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Logan University Announces New President-Elect

Posted on July 11, 2024July 10, 2024 in Campus Culture in Community & Events in General in Leaders Made in President

Logan University’s Board of Trustees has announced that Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD, will be the eighth president of the University. The announcement of the new president concludes a nationwide search that began in February of 2024 upon the news of the upcoming retirement of Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD. Dr. Thompson currently serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs and chief academic officer at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. He will begin his term with Logan on March 1, 2025. “The Presidential Search Committee received more than 70 applications for this position, which I believe is a …

Logan University Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 in General in President

Logan University is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Trustees: Kathy Boulet, DC (’89), DAAPM, FIACA, CCAC; Christine Goertz, DC, PhD; and Tara McConkey, CFA. The Board of Trustees is an elected body of professionals representing a broad range of experience and backgrounds. The group collectively guides Logan University leadership on its mission to be a diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service. “Kathy, Christine and Tara bring years of experience and expertise in chiropractic care, research, integrative health, financial planning and executive leadership to our Board of Trustees. I …

Introducing the Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award

Posted on September 20, 2021September 23, 2021 in Alumni in Leaders Made in President in Symposium

Logan University is proud to announce that Richard M. Bruns, DC (’80), Norman W. Kettner, DC (’80), DACBR, FICC, and William D. Purser, DC (’53) are the inaugural recipients of the Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award. The award represents the highest distinction bestowed upon an alumnus for their accomplishments and for making a significant, lasting difference to Logan. The inaugural winners were selected by the University based on the criteria of leadership, philanthropy, industry achievement and service. “This prestigious award formally recognizes individuals whose exemplary accomplishments, service and commitment have brought credit to Logan as well as the chiropractic …

Logan University Return-to-Campus Plan

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 in President in Students

Students, Faculty and Staff: First and foremost, I have been overwhelmed by the support you all have provided over the past few months. Through these difficult times and unprecedented challenges, you have demonstrated courage, leadership and solidarity in such a way that makes me proud of those who call Logan their home. We have been working extremely hard on developing a multi-phase, return-to-campus plan that keeps your health and safety a top priority. St. Louis County’s recent announcement to reopen has allowed Logan to move forward with this plan in accordance with federal, state and county guidelines. As always, we …

Statement on George Floyd Tragedy

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 in General in President

Dear Logan faculty, staff, students and community: Like so many people around the nation, we are experiencing feelings of sadness, frustration and anger as we try to wrap our minds around the violent and tragic events that took place in Minneapolis last week and the countless others that have occurred both in St. Louis and around the country. This is yet another reminder that we have not yet reached a “perfect Union” and we continue to see evidence of racism and inequity that has plagued our society since it’s inception. Violence and social injustice have no place in any community, …

We Miss You

Posted on April 22, 2020April 23, 2020 in Campus Culture in President

To our entire Logan community: campus isn’t the same without you here. It’s a little too quiet, and the vibrancy you bring to campus is surely missed. As Logan President Clay McDonald shares in the below video, we’re eager for the day we’re all back together as a community for on-campus learning. Until then, stay well.