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Serving Two Callings: Blending Faith and Social Work for Older Adults
Health & EducationIn some ways, St. Thomas Master of Social Work alumnus Dr. Sunghwan Cho sees his dual roles as professor and priest as two sides of the same coin. Since his ordination in 2012, Cho has had a passion for working with older adults. Now making waves as an associate professor in the School of Social…
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St. Thomas Faculty Share Research in Takeover of NPR’s Academic Minute
In the NewsThe week of Sept. 25 kicked off the University of St. Thomas takeover of NPR’s “The Academic Minute” series. The segment is a two-and-a-half-minute daily segment that features researchers from schools around the world. NPR invited five groundbreaking researchers from St. Thomas to share their findings to help listeners better understand the world. Each segment… -
Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing Names New Executive Director
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthThe University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Annette Hines as the new executive director of the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing. Hines joins St. Thomas from Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, where she has served as faculty member since 2000 and as director of the Presbyterian School of Nursing since 2019.… -
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… -
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…