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Whole Person Health Summit Explores Resilience, Healing and Community
Health & EducationResilience took many forms at this year’s Whole Person Health Summit at the University of St. Thomas, from rebuilding trust in public health systems to strengthening communities shaped by generations of trauma and change. The fourth annual summit, hosted April 16 by the Morrison Family College of Health, brought together more than 200 healthcare professionals,…
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New Graduate Certificate Promotes Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals
Arts & HumanitiesThe University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is introducing a new graduate program: the Certificate in Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals, with classes set to begin in summer 2026. The program provides students in healthcare and related fields with the knowledge and resources to support the unique needs of their patients and clients. The certificate's curriculum… -
Rethinking Resilience: Insights from St. Thomas’ Health Equity Series
University NewsBefore finishing her dissertation for her Doctor of Education at the University of St. Thomas, Katia Colon-LaCroix used the “control find” feature to search and delete the word “resilience” entirely from her research paper, which examines the measures of success for and by first-generation college students of color. “I didn't do that because I don't… -
Reimagining Schools for Teacher Flourishing: Q&A with Dean Amy Smith
Health & EducationUnder the leadership of Dr. Amy F. Smith, dean of the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas, the school is deepening community partnerships, strengthening educator preparation, and rethinking how K-12 schools can be designed to better support both teachers and students. Smith looks to one question posed by the Next Education Workforce at… -
The Future of Smart Is Human: Rethinking Learning in the Age of AI
Health & Education“Are you smart?” Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen asked the audience at the University of St. Thomas. “Or should we be asking: How are you smart?” That provocative question anchored the most recent Finding Forward event, The Future of Smart Is Human, where Hansen joined President Rob Vischer for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of learning in… -
In Our Prayers: Christopher Michael Liebergen
Health & EducationThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of adjunct faculty Christopher Michael Liebergen, who inspired students toward the pursuit of physical health and wellness. Liebergen passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. In 2024, he began his dream job of being an adjunct professor of human physiology… -
Dr. Michael Osterholm to Deliver Keynote at St. Thomas Whole Person Health Summit
Health & EducationThe Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas will host its fourth annual Whole Person Health Summit on April 16, 2026. A keynote address titled “Vaccine Integrity Project: A Road Map for Resilience” will anchor the summit. Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Osterholm will examine how lessons learned during COVID-19 and recent… -
St. Thomas Designs Nursing Education Around Real Lives
AlumniAs a nurse practitioner who still works urgent care shifts while directing the Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Ashley Walker has seen firsthand who doesn’t get served by traditional daytime nursing programs: working adults, parents, career-changers and students already embedded in health care roles who can’t easily… -
St. Thomas Nursing Center for Simulation Earns International Accreditation
Health & EducationThe University of St. Thomas has received international praise for providing top-tier simulation education for the next generation of nurses. The Society for Simulation and Healthcare (SSH) has awarded full teaching and education accreditation to the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing simulation lab. St. Thomas is the second higher education institution in Minnesota to… -
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.