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The Alliance for Health Care Education
Dear Cox College Students and Alumni, We are writing to share news that will shape the future of health science education in our region. After extensive discussions and careful consideration, we are pleased to announce that CoxHealth will be joining the Alliance for Healthcare Education (the “Alliance”). The Alliance is a nonprofit corporation created by…
Cox College Chronicle | May 2023
It was a month full of celebration for our students and faculty. As we finish off another semester, we’re reminded of all the reasons why we do what we do! In May, we saw the hard work pay off. We saw the smiles on the faces of graduates and their family members. We saw the…
President’s List Spring 2023
In recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement, the following undergraduate students were placed on the President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students had to complete at least 8 credit hours at Cox College and earn a 3.50 GPA or greater. Congratulations from the staff and faculty of Cox…
Cox College to host SW MO Health Education Mash Camp
Cox College is proud to be a hosting location for a Southwest Missouri Health Education Center Mash Camp! This event is for Springfield area high school students who are interested in learning more about health careers. Students will participate in many hands-on activities, connect with real healthcare professionals, and learn about various medical and health…
Cox College Chronicle | April 2023
April was a pretty quiet month news-wise, as students and employees are working hard to finish the semester strong. We’re officially less than two weeks away from graduation! For the next 10 days, we’ll be heads down and hammering away, but ready to celebrate on May 12. 1978 Burge Reunion This past weekend, 36…
How to get enough protein as a vegetarian
This article was written by Melissa Palabiyik, a student in our Dietetic Internship program. Melissa is graduating this spring and is interested in working in a clinical outpatient setting. As plant-based nutrition is rising in popularity, the question on “where do you get your protein?” still remains. It is important to meet our protein needs…
Cox College Chronicle | March 2023
OTD program to launch in May 2023 We recently announced the first doctorate program in our 116-year history will begin at Cox College this May. The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is a nine-semester, hybrid program that will feature hands-on, skill-based practice, and online coursework. Included in the program are 24 weeks of level 2…
Cox College Chronicle | February 2023
BSN Fast Track program begins Our inaugural class of BSN Fast Track students have officially begun their program! The three honorary students are Morgan Burdett, Caleb Wiseman, and Zoe Bergant. Cox College’s BSN Fast Track program allows students to earn their Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree in as quickly as three years, and no…
Food n’ Fitness go Hand-n’-Hand
This article was written by Courtney Middle, a student in our Dietetic Internship program. Nutrition can make or break your fitness goals and workout routines. How well or poorly the body is nourished can have an immense effect on the quality of your exercises and your overall physical health. A well-balanced diet is the…
Cox College Chronicle | January 2023
If you haven’t heard already, the most famous groundhog in the world, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow on Thursday. If you subscribe to the weather predictions of a marmot, that means we have to endure six more weeks of winter. Sorry to break the bad news! We hope everyone stayed safe and warm this week….