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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Health
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KCU Joplin expands facilities with major donation
JOPLIN, Mo. — A major contribution to Kansas City University is set to make a big difference in the future of medical students. It's the largest donation in the history of KCU, more than 20-million dollars from the estate of Dr. Paul and Mary Dybedal. The donation will increase the Mary L. Dybedal Scholarship fund, establish a Chair of Psychiatry endowment, expand the Kansas City campus's research facilities, and build state-of-the-art labs in Joplin. KCU Joplin Vice President Dr. Rick Schooler says supporting research will make students more competitive when applying for residencies, and help them make better decisions as doctors. 'It's very important to us to be able to contribute to the science of health, to help continue to advance health care and health practice. At the same time, it's very important for our students to have the opportunity to get involved with research as they're going through our professional programs,' said Dr. Rick Schooler, KCU Joplin Vice President. A 2004 donation from the Dybedals allowed KCU to open the Dybedal Center for Research in 2006. Dr. Dybedal graduated from KCU in 1954, and served on the Board of Trustees for more than 36 years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Largest Gift in Kansas City University History Fuels Research and Medical Education
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City University (KCU) has received over $20 million from the estate of Paul W. Dybedal, DO, and his wife, Mary Louise Dybedal. This is the largest gift from an individual in the University's history and reflects the Dybedals' commitment to advancing osteopathic medical education, research, behavioral health and student scholarships. Dr. Dybedal, a 1954 graduate of KCU's College of Osteopathic Medicine, enjoyed a distinguished career in psychiatry. He served as a U.S. Army Reserves medical officer and practiced inpatient and forensic psychiatry at Napa State Hospital in California. A previous KCU Alumnus of the Year, he retired from the KCU Board of Trustees in 2007, following more than 36 years of service. "KCU gave my father the foundation to build a successful career, and he was dedicated to ensuring that future generations of students have the same opportunities he had," Paul Dybedal Jr. said. "This gift is his way of continuing to support KCU, a place that gave so much to our family." The donation will support three vital areas of growth at KCU: Expand the Dybedal Center for Research on the Kansas City campus and establish state-of-the-art laboratory facilities on the Joplin campus. This will enhance KCU's research capabilities and advance groundbreaking work in the medical and biosciences fields. Establish the Paul W. Dybedal, DO, Endowed Chair of Psychiatry, a pivotal role that will elevate KCU's psychiatric education, support innovative research in behavioral health and help recruit and retain leading faculty in the field. Increase the Mary L. Dybedal Scholarship Fund to ensure that future generations of medical students will have tuition support. The Dybedals have been generous and long-standing supporters of KCU. Their contributions also include establishing the Paul W. Dybedal, DO, and Mary L. Dybedal Scholarship to support future osteopathic medical students. In recognition of their pivotal 2004 gift that propelled advancements in medical education and biomedical research, the University opened the Dybedal Center for Research on its Kansas City campus in their honor in 2006. With this latest gift, they have contributed more than $22.7 million to KCU. "We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the Dybedal family," said Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO at KCU. "Their contributions will continue to transform our University and strengthen our ability to expand our capacity to innovate—as we live our mission of improving the well-being of the communities we serve." The Dybedal family's legacy will continue to shape the University's future for years to come, driving innovation, fostering research and impacting students, faculty and the broader health care community. About Kansas City UniversityFounded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine, and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks #1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a population's health and contribute to health disparities, while equipping students across all programs to address these challenges. KCU offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and clinical psychology and a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Dual degree offerings include master's degrees in business administration in health care leadership, public health, and bioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences – Anesthesiologist Assistant program is scheduled to launch in 2026. Contact: Jennifer Lindholm Digital and Media Relations Strategist 816.654.7037 (office) 913-314-0235 (cell) jlindholm@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kansas City University Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Cross-country move pays off for future Joplin doctor
