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In the News: MayKao Hang on How Minnesota Became Home for Many Hmong People
In the NewsMayKao 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…
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Dr. Kingsley Chigbu Receives 2023 Excellence in Socio-Psychological Assessment Award
Professional NotesDr. 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… -
St. Thomas Selects New Director of the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
Professional NotesThe 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… -
Talee Vang: On a Mission to Create Change
AlumniDr. 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… -
In the News: Paul Mellick on Life Expectancy in America
In the NewsPaul Mellick, health and exercise science professor at the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health, recently joined Angela Davis with MPR News to discuss the decline in life expectancy across the U.S. From the story: A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that American life expectancy is the lowest it’s… -
Counseling Across Cultures: Studying Psychology in Singapore
Health & EducationFrom hailing a taxicab to sitting down for a meal with brand-new friends, some of life’s biggest lessons are found outside the classroom – especially when it comes to understanding the human condition. For a group of University of St. Thomas counseling psychology students, their recent J-Term trip to Singapore has proved invaluable in their… -
Bryana French Receives Associate Chair Appointment
Professional NotesDr. Bryana French has been appointed associate chair in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology of the Morrison Family College of Health. The appointment at the University of St. Thomas is effective Sept. 1, 2023. French has been involved in numerous leadership roles throughout the university and beyond. Nationally, she served as the president of… -
In the News: MayKao Hang on Whole Person Health and Lessons from the Pandemic
In the NewsDr. MayKao Hang, founding dean at the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of the inaugural Whole Person Health Summit. From the story: The summit is well-timed, because the pandemic revealed the consequences of poorer overall health and the need for… -
In the News: MayKao Hang on the Transition From Awareness to Action in Addressing America’s Health Disparities
In the NewsDr. MayKao Hang, founding dean at the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health, recently contributed an article to MinnPost on the shortfalls of the current health care system in the U.S., and the importance of whole person health in addressing health disparities. From the article: Currently, our health care system is not… -
In the News: MayKao Hang Joins Jan Malcolm to Discuss Whole Person Health and Learnings From the Pandemic
In the NewsMayKao Hang, founding dean at the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health, recently joined former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm in the WCCO Radio studios to discuss the upcoming Whole Person Health Summit and what has been learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. From the interview: “If you think about our workforce being…