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The Portland Business Journal reports on the University of Oregon’s appointment of Katie McLaughlin, PhD, as the Ballmer Institute’s first executive director.

KGW covers the University of Oregon’s announcement appointing Katie McLaughlin, PhD, as executive director of the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health.

A KVAL report highlights the University of Oregon’s announcement naming Katie McLaughlin, PhD, as the inaugural executive director of 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.

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.

Oregon News highlights University of Oregon experts addressing the youth mental health crisis who share research‑ and prevention‑focused perspectives on meeting the needs of young people.

A Register‑Guard story on U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles sharing his mental health experience with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown references the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health among initiatives working to elevate mental health awareness and support in Oregon.

An OPB report highlights the University of Oregon’s plan to establish the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the former Concordia University campus in Portland, positioning the Institute as a centerpiece of UO’s investment in child and youth mental health.

The new location will welcome students, Portland programs and the Ballmer Institute in fall 2023.

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.

An Oregon Live article covering Oregon mental health advocates’ outreach to top U.S. officials references the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health and includes comment from the Institute’s acting director.

The Oregon Capital Chronicle reports on state leaders’ hopes that programs such as the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health will help expand the behavioral health workforce in Oregon schools.

The Portland Business Journal covers the University of Oregon’s announcement of the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, highlighting the institute’s creation, philanthropic support, and focus on addressing the youth mental health crisis.

University of Oregon President Michael Schill outlines the goals and importance of the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health in an Oregon News article, emphasizing its role in addressing the youth mental health crisis through education, research, and workforce development.

The University of Oregon has announced plans for the former Concordia University campus in Portland, with the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health positioned as a cornerstone of the university’s expanded presence.