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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…
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Whole Person Health Summit 2025: Building Power, Transforming Systems
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthThe Morrison Family College of Health hosted its third annual Whole Person Health Summit, engaging over 200 attendees in a variety of panels, discussions, and breakout sessions. This year’s theme, “Building Power, Transforming Systems,” set the stage for thoughtful conversations about the future of healthcare, particularly when it comes to rural and underrepresented communities. Headlining… -
In the News: Dr. MayKao Hang and Melanie Ferris on Minnesota’s Health Care System
In the NewsVice President and Founding Dean of the Morrison Family College of Health Dr. MayKao Hang and Director of Health Equity Program Development Melanie Ferris recently published an op-ed in MinnPost on how deep disparities in Minnesota’s health care system still leave too many behind, but that there is a fix. From the article: Where you… -
Training Smarter: New Technologies Boost Exercise Science at St. Thomas
Health & EducationSophie Palmer ’25 is learning how to slow things down in her final weeks as an undergraduate student at the University of St. Thomas. In a recent biomechanics lab, the exercise science major found herself surrounded by four highly sensitive motion capture cameras – each recording at 500 frames per second, nearly 10 times faster… -
University of St. Thomas Becomes Minnesota’s First Private University to Receive Age-Friendly Campus Designation
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has been officially recognized as an Age-Friendly University (AFU), joining the prestigious Age-Friendly Global Network. St. Thomas is the first private university in Minnesota to earn this recognition. “Our mission to advance the common good compels us to prepare students to attend to the needs of an aging… -
In the News: Melissa Lundquist, a Director in School of Social Work, Discusses Grieving Process
In the NewsIn the MPR News podcast episode titled "Talking Sense: Why grief has the power to unite us or divide us," host Angela Davis discusses the complexities of grief with guest Melissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas.… -
Building a Legacy of Advocacy and Service: School of Social Work Celebrates 50th Anniversary
AlumniAfter years of serving as the primary caregiver for her grandmother, Florence Wright ’15 MSW developed a passion for working with older adults. “It didn’t take long before I realized that I wanted to help people, and I had this curiosity in understanding their thoughts, feelings and experiences during times of great stress, loss and… -
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,… -
Dr. Ankita Deka Named Director of Master of Social Work Program
Professional NotesThe Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has named Dr. Ankita Deka its next director of its Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Deka started her new role at the School of Social Work in August 2024. A highly respected leader in social work education, Deka comes to… -
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…