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University of Oregon announces John Karl Scholz as its next president
John Karl Scholz will succeed UO’s last president, who left the university for a job at Northwestern.
UO picks Harvard psychologist to lead school
UO picks Harvard psychologist to lead school
The University of Oregon has selected Katie (Kate) McLaughlin, Ph.D., as the first executive director of the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, located on the former Concordia University campus, now known as the UO Northeast Portland Campus. Read more on page 5.
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Student mental health is focus of HHS Sec. Becerra and Gov. Kotek roundtable with Ballmer Institute and PPS
Dr. Randy Kamphaus and Ana Hernandez joined Portland Public Schools and Lines for Life in a sit-down with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on Monday, February 27th.
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Gov. Kotek, HHS Secretary Becerra discuss teen mental health challenges at Portland school
In a talk with teenagers and young adults, leaders listened to calls for more mental health services, representative support workers, and communication of options.
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US Health and Human Services secretary, Gov. Kotek highlight youth mental health needs at Portland school visit
Portland students sat down with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra at Faubion K-8 in Northeast Portland Monday to discuss youth mental health.
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University of Oregon names executive director for Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
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Harvard psychologist Katie McLaughlin will lead the new institute focused on children’s behavioral health
The University of Oregon announced Tuesday the first executive director for its new Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health.
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Harvard researcher to lead University of Oregon center for children’s mental health
Harvard University psychology professor Katie McLaughlin will run a new University of Oregon campus in Portland dedicated to children’s behavioral health.
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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.