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Alyssa Wheel Mixes Chiropractic Studies with Passion for Baking

Posted on in College of Chiropractic in Students in Tower Magazine

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

From Flight Paramedic to Industry Innovator: How Logan’s Ed.D. Program Shaped Eric Bauer’s Leadership Journey

Posted on 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 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 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 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. Cindy Howard: 2026 Dr. Beatrice B. Hagen Award Recipient

Posted on in Speakers in Symposium in Tower Magazine

In recognition of her exemplary commitment to advancing chiropractic care and education, Cindy Howard, DC, DABCI, DACBN, FIAMA, FICC will receive the Dr. Beatrice B. Hagen Award during Logan University’s Symposium 2026 May 1-2. Dr. Howard’s connection with Logan began when she attended her first of many Symposiums in 2019, and her involvement continued to grow from there. She has been a regular speaker at Logan events such as the Women’s Health Symposium and Logan’s annual Symposium and counts many Logan alumni among her closest personal and professional friends. “This award was very unexpected,” said Dr. Howard. “It’s a reminder