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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

From Marketing to Chiropractic: Finding Purpose in a Second Career

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This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026. After more than two decades in marketing, Samantha Coble, a trimester 2 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student decided it was time for a change. The former corporate executive spent 23 years at American National managing multi-million-dollar marketing budgets, leading the adoption of new social media platforms and overseeing a department that grew from one person to 30. “The company grew, and I grew with it,” Samantha said. “But after a while, I realized I wasn’t growing in the ways that mattered most. It was time to do something

Alyssa Wheel Mixes Chiropractic Studies with Passion for Baking

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This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026.  For Alyssa Wheel, a trimester 9 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student, whipping up a batch of cookies offers a break from her studies. Baking has become her favorite form of stress relief while navigating Logan University’s DC program. “I’ve always enjoyed baking,” Alyssa said. “It’s something I did all the time growing up.” Originally from Vermont, Alyssa’s parents inspired her to start baking. She often baked for her favorite taste tester, her dad, while growing up. Alyssa spent nearly a decade in Florida and Colorado working as a

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

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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

Celebrating Black History Month: A Conversation with Logan SABCA President Kyle Brown

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In honor of Black History Month, we sat down with Kyle Brown, a trimester 6 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student at Logan University and president of Logan’s Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA). Originally from Taylorsville, Mississippi, Kyle has been an active member of SABCA since his first trimester — but it wasn’t until attending the Evoke Conference in St. Louis that he found his deeper purpose within the organization. “I really enjoyed the networking and the connections I made,” Kyle said. “So, I thought I’d give the club more of a chance and started going full time.” That decision

Learning While Leading: Ashley Buckingham’s Journey in Logan’s Ed.D. Program

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Ashley Buckingham, MSN, RN, CHSE is driven by a passion for healthcare, education and learning. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ashley earned both her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in nursing education from Robert Morris University. Shortly after graduating, Ashley began working full-time as a critical care ICU nurse at Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh. At the same time, she began teaching part-time at her alma mater to support nursing students during their ICU clinical rotations. “My time with the nursing students really highlighted my passion for teaching,” she explained. “I eventually relocated to Portland, Maine and started working