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St. Thomas Announces Founding Dean for College of Health
President's OfficeThe University of St. Thomas today announced Dr. MayKao Y. Hang has been appointed vice president and founding dean of its College of Health – officially launching the new college that reimagines how future professionals can solve systemic health care problems.
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SOLV Initiative: Mindful Movement
University NewsWith one in four adults over the age of 65 experiencing some form of a physical fall every year, fall risk is a major health concern. To address these safety needs, two assistant professors in the Health and Human Performance Department, Brett Bruininks and Starr Sage, are leading the Mindful Movement project that is part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ SOLV Initiative. -
Update on the Formation of the College of Health
President's OfficeFor the past several years, faculty and staff at St. Thomas have studied how we can develop a more comprehensive and integrated approach to health care education. Last May, the Board of Trustees endorsed a plan to advance a new College of Health at St. Thomas as part of this plan. -
BrightSide Produce Brings Ingenuity, Collaboration to Food Desert Battle
Sustainability & EnvironmentUniversity students deliver needed nutrition to neighborhoods in food deserts. -
Tommie Mentors and Mentees: Lesley Scibora and Chris Hornung
University NewsA research opportunity helped spark an organic mentor-mentee relationship for health and human performance professor Lesley Scibora and junior Chris Hornung. -
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion and tenure following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December and February. -
Please Remember Bridget Duoos in Your Prayers
In Our PrayersShe was the chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance and a St. Thomas professor since 1995. -
World Cafe Event Brings Students Together for Interdisciplinary Dialogue
University NewsClasses from the departments of Business, Theology, Sociology, Justice and Peace Studies (JPST), Biology, and Health and Human Performance all gathered at the end of April to discuss HIV and AIDS, and how they could work together to have more effective and well-rounded approaches to solving problems. -
How It Works: VO2 Max Test
University NewsA VO2 max test provides athletes – whether professional or recreational – accurate, personalized data they can use to tailor their training and reach their goals. Dr. Paul Mellick of St. Thomas' Health and Human Performance Department, and one intrepid Newsroom writer will show you what this grueling test is like. -
UST in the News for March 11, 2015
University NewsTarget troubles and a '40-Under-40' honoree in this week’s headlines.