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University of Oregon Ballmer Institute names Harvard scholar as first director
The University of Oregon has selected a new executive director for the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health.
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University of Oregon names executive director for Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
Katie McLaughlin, a Harvard University professor and psychologist, will take over in August, leading the development of an undergraduate behavioral health program
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UO's Ballmer Institute announces new executive director
Less than a year after announcing a $425 million donation from Steve and Connie Ballmer, The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon has a permanent leader.
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UO picks prominent Harvard psychologist to lead The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health
As a leading researcher, clinical psychologist, Katie McLaughlin has dedicated her career to the prevention, treatment of mental health issues in youth.
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Oregon HECC approves UO's BA/BS degree in Child Behavioral Health at The Ballmer Institute
The State of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) has approved the bachelor of arts/bachelor of science undergraduate degree program in child behavioral health for the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health.
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UO Experts Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
The UO's Ballmer Institute is creating a new workforce, accelerating discovery, and reaching across schools and communities.
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Sprinter Noah Lyles shares his mental health experiences with Gov. Brown, Second Gentleman
Although Noah Lyles is not the only athlete to face struggles with his mental health, he is one of the most well-known for his outspoken attitude toward seeking therapy and resources and pushing other young athletes to do the same.
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University of Oregon finalizes purchase of Concordia campus for Ballmer Institute, UO Portland
The University of Oregon has finalized its purchase of the former Concordia University campus in Northeast Portland, or as the Ducks will soon know it: UO Portland.
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Planning for new UO Portland campus moves into high gear
The new location will welcome students, Portland programs and the Ballmer Institute in fall 2023.
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Ballmer Institute shares scope of practice, program objectives
The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health invites feedback on its scope of practice and program objectives for its undergraduate program, pending state approval.
U.S. Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra met with top Oregon politicians and more than a dozen people involved in mental health to talk about Oregon's mental health system.; credit The Oregonian
Oregon mental health advocates ask top U.S. official for help
The Oregonian/OregonLive writes about a visit from U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra.
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The Ballmer Institute: What is it and why now?
The University of Oregon announced the creation of The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health on March 1.
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State leaders hope new behavioral health graduates can fill persistent gaps in Oregon schools
The University of Oregon will launch a new bachelor’s degree and certification program in children’s behavioral health to meet growing needs in state and regional schools.
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Oregon leaders tout Ballmer Institute's impact on mental health needs
UO and Portland Public Schools are partnering on the institute for children's behavioral health.
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President Schill On The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health
It is a rare and special thing to conceive of something that will transform lives. And rarer still to bring such a concept to life. That’s what the University of Oregon has done with the creation of The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health.