PRISMH: A New Initiative Takes Shape
A focus on mental health has been a theme through President Gabel’s presidency; even before she arrived at the University in the summer of 2019 she vowed that would be a priority. Scroll to read
The President’s Initiative for Student Mental Health (PRISMH), is a systemwide effort to bring together the services, programs, policies, and academic practices that showcase the University as a leader not only in Minnesota, but in the nation.
In February, Gabel announced the University’s first systemwide effort dedicated to addressing in a holistic manner the student mental health crisis. The President’s Initiative for Student Mental Health (PRISMH) will bring together mental health and wellness services, programs, policies, research, and academic practices from across the University’s five campuses, as well as the state of Minnesota.
Submitted by Michelle Christopherson, Director of Outreach and Engagement
Crookston Times
The equine arena in the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) on the University of Minnesota Crookston Campus will be named the Charles H. Casey Equine Arena in honor of the former Chancellor and U of M Regent.
The All-University Honors Committee met and concluded in favor of the nomination by UMN President Emeritus Robert Bruininks, UMN Crookston Chancellor Emeritus Donald Sargeant and current Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause, Assistant to the Chancellor Judith Neppel, retired and UMN Crookston Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson. This recommendation, approved by the UMN Board of Regents, was approved last month.
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Awards and Recognition: Keshab Parhi has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow; and more.
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Where it starts
“Where it Starts” is a collection of personal stories that highlights the incredible accomplishments of members of our Black community during their journey at the University of Minnesota. Each story reflects upon overcoming obstacles, building community, and finding purpose. In “Defeat turns to growth,” student Governess Simpson finds a new capacity to help others despite the heartbreak of being rejected by her major. In Who SHE is, alumnus Lulete Mola discusses how she came to realize her purpose is in powering social change.
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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - NEBRASKA
Kayla Hanson of Crookston, Minn., earned a Master of Education from Concordia University, Nebraska after completing their studies between December 2020 and January 2021.
Undergraduates earning a degree from Concordia were eligible for distinction or high distinction honors. The top 10 percent of graduates with the highest GPA in their respective colleges were designated as graduating with high distinction. An additional 15 percent were designated as graduating with distinction.
About Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Nebraska, which currently serves more than 2,500 students. Concordia offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world.
AGB Announces Six Higher Education Governing Boards Selected to Receive 2021 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership
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Six governing boards from across the country were selected by a group of their peers to receive an award highlighting exceptional leadership and initiative WASHINGTON (PRWEB) January 14, 2021 The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization representing higher education governing boards, in partnership with TIAA, a Fortune 100 financial services organization dedicated to helping its clients pursue financial well-being, today announced that they have selected six boards to receive the 2021 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership. Established in 1992, the Nason Award is presented to higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative. In addition to confronting the significant effects of the COVID-19