JOPLIN, Mo. — A student from Utah is ready to call Joplin home after a cross-country move for medical school. 'I was studying at Dixie State University, now known as Utah Tech, and I was majoring in Spanish. Spanish was my major, and I had a minor in chemistry,' said Chance Aplanalp, KCU student. Early building blocks for Chance Aplanalp, the start on the road to becoming a doctor several states away. 'My wife was about 34 weeks pregnant with our first son, so we had to basically pack our stuff up and make about a 19-hour drive out here to Joplin from St George, Utah. It was definitely a difficult time, but definitely paid off,' said Aplanalp. With a grueling study schedule and demanding tests. But, there have also been some surprising perks as a doctor in training. 'My son was born August 10, my first year. So it was about one week after my first medical school exam. And fortunately, my wife's doctor let me deliver. So I was able to deliver my first my first son, right after one of my first medical school exams, which was one of the biggest blessings of my life,' said Aplanalp. Cross-country move pays off for future Joplin doctor Joplin's Main Street to be revamped with new surface and lights Joplin Blood Center of the Ozarks relocates Recall campaign against Joplin councilman suspended Public joins Rotary Clubs to celebrate International Sculpture Day A blessing that would be repeated as he also got to deliver his second son two years later. Fast forward to 2025, and Chance is now just days away from graduating from KCU Joplin. He'll focus on ear, nose, and throat medicine. 'I was able to do all sorts of audition rotations all the way up from Pennsylvania to Michigan and basically everywhere in between. But I kept coming back to this program,' said Aplanalp. Which Chance has now committed to – a residency at Freeman Health System. 'One of the reasons why is because everywhere I went, Dr McIntyre, both Larry and Kent McIntyre, their names continually got brought up, and their reputation was very, very strong. And I knew, if that was the case, you know, that was somewhere where I would want to be,' said Aplanalp. A new chapter in his life – with new challenges in a good place to call home. 'My wife and I had established really good friendships here. Really enjoyed being in Joplin. We thought it would be a perfect fit to stay in Joplin,' said Aplanalp. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Neosho students learn DNA extraction with KCU professor
NEOSHO, Mo. — First grade students at Neosho's Rise Elementary use cutting edge technology for a little classroom fun. Missouri man gets 20 years for child sex crimes Federal grants to aid Neosho in stormwater projects Crowder hosts self-defense class as part of 'Sexual Assault Awareness Month' Take Two for Neosho's citywide garage sale this weekend Neosho School District announces new elementary principals KCU Assistant Professor Dr. Joseph Williams spent an hour with the students, extracting DNA from strawberries. Dr. Williams says the process for that is similar to what would happen in a lab if a doctor ordered DNA testing for a patient. Along with being a lot of fun for the students, Dr. Williams says it also helps spark a love for science. The students tell us it helped bring classroom lessons to life. 'For example, I learned what it is, like what DNA stands for, and DNA can be in your blood and your bones, DNA is like everywhere,' Bregan Burch, 1st grader. 'The whole idea here is to spark curiosity, spark questions. The number one rule that we're going to have here today is 'ask lots of questions.' we're going to have a lot of fun, we're going to make a lot of noise, we're going to get a little messy as we go along with that, but that's what science is. Science isn't always about finding the right answer, it's about continuing asking the questions so that we can push the envelope the best we can,' said Dr. Joseph Williams, KCU Assistant Professor. Dr. Williams says KCU staff try to take opportunities like this as often as possible because of the impact they can have on the scientists and physicians of the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
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KCU-Joplin hosts weekend research symposium
JOPLIN, Mo. — Kansas City University-Joplin hosted its 33rd Annual Weekend Symposium event. More than one hundred students attended this year's 'Research Symposium' — one of KCU's major academic events. The symposium unites students, faculty, and researchers from different colleges to showcase their innovative research and scientific discoveries. It also brings in scientists and physicians inside and outside the KCU community, offering participants a chance to learn from professionals while gaining insights from the real world. 'Inter professional collaboration is so important in giving that holistic care to all of our patients, so being able to display that and conduct that is so incredibly important to me and I'm so incredibly honored to be able to have this opportunity,' said Keaton Wilczynski, Kansas City University Joplin second-year dental student. 'I never really get to see what my fellow colleagues are working on and get to see all the research that people have been doing just for the benefit of patients. So, to see all of my friends all in one spot being able to present their research and see what they've been working on is really fun,' said Cortland Brown, Kansas City University Joplin second-year medical student. As the weekend-long event concluded, it was the final day for students to present their research projects. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
