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MITIE Announces Inaugural Group of Research Fellows
St. Thomas 2025Three educators will dedicate themselves to yearlong independent research projects aimed at advancing the field and providing new tools to teachers and administrators seeking support and training in trauma-informed education. Jonathan Luknic, Caroline Toscano and Brandy Opse are the inaugural group of Research Fellows for the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE). MITIE was launched…
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Tommie Nurses: A Plan to Achieve Health Equity
Health & EducationThe new School of Nursing's plan is in motion for fall. When Dr. MayKao Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, was charged in fall 2019 with developing a plan to launch the School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas, she essentially had a… -
Raney Linck – On Finding Passion in Nursing Education
Health & EducationBefore he found his true calling, Dr. Raney Linck tried out a few careers after his bachelor's in mass communication, including as an assistant chaplain at a Baptist hospital and as a sales rep. He was working in sales when he decided he wanted another college degree – one that would allow him to transition… -
Berline Pierre-Louis – Advocating for Change in Patient Care
Health & EducationGiving birth to her own child is what reinforced for Berline Pierre-Louis, a clinical faculty member in the St. Thomas School of Nursing, just what an impact a good nurse can have on society. Her hospital stay gave her a close-up view to the other side of patient-provider relations than the one she experienced through… -
Heather Anderson – Taking Care of Families Through Nursing
Health & EducationAt the intersection of care and education is where you’ll find Heather Anderson, who was raised in the small town of Rushford, Minnesota. Hailing from a family of nurses and educators, Anderson knew she wanted to follow one of these community-oriented paths. The question was: which one? Watching the nursing careers of her cousin and… -
Innovation Gets a Boost in Funding
Professional NotesA wave of federal grants is making an impact. If you ask Professor L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan about her life in the year 2016, you‘ll likely get the answer: “weeks of no sleep.” That was the year she applied for and received St. Thomas’ first major federal grant at or above $1 million. At the… -
In the News: Dr. MayKao Hang on Finding Your Purpose
In the NewsDr. MayKao Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, joined "The Purpose Tune Podcast" to discuss her path in life and how she found her purpose. Hang has found her purpose through her career, where she works to give back to those in need. She describes… -
In the News: Bryana French on the Positive Effects of Comics
In the NewsAssociate Professor of Psychology Bryana French explained to the Sahan Journal the significance of comic strips and cartoons, and how they can be used in therapy techniques. From the article: Bryana French, an associate professor of psychology at the University of St. Thomas and a member of the Radical Healing Collective, said she can envision… -
At the School of Nursing, They Practice What They Teach
Health & EducationThe leaders and faculty behind the School of Nursing speak from more than textbook experience when it comes to understanding culturally responsive care. Just as the school is aiming to have 30% of its students from diverse backgrounds, it extended that goal to leadership, as well. Dr. MayKao Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and… -
CAPE: A ‘Treasure Trove’ of Expertise and Insight
St. Thomas 2025Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE), specifically highlighted in St. Thomas 2025 as an avenue to meet the ever-changing needs of students, alumni and employers, is providing real-world opportunities to learn. CAPE offers opportunities for professionals to expand their skills in areas such as health care, education, leadership, sales and marketing, nonprofits, project management, personal growth…