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Physical Therapist and Instructor Earning Logan’s Ed.D. To Increase Impact on Students

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Samantha Marocco, PT, DPT, MS, GCS Emeritus came to Logan University for her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) to make a bigger impact in student success at her teaching position at Utica University. “I looked into Logan’s Ed.D. curriculum, and I found it to be the perfect fit for my career goals and the audience I am trying to impact,” she said. Dr. Marocco earned her master’s degree in basic science/gerontology from Clarkson University and her bachelors and doctor of physical therapy degrees from Russell Sage College.  After working with older adults for several years, she also …

16th Annual Joseph W Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging Recap

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Logan University’s Department of Radiology held the 16th Annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging in early June. This Oration is hosted and moderated by Norman Kettner, DC, DACBR, FICC, Dean of Research and Emeritus Professor of Logan’s Department of Radiology and is designed to honor the extensive contributions and achievements of radiologist, clinician and mentor Joseph Howe, DC, DACBR to the education, research and practice of chiropractic radiology. Every year, eminent speakers have been selected to deliver the Oration from the fields of radiology, clinical practice, education and research, reflecting the extraordinarily wide scope of intellectual interest and …

Logan Adjunct Professor and Health Professions Education Resident to Graduate with Ed.D.

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While working on her master’s degree in athletic leadership and positive coaching at the University of Missouri, Brianna Kraft, MEd, LAT, ATC worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the university’s track and field and cross country programs. There she met Brittany Ramirez, DC, MS, LAT, ATC, CCSP®, who introduced her to Logan University and the adjunct professor position teaching courses in the Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program. She currently teaches the sports emergency care course and lab, in addition to teaching sports psychology for the Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning (MS-SC) …

From South Side Skeptic to Global Lifestyle Architect: The Transformative Journey of Dr. Glenn T. Miller

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Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Glenn Miller’s, DC (’19), path to becoming a wellness expert was far from predictable. His childhood was marked by frequent illnesses, fostering skepticism toward health care. However, Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program changed the trajectory of his life. After attending Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Dr. Miller transferred to Logan University in 2011, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Life Science before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Balancing two jobs while pursuing his degree, he had the added responsibility of impending fatherhood. The will to be a role model …

DC Student Competes in IBTF World Baton Twirling Competition

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From back pain to baton twirling, Miranda Proctor, trimester 2 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student, keeps herself busy. Miranda is competing in the IBTF World Baton Twirling Competition in England August 4-13. “It’s been a bit of a hectic schedule,” laughed Miranda. “In past years, I’d spend all day in the gym practicing. But with classes, homework and studying, I have had to time manage a lot differently.” This will be Miranda’s fourth time attending Worlds for baton twirling. She will be competing in three events: Elite 2 Baton, an event with two batons, Elite 3 Baton, an event with …

East Central College Faculty Advance Their Teaching Skills with Logan’s Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education

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Nancy Mitchell, MSN, RN is the director of nursing and dean of health science at East Central College (ECC) in Union, Missouri. Nancy attended ECC for her associate degree before earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Central Methodist University and her master’s in nursing from Maryville University. She came back to ECC as a full-time nursing instructor, a position she held for more than 15 years, until she was promoted to her current position. Nancy has mentored many students while teaching at ECC, including Brittany Clark, MSN, RN. Brittany came to ECC in 2012 to obtain her associate degree …