College of Allied Health and Nursing News

Athletic Training students, faculty, and alumni recognized

Athletic Training students, faculty, and alumni recognized

Congratulations to Mankato MS Athletic Training students, faculty and alumni who have been recognized for research and outstanding work.

Q & A with a moulage artist

The Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato, answers a few questions about moulage -- the art of applying mock injuries for the specific purpose of training emergency response teams.

RPLS announces 2023 Hall of Fame

Recipients will be recognized during the April 14 Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Day, which celebrates the contributions of students, alumni, faculty and professional partners.

Health Equity focus of March 29 Summit

The College of Allied Health and Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato will hold its annual Health and Biomedical Sciences Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, with this year’s topic being “Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity.”

Registration open: FACS to the Max, April 14

FACS to the Max is designed for FCS educators (grades 5-12), interested high school students, and FCS college students focusing on skills to maximize FCS classrooms.
'23-'24 scholarship applications open

'23-'24 scholarship applications open

Scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year are now open!

RPLS faculty weighs in on health impact of PFAS

Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services professor Dr. Jonathan Hicks shared his thoughts about the health impacts of PFAS in this Mankato Free Press article.
Minnesota State Mankato to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids on Feb. 2

Minnesota State Mankato to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids on Feb. 2

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Education Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger.
Fall 2022 Dean's List!

Fall 2022 Dean's List!

Congratulations to our students who made the Dean's List during the last semester!
Physical Education faculty host workshop for current and future educators

Physical Education faculty host workshop for current and future educators

Physical Education faculty at Minnesota State Mankato hosted a regional workshop for current and future health and physical educators.
Nursing interns support area school nurses

Nursing interns support area school nurses

Meet five Minnesota State Mankato nursing students who are serving as Community Health Interns, supporting school nurses across Southern Minnesota.
Processing Grief Through Art

Processing Grief Through Art

Experiential Education Master of Science alumni Haylee Blauert and Jason Jaspersen authored and illustrated a children's book about grief and loss called "The Stars in the Sky".

MSU students teach physical education to homeschoolers

Through Minnesota State Mankato's Health and Physical Education program, students have the opportunity to teach PE to area homeschool students. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.

Social Work newsletter available

Check out the latest news and updates from Social Work.
Equity Engagement Space opens

Equity Engagement Space opens

To serve as a place for people of color, LGBTQIA+, and historically excluded groups, the College of Allied Health and Nursing has opened the Equity Engagement Space. The Space was intentionally designed to create a place where unapologetic, healing, and transformative conversations can take place.

College to provide free dental, health services during Health for Heroes

The College of Allied Health and Nursing is honoring active, reserve and retired military members by offering a variety of dental, hearing and health services for free on Thursday, Nov. 10 in the University’s Clinical Sciences Building.

Lacrosse Lesson: Sport Management students welcome Native Lacrosse, HAN University

Students from the Minnesota State Mankato Sport Management program and HAN University in the Netherlands welcomed Twin Cities Native Lacrosse as part of a 10 day sport sciences exchange. (Mankato Free Press article)
Students coordinate team building event for international Sport Management exchange

Students coordinate team building event for international Sport Management exchange

Students in an "Event Management in Sport" class designed a team-building event to help set a positive and welcoming tone for a 10-day Sport Management exchange between Minnesota State Mankato and HAN University, Netherlands.
Inspired to help heal: How alumni Kelsey Joines is helping "revive the spirit"

Inspired to help heal: How alumni Kelsey Joines is helping "revive the spirit"

A required drug education class introduced Kelsey Joines to her calling -- helping people leave their addictions behind.

Health Science faculty receives grant to increase tobacco-free signage

Thanks to a grant written by Health Science faculty, updated signs are being installed at Minnesota State University, Mankato to help remind students, staff and visitors that the campus is 100% tobacco free.
2022-2023 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients

2022-2023 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients

Congrats to this year's College of Allied Health and Nursing students who received scholarships!

Dental Hygiene hosts 5K fundraiser for service learning in Belize

Minnesota State University, Mankato Dental Hygiene students for "Miles for Smiles", a 5K Walk/Fun Run to help raise funds for their upcoming service learning trip to Belize on October 8, 2022.

University collaborates to improve care for sexual assault survivors

Minnesota State Mankato School of Nursing and the University of Minnesota, through a $1.5 million grant, are increasing the number of nurses trained as Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs).
Dietetics majors Chance and Payton dish about their summer internship and career goals

Dietetics majors Chance and Payton dish about their summer internship and career goals

Chance Washburn and Payton Dosan, both Dietetics majors with minors in Sports Medicine, took a few minutes to give us the scoop about their major, their internship, and career goals. 

Community invited to get behind-the-scenes look during Scholar Walk

Seven stops within the College of Allied Health and Nursing to be featured.

Minnesota State Mankato offers nursing assistant course to help alleviate shortage

KEYC News Now spent time with Minnesota State University, Mankato's nursing faculty and students to learn more about free CNA trainings, designed to help alleviate the shortage of health care workers while giving participants real-world experience.

Retiring dean reflects on a decade of service

Kristine Retherford leaves a lasting impact on the health of campus and the community.

Spring 2022 Dean's List!

Congratulations to our students who made the Dean's List during the last semester!

Nursing partnership with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College announced

Minnesota State Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles College have announced a partnership that will allow students to complete their BSN in a 100% online program.
FCS hosts Play Day, Adventure Playground

FCS hosts Play Day, Adventure Playground

Family Consumer Science students and faculty are hosting Play Day, an opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to engage in risk, nature and free play.

