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Health Leaders Gather at St. Thomas for Inaugural Morrison Lecture
Quotes from the QuadWhat does it mean to care for people in a fractured world? That was the question at hand during the inaugural Morrison Lecture held at the University of St. Thomas. The discussion brought together Sister Mary Haddad, RSM, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association of the United States; Jamie Verbrugge, president and CEO of Catholic Charities…
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In Our Prayers: Christopher Michael Liebergen
Health & EducationThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of adjunct faculty Christopher Michael Liebergen, who inspired students toward the pursuit of physical health and wellness. Liebergen passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. In 2024, he began his dream job of being an adjunct professor of human physiology… -
Dr. Michael Osterholm to Deliver Keynote at St. Thomas Whole Person Health Summit
Health & EducationThe Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas will host its fourth annual Whole Person Health Summit on April 16, 2026. A keynote address titled “Vaccine Integrity Project: A Road Map for Resilience” will anchor the summit. Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Osterholm will examine how lessons learned during COVID-19 and recent… -
St. Thomas Designs Nursing Education Around Real Lives
AlumniAs a nurse practitioner who still works urgent care shifts while directing the Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Ashley Walker has seen firsthand who doesn’t get served by traditional daytime nursing programs: working adults, parents, career-changers and students already embedded in health care roles who can’t easily… -
St. Thomas Nursing Center for Simulation Earns International Accreditation
Health & EducationThe University of St. Thomas has received international praise for providing top-tier simulation education for the next generation of nurses. The Society for Simulation and Healthcare (SSH) has awarded full teaching and education accreditation to the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing simulation lab. St. Thomas is the second higher education institution in Minnesota to… -
In the News: MayKao Hang on Celebrating 5 Years of Morrison Family College of Health
In the NewsDr. MayKao Y. Hang, vice president and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, spoke with WCCO-TV about the University of St. Thomas’ rapid growth in health education. In just five years, the college’s nursing program has nearly doubled in size, reflecting its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the community. -
Inside the IPC: Where Future Professionals Learn to Work as One
Business & LawIn her final year at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Maria Landfried ’25 J.D. did much more than study law in a classroom. She worked across professions to define what justice can look like in Minnesota. As part of a multi-disciplinary student team at the Interprofessional Center (IPC) at St. Thomas, Landfried… -
In the News: Melissa Lundquist on the Emotional Challenges of an Empty Nest
In the NewsMelissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas, sat down with MPR News host Catharine Richert and Allina Health psychologist David Nathan to discuss the emotional mix of pride, grief, and rediscovery that comes with an empty nest… -
Building a Healthier Future: Morrison Family College of Health Marks Milestones
People & CultureWhen Dr. MayKao Y. Hang walked into her first office at the University of St. Thomas as founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health in 2019, the university had a new leader with the right vision and entrepreneurial spirit that shined through from her longtime experience with start-ups, community organization and fundraising centered… -
Largest First-Year Class in St. Thomas History Marches Through the Arches
People & CultureThe skies over St. Paul had a steady drizzle on the morning of the University of St. Thomas’ annual March Through the Arches as first-year students gathered at the edge of the lower quad, adjusting purple shirts and snapping photos with family. Then, a few minutes before the ceremony began, sunlight broke through. It was…