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School of Social Work Receives $1.9 Million Federal Grant
University NewsThe School of Social Work in the Morrison Family College of Health just received its largest federal grant ever: $1.9 million from the U.S. Health and Resources Administration (HRSA).
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Social Work Students Plan to Make a Difference with New Scholarship
University NewsSix Master of Social Work (MSW) students from immigrant and refugee communities have become the inaugural recipients of the Traudt Family Scholarship – and they plan to use the opportunity to improve social work services for others with immigrant and refugee backgrounds. -
Five Observations: Teach-in Tuesday on COVID-19 and Mass Incarceration
Five ObservationsThe U.S. leads the world in two categories: COVID-19 cases and incarceration. As we experience the collision of two pandemics – coronavirus and mass incarceration – theology professor Amy Levad says the results are disastrous. -
St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
University NewsEducating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn. As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family College of Health have teamed up to form the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE). The institute will help to develop, support, and advance the field of trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education. … -
Trauma-Informed Training: Helping Educators Spot Trauma-Related Behaviors
University NewsChildren bring their whole selves into the classroom – their circumstances, their real-life experiences and their emotions. For some, that includes trauma triggered by traumatic events and situations experienced outside of school. -
Tommie Experts: Facing Domestic Abuse Among Immigrant Latinas
Health & EducationIn this Tommie Experts column, Dr. Catherine Luz Marrs Fuchsel stresses the importance of raising awareness about the global problem of domestic violence. -
Voting Is Health Care (and Social Work)!
Social JusticeDirector of the School of Social Work Katharine Hill, MPP, MSW, PhD, LISW, explains how all health care professionals can play a part in engaging communities in healthy voting behaviors. -
Zooming into Online Learning
University NewsSince March 12, more than 900 St. Thomas faculty members taught more than 2,000 courses to more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. This summer another 450 courses will be taught. -
Celebrating St. Thomas' Newest Graduate-Level Alumni
University NewsDue to COVID-19, the graduate Class of 2020's celebration Saturday of earning their degrees shifted digitally and across the country to graduates' homes. -
Class of 2020 in the Spotlight
University NewsCongratulations to all 2020 graduates, including undergraduates, graduates and those from Dougherty Family College!