University names Patricia Marincic dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing

Minnesota State University, Mankato announced that Patricia Marincic has been named dean of the University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, after a national search.
Recap: May 2022 Commencement

Recap: May 2022 Commencement

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the College of Allied Health and Nursing! Here are few helpful links for our spring 2022 graduates.

Center awarded Parkinson Voice Project grant for third year

The grant will provide training for graduate students and speech-language pathologists who will learn the latest approaches for helping people with Parkinson’s to improve their speech and voice.

Recap: Senior Smiles event

The inaugural "Senior Smiles" event provided free dental care to 72 area senior citizens.
Rec N’ Read open house April 9

Rec N’ Read open house April 9

Rec N’ Read is hosting an open house for children in grades K-5 who want to boost their reading and writing skills on Saturday, April 9 from 10am - Noon in the Clinical Sciences Building on the campus of Minnesota State Mankato.
Inaugural "RPLS Day" to be April 8

Inaugural "RPLS Day" to be April 8

The Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (RPLS) program will present the Inaugural RPLS Day on April 8, 2022, in the Centennial Student Union. The Day will feature networking, professional development and an awards ceremony.

Social Work alum Jamie Rigling helps released prisoners launch new lives

When Jamie Rigling, a 2006 graduate of Social Work helps formerly incarcerated people, she does so from a unique place of empathy.
"Mental Health is Health" topic of March 30 Summit

"Mental Health is Health" topic of March 30 Summit

Best-selling author and speaker Johann Hari to deliver keynote address.

Minnesota State Mankato to Establish Center for Rural Behavioral Health

The Center for Rural Behavioral Health will achieve its mission through research, workforce development and continuing education, such as providing licensure board required trainings in outstate Minnesota.

Advanced Dental Therapy accepting applications

The Department of Dental Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato is accepting applications for the Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy (ADT MS).

Training explores historical trauma's role in health outcomes

More than 700 people registered for this training, exploring the link between historical trauma and health disparities in communities of color. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.

School of Nursing receives grant

Minnesota State University, Mankato School of Nursing faculty are partnering with University of Minnesota through a ~$1.5 million grant to increase the number of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) in rural Minnesota, sovereign nations, and underserved areas in the United States.
Recap: 2022 Give Kids A Smile event

Recap: 2022 Give Kids A Smile event

The 2022 event provided free dental care to 70 area children.
Minnesota State Mankato to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids on Feb. 3

Minnesota State Mankato to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids on Feb. 3

Minnesota State University, Mankato's Dental Education program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger Thursday, February 3 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Appointments are required - please call 507-389-2147.
PE-DAPE students support inclusive hockey match

PE-DAPE students support inclusive hockey match

Students and faculty with the Physical Education-Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) major volunteered, cheered, and learned about creating inclusive environments during an adapted floor hockey match. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.
Nursing students participate in mock disaster drill

Nursing students participate in mock disaster drill

School of Nursing students at Minnesota State University, Mankato participated in a mock disaster drill that had first-semester nursing students role playing as tornado victims and third-semester nursing students responding at the scene.

Opening eyes—and ears—to allied health careers

The Health Care Career Exploration Program gave these high school students the opportunity to learn more about allied health careers through clinic rotations, shadowing, observations and networking.

College to provide free health, hearing and dental services to military members

The College of Allied Health and Nursing is honoring active, reserve and retired military members by offering a variety of dental, hearing and health services at no charge during the "Health for Heroes" event, November 11.

Nursing faculty support research behind compassion

School of nursing faculty contributed to research behind Mankato and North Mankato being named Compassionate Communities. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.
Mankato Opens Nation's Fourth School to Train Dental Therapists

Mankato Opens Nation's Fourth School to Train Dental Therapists

Minnesota State Mankato's Dental Therapy programs is highlighted in this article from the Pew Charitable Trusts as one way to help meet the demand for access to affordable, oral health care.
Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids on Oct. 21

Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids on Oct. 21

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Hygiene Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger Thursday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event highlights diversity gap in mental health care

Event highlights diversity gap in mental health care

This article in the Mankato Free Press talks about the gap between providers and providers of color - especially in rural Minnesota - and one of the ways the University is working to support a more diverse workforce.
Grant received to introduce health careers to diverse students

Grant received to introduce health careers to diverse students

KEYC News Now shared this story about a series of events hosted by Minnesota State University, Mankato designed to recruit a more diverse student body to the field of behavioral health careers

Health Science professor provides data for community about flavored tobacco

During a Mankato City Council meeting, Health Science faculty were asked to provide data on flavored tobacco use in youth. Get the research, meeting recap and details in this Mankato Free Press article.
2021-2022 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients

2021-2022 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients

Congrats to this year's College of Allied Health and Nursing students who received scholarships!
Communication Sciences and Disorders welcomes first diversity and inclusion cohort

Communication Sciences and Disorders welcomes first diversity and inclusion cohort

With studies citing the professional Speech Language Pathology (SLP) field being more than 92 percent white, the Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program is purposefully recruiting students as Diversity and Inclusion Fellows.

Alcohol and drug studies students help fill need for more mental health leaders

As part of an occasional series focused on mental health, this Mankato Free Press article features the alcohol and drug studies program students and faculty and how they are responding to the need for mental health care leaders, especially in rural Minnesota.
New PE-DAPE major helps fill need for future educators

New PE-DAPE major helps fill need for future educators

Responding to the demand for more Physical