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Donor Spotlight: The Doyle Family

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For generations, the Doyle family has upheld a tradition of giving back to Logan University and its students. Central to this legacy of generosity is the Dr. B.E. Doyle Scholarship, a fund established by the late B.E. Doyle, DC (‘63), whose career as a chiropractor shaped not only his life but also those of his children and countless others. Dr. B.E. Doyle’s path to chiropractic began in the early 1960s. A meat cutter by trade, he suffered a debilitating back injury that left him searching for alternatives to surgery. A recommendation from a fellow meat cutter and Logan graduate led …

Alumna Publishes Research on Integrating the Biopsychosocial Model into Chiropractic Education

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During her clinical rotations at Logan University, Kristin Miller, DC (’22) encountered a patient with chronic neck pain who challenged her to think beyond physical symptoms. “I wondered, ‘Could this pain be more than just tissue damage? Could psychological and social factors also play a role in shaping the patient’s pain experience and recovery?’” Dr. Miller said. Dr. Miller’s curiosity led her to reconsider not only her approach to care but also how chiropractic students are trained to understand chronic pain. While her education emphasized the biomedical model—addressing the physical causes of pain—she wished she were also learning more about …

Caring for the Whole Woman: Dr. Cypress Garrett

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A passion for women’s healthcare and an interest in practicing in an integrated environment led Cypress Garrett, DC (’10) to become the first chiropractor to work for St. Luke’s Medical Group, the network of physicians within St. Luke’s, a premier regional health system located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Garrett grew up in central New York with dreams of becoming a physician. She had considered medical school and massage therapy, but a visit to a chiropractor affirmed her decision. “I realized this was the kind of doctor I wanted to become: someone who looks for the root of an issue to …

Symposium 2025: What’s New

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In celebration of its 90th Anniversary, Logan University looks forward to welcoming alumni and industry professionals to campus May 1-3, 2025, for an engaging and education-packed weekend. During Symposium 2025, attendees will earn 19 hours of continuing education credit, and have access to social events to reconnect with peers and an opportunity to witness University history during the investiture ceremony of Logan’s eighth president, Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD. Campus Updates: For the first time, Symposium will be held entirely on campus, which offers attendees the opportunity to see the various changes that have occurred in the last year. Fuhr Science …

Jessica Scarato, MS (’24): Navigating Data to Drive Success at Logan University

Posted on in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Health Informatics

Jessica Scarato, MS (’24), is Logan University’s registrar, where she is able to blend her passion for data and education. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in Psychology and Sociology in 2012, she moved to St. Louis with her husband to chart the next chapter of her life. Initially considering law school, Jessica took time to explore her career path while starting a family. Her journey eventually led her to Logan University in 2018, where she began as a student records assistant in the Registrar’s Office and then became registrar in 2022. Jessica’s role as registrar is …

Logan University Graduate Thrives as Clinical Dietitian

Posted on in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

Originally from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Morgan Joshi, RDN now works as a clinical dietitian at in Atlanta, Georgia. With a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout already under her belt, Morgan was well-prepared to dive deeper into the field of nutrition and dietetics through her graduate studies. She chose Logan University for her master’s degree due to the university’s personalized approach and smaller size. “What appealed to me about Logan was, not only the high quality of the education and the curriculum, but also the faculty and staff focus on student goals,” she said. Another appealing …