of the program for everyone,” said Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, founding program director of Logan’s MS-CP program. “Students get to spend time with each other over the 3-day event and have the opportunity to work one-on-one with their instructors. It’s truly transformative, and it’s the time when we see students really step into

Logan Student Accepted into Research Fellowship at Boston U

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This Fall, Ryan Fischer will become the first Doctor of Chiropractic graduate within an academic primary care fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine. The Ohio native, who is set to graduate this August, said he learned about the opportunity through his involvement with Logan’s chapter of the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA), where he had served as the Vice President and Legislative rep, as well as a national position as Vice Chair of the Research Committee. “When I came to Logan, my mindset was that I wanted to explore as many opportunities as possible and have no regrets,” he

MS-SSR Alumna Named New Director of Athletic Training for Division I Football Program

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With an interest in athletics but the misfortune of being an accident-prone child, DaVonna Cola, MS (’21), LAT, ATC, FNS, found a different way to fulfill her athletic competitiveness: athletic training. “I liked being around athletics and knew I wanted to work in healthcare, but I didn’t want to be confined to an office,” DaVonna said. “Being an athletic trainer allows me to care for my athletes no matter the office space or scenery.” Originally from Denver, Colorado, DaVonna graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and a dream of working at the