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Morrison Family
College of Health
The Morrison Family College of Health—including the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, the Department of Health and Exercise Science, the School of Social Work, and the Graduate School of Professional Psychology—educates leaders to reimagine how we address the needs of the whole person and advance health equity.
College of Health News
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In the News: MayKao Hang on How Minnesota Became Home for Many Hmong People
MayKao Hang, dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about how the Hmong community has grown in Minnesota, following military assistance provided to the United States during the Vietnam War. From the story: Minnesota has a rich history as a destination for immigrants, notably the German… The post In the News: MayKao Hang on How Minnesota Became Home for Many Hmong People appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Dr. Kingsley Chigbu Receives 2023 Excellence in Socio-Psychological Assessment Award
Dr. Kingsley Chigbu, assistant professor in the Morrison Family College of Health’s School of Social Work, received the 2023 Excellence in Socio-Psychological Assessment Award at the African Mental Health Summit on July 15. The award was in recognition of Chigbu’s outstanding contributions to the field of mental health in service of the African community in… The post Dr. Kingsley Chigbu Receives 2023 Excellence in Socio-Psychological Assessment Award appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Selects New Director of the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
The Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE), a joint partnership of the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Morrison Family College of Health, has named Eyenga Bokamba as its new director. Bokamba is a leader in education and the arts with over 20 years of experience advocating for healthy, creative communities. MITIE was… The post St. Thomas Selects New Director of the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Talee Vang: On a Mission to Create Change
Dr. Talee Vang was not sure a master’s degree was in the cards for her – much less a doctorate. A refugee from Thailand who came to the U.S. with her family when she was 2 years old, she was often the only Hmong student in the classroom when she pursued her bachelor’s degree at… The post Talee Vang: On a Mission to Create Change appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.