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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.
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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… -
Empathy in Action: Clinical Training Prepares Tommie Nurses for Life-Saving Work
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthIt was a moment that Lauren Wight ’23, ’26 MSN won’t forget. The nursing student from the University of St. Thomas was conducting a focused head-to-toe-assessment of a patient at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, Minnesota. At first, the routine assessment appeared to be just that: routine. But when the patient’s vital signs began… -
St. Thomas Announces New Gift From John and Susan Morrison to Expand Health Care Education
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthA new gift from one of its most well-known and transformational benefactor families is further positioning the University of St. Thomas to shape the future of health care and healing. Five years after their $25 million investment launched and named the Morrison Family College of Health, John and Susan Morrison have taken their impact to… -
Nursing Students Gain Real-World Experience at the Center for Well-Being
Health & EducationThe Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas partnered with the Center for Well-Being to provide flu shots to students, faculty and staff on campus. This collaboration presents a unique opportunity to promote public health while providing nursing students valuable hands-on experience. With the clinical aspect of the flu clinic,… -
In the News: Annette Hines on Nursing Shortage Improvements in Minnesota
In the NewsAnnette Hines, executive director of the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the significant drop in vacancy rates in Minnesota's hospitals for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. From the story: Annette Hines is… -
School of Nursing Debuts Direct Admission Pathway for Fall 2025
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthThe Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas is debuting a new direct admission pathway for high school students interested in a nursing career. This new admissions option will accept high school seniors – applying to the school for fall 2025 and beyond – directly into the Bachelor of Science… -
In the News: St. Thomas School of Nursing Graduates Inaugural Class
In the NewsAnnette Hines, executive director of nursing at the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health, recently spoke with KSTP-TV and KARE 11 about the first graduating class of nurses from St. Thomas and the difference they will make through whole-person care and advancing health equity. From KSTP: The inaugural class of the new… -
Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at St. Thomas Receives Accreditation Approval
Health & EducationThe Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas has reached another milestone. In addition to seeing its first graduates cross the stage this May, it recently received the final vote of approval for accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In a May 2024 letter to the school’s… -
School of Nursing Hosts Pinning Ceremony for First Tommie Nurses
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthThe Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas welcomed its first class of Tommie nurses into the profession at an emotional pinning ceremony on May 23. A longtime dream of university leadership and countless steadfast supporters, the inaugural cohort of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) candidates will enter the…