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From Personal Trainer to Tactical Strength Coach: How Logan University Helped Nathan Gordon Advance His Career

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For Nathaniel Gordon, MS (’25), CSCS, CPT, MBA-F, USAWL2, FMSC2, USAPL-CC, fitness has always been a passion and lifelong pursuit. After earning a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a Master of Business Administration from Washington State University and working in the industry for nearly a decade, he recognized he needed to strengthen his skills and credentials to advance. That decision led him to Logan University’s Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning (MSSC) program. Before enrolling at Logan, Nathan worked as a personal trainer, strength coach for club sports and fitness director for a large gym chain. After serving in

Air Force Veteran, Bachelor Graduate Prepares for Career in Healthcare

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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

From Military Roots to Chiropractic Care: A Journey of Holistic Healing

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Growing up in Missouri, Amanda Scipho, DC (’17), MS (’17) always had a sense of purpose shaped by family and service. Her father served in the United States Navy and then settled the family in Missouri, after living in California. “The inspiration behind my decision to become a chiropractor comes from a deeply personal place,” said Dr. Scipho. “Having witnessed my dad’s struggle with chronic pain, I knew I wanted to find a solution without drugs and surgery. I have always been drawn to a more holistic approach, and I knew I had a place in the medical model with

Logan University is Committed to Helping Veterans Continue Their Mission

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At Logan University, our academic programs center on a foundational value held by most veterans: service to others. Since opening in the 1930s, there have been hundreds of veterans who have graduated from Logan University and have used that education to better the world. Logan’s degree programs are ideal for active military, recently discharged veterans, and others who are interested in transitioning from one phase of life to the next. There are several reasons why our programs are so appealing to those who are looking to chart a new path forward: Ample Flexibility. Most College of Health Sciences (CoHS) programs

Logan Thanks Our Veterans: Madison Veronee

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Madison Veronee, Senior Airman in the United States Air Force and student in Logan’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program, has served our country for six years. “I joined the Air Force when I was 18 years old,” Madison said. “I was just starting out in life. I had no idea what I wanted to do or where I wanted to go.” After enlisting, Madison decided she wanted to become an oral surgeon. Thanks to the great education benefits of the Air Force, she was able to start down the path of pursuing this dream. “I earned my associate

Veteran Evan McBee Finds New Opportunities at Logan

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Evan McBee, a veteran combat medic in the U.S. Army, always wanted to further his career in the medical field. A current undergraduate physician’s assistant student at Logan University, Evan is thankful that he can earn his degree from Logan on his own time. “I really like the asynchronous schedule and the trimester system,” Evan said. “I’m not one to prolong things if I can help it. I can get my degree at Logan in two and a half years, and I like that I can pair my lecture classes with my lab classes.” Once employed as a paramedic, Evan