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Logan Student’s Success in Health Informatics Balancing Nursing and Data

Posted on December 5, 2024 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Health Informatics

Wendy Doran’s, RN path towards mastering data and health informatics is nearly complete. Born and raised in Indiana, Wendy earned her undergraduate BA degree in Spanish from Indiana University and worked until deciding her next career move. She became interested in nursing and thought her Spanish skills might come in handy with patients. In 2010 she graduated from Ivy Tech in Indianapolis with an ASN degree and received her Registered Nurse (RN) certification. “I worked in a few different areas as a nurse: the critical care unit, in surgery and in oncology,” Wendy said. “I’ve been in oncology for 10 …

Logan’s Approach to an AI-Driven Future in Education

Posted on December 4, 2024 in Campus Culture in General in Leaders Made in Online Resources in Resources in Students

In November 2022, Josh Hutchison, PhD, first encountered ChatGPT when a colleague sent him a fully AI-generated Seinfeld script. Fascinated by what he read, he quickly developed a keen interest in AI. Dr. Hutchison joined Logan University in 2017 as the director of the Logan Writing Center, where he provides writing support to both students and faculty. He is also an active part of Logan’s AI Task Force. Established in January 2024 with stakeholders from across the university, this group meets monthly to discuss new challenges and opportunities AI presents for Logan. “The Task Force’s goal is to increase AI …

17th Annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging: Real Life Radiology

Posted on November 19, 2024 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Research in Speakers

Logan University’s annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging seeks to highlight the important contributions and work being done within the field of radiology. This year marked the 17th edition of this industry-leading event, which attracted a substantial audience both in person and online. Norman Kettner, DC, DACBR, FICC, Dean of Research and Emeritus Professor of the Department of Radiology hosted and moderated the oration. The keynote speaker was Alicia M. Yochum, RN, DC (’11), DACBR, rMSK. Dr. Yochum completed her Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan, in addition to an imaging residency and a fellowship in musculoskeletal advanced imaging. …

Logan University is Committed to Helping Veterans Continue Their Mission

Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 in Careers in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made in Online Resources in Resources in Students in USAPP

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 …

Dr. Angelita Howard’s Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Leadership in Education

Posted on November 8, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Leaders Made in Resources

Combining her passions for teaching and diversity training, Angelita Howard, Ed.D., MBA-PM joined Logan University’s faculty in 2017 to teach two important courses in the university’s Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) program: Diversity in Education and Leadership. “The courses I teach are incredibly important for students as they dig deeper and understand how to become more authentic leaders,” she says. For Dr. Howard, authentic leadership is about more than titles. It requires building meaningful relationships with everyone involved in an organization—whether faculty, custodians or social media managers. “Your title means nothing if you don’t have everyone else …

From New Zealand Rugby Field to California Classroom: Johnathan Ploke

Posted on November 7, 2024 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning in Tower Magazine

This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024. At 8 a.m. CDT when many members of the Logan University community were just starting their day, Johnathan Ploke, MS (’24) was wrapping his up as a Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning (MS-SC) student in New Zealand. Johnathan’s academic journey began at California State University, Chico, where he earned bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology and human physiology. After graduating he worked as a personal trainer but wanted additional qualifications to advance his career. He discovered Logan’s one-year, 100 percent online MS-SC program. The program appealed to Johnathan because …