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Air Force Veteran, Bachelor Graduate Prepares for Career in Healthcare

Posted on June 26, 2025 in Alumni in Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance in Students

While serving as a medic for the United States Air Force in Alaska, Brittney Lovitt wasn’t sure where she’d be in a year. She was certain, however, that she wanted to become a doctor and needed an online, flexible bachelor’s program to help her get there. “I wanted a program that met the prerequisites for medical school and found Logan University’s bachelor’s programs among the top-rated recommendations,” Brittney said. “I liked that the classes were geared towards healthcare.” She enrolled in Logan’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program in 2020, completing courses while living in Alaska and South …

Small Patients, Big Impact: Logan University Student to Bring Pediatric Chiropractic Care to Australia

Posted on June 13, 2025June 17, 2025 in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics in Students

More than 9,000 miles away from Logan University in Sydney, Australia, Jay Harthun B.S. EXIP, M.Chiro, is nearly finished with the next step in her healthcare career: earning her Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP) degree. Originally interested in physical therapy, Dr. Harthun shifted focus after learning about chiropractic care. “When I heard about chiropractic, I immediately booked an appointment with a local chiropractor and never looked back,” Dr. Harthun said. “I love that chiropractors provide immediate relief to patients while also helping them on their wellness journey.” After earning her Master of Chiropractic (M.Chiro) from Macquarie University, Dr. …

International Sports Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship Winners Thrive in MSSSR Program

Posted on June 12, 2025 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation in Students

Thanks to the International Sports Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship, J. Alex Coulson, DC, MS and Jorge Segall Bessudo, DC have the opportunity to further their education in Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program. The full tuition scholarship is offered by the Federation of Sports Chiropractic/ Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) in partnership with Logan. To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant must be a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a FICS member who has completed or almost finished their International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC). The annual call for applications takes place in …

Logan University Introduces the New Center for Learning and Leadership

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 in Leaders Made in Online Resources in Resources in Students

Logan University has launched the new Center for Learning and Leadership (CLL), an educational department, community, and training hub designed to support the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and scholarly pursuits among its faculty and staff. “Our team has been working extremely hard on the CLL, and we look forward to introducing it to our faculty and staff,” said Deshae Redden, Ed.D., MA, PMP, CIC, Assistant Vice President of Operational Excellence, Planning and Learning at Logan. “The CLL offers our team an additional opportunity to voice opinions and provide feedback, and we hope everyone takes full advantage of this new …

Two Paths, One Goal: Logan University’s MSSSR Program

Posted on April 15, 2025 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation in Students

Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program offers two distinct concentrations, allowing students to shape their education around their career goals: exercise physiology and sports rehabilitation. Students start by mastering fundamental subjects like anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition and injury prevention before customizing their studies through concentration-specific electives. “The MSSSR program is designed to be flexible while ensuring every student gains a strong foundation in sports rehabilitation science,” said Brittany Ramirez, DC (’15), MS (’18), LAT, ATC, CCSP®, program director for Logan’s MSSSR program. “Whether a student wants to work with elite athletes, help patients recover from …

Cheerleading Champion, Coach Taking Next Step in Logan’s MSSC Program

Posted on April 8, 2025 in Athletics in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning in Students

When David Patton decided to join the cheerleading team at Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2008, he did not know it would lead to a fruitful coaching career. “I did gymnastics for several years, so I decided to try out for cheerleading in college as a way to make friends and get involved,” David said. “It’s something that has stuck with me and had a major impact on my life.” In 2011, David transferred to the University of Kentucky (UK), where he was part of the cheerleading team that won the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National College Cheerleading Championship in …