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

Posted on September 7, 2023 in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Leaders Made in Students

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) …

CNS Student Finds Career Passion at Logan

Posted on August 24, 2023July 18, 2024 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Students

While searching for a master’s in nutrition program and to further understand the importance of healthy living, Taneya Fortson-Cifci, MSNHP (’21), found so much more: a career passion. “I believe when you are on the right path, opportunity will find you” explained Taneya. “Following my acceptance to Logan in 2018, there have been so many serendipitous occurrences involving my education and career that there is no doubt I am on the correct path.” Taneya decided upon Logan University’s virtual Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance (MSNHP) program, where she found the most challenging and interesting curriculum. As she …

DC Student Competes in IBTF World Baton Twirling Competition

Posted on August 8, 2023July 18, 2024 in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Students

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 …

Logan DC Students Compete in 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship

Posted on July 21, 2023July 17, 2023 in College of Chiropractic in Students

The 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship, which included the top 30 teams from around the world, took place at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego this summer. Didier Fardin, a trimester 2 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student, and Gabriel Fardin, a trimester 3 DC student, represented their father’s country of France in the tournament and placed 18th in the world. The twins have been playing lacrosse for more than 10 years. “We are honored to be able to represent France and to compete with and against great players from around the world,” said Gabriel. Didier and Gabriel only had about six …

Parents as Chiropractors Club Supports Students with Children

Posted on July 18, 2023July 17, 2023 in Clubs & Organizations in Students in Tower Magazine

Pursuing a doctoral program like Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a tremendous commitment. But earning an advanced degree while raising children presents an entirely separate and often competing set of challenges. “I moved to St. Louis from Tennessee to start the DC program at Logan somewhat last-minute,” said trimester 5 student Brittany Kidd. “When my husband and our son joined me during my first trimester, we struggled to find reliable child care because we were new to the area and didn’t know anyone.” Brittany threw herself into researching local day care facilities and other child care options all …

Academic Success Coaches Care About More Than Academics – They Care About Students’ Well-Being

Posted on July 6, 2023 in Campus Culture in Online Resources in Resources in Students

Logan University students have access to a team of world-class clinicians and educators, highly-educated staff, as well as a variety of resources dedicated to academic and career success. Associate Dean of Academic Success Katrina Marnin, MS, wants students to know that Logan’s academic success coaches care about more than just students’ academic success – they care about the student. “Yes, success coaches help with class registration and academic-related questions, but our care for the students goes deeper,” explained Katrina. “Not only do we work closely with students on selecting courses they need for their degree but go a step further …