Logan University is proud to celebrate 90 years of excellence in education, innovation and healthcare leadership this year.
“As we celebrate Logan’s 90th anniversary, we reflect on the extraordinary impact this institution has made in the advancement of chiropractic and health sciences education,” said former Logan President Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD. “It was a privilege to serve as president of this prestigious institution for the last 12 years.”
Named for its founder and first president Hugh B. Logan, DC, the university opened its doors in 1935 under the name Logan Basic College of Chiropractic. With just seven men and women in its first graduating class, Logan currently has more than 1,700 students enrolled between its 11 diverse undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.
“Logan has become a beacon of education and healthcare over the past nine decades,” said Logan Board of Trustees Chair Donald Altman, DDS, DHSc, Ed.D. “As we honor its legacy, we also look to the future with excitement as we continue to advance innovative programs and transformative education that will empower the next generation of healthcare leaders.”
While remaining rooted in chiropractic education, Logan began enriching its academic options with degree offerings in health sciences in 2006, including strength and conditioning, health informatics, nutrition and more. The latest program, the Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP), began in 2022 and celebrated its first class of graduates this past fall. In 2026, Logan will launch its Master of Science in Physician Assistant (PA) program, which is a testament to the university’s commitment to becoming a premier whole health university.
“Logan is proud to expand its College of Health Sciences degree offerings with the PA program, exhibiting leadership in integrated healthcare education,” Dr. McDonald said. “Our PA program will be unique due to its emphasis on interprofessional and integrative healthcare.”
Logan’s 90th anniversary celebration is even more meaningful with the inauguration of H. Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD as the university’s eighth president. Dr. Thompson brings more than 20 years of experience in academic leadership and administration to his new position and has been recognized as a “Top 100 Leader in Education.”
“I am deeply honored to step into the role of president during such a significant time in Logan’s history,” Dr. Thompson said. “This milestone is a testament to Logan’s legacy of excellence in education, research and patient care. I look forward to building on nine decades of success and working with our outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni to continue advancing our position as the leading chiropractic and health sciences institution.”
Join Logan for several historic events and celebrations in May 2025. More information available here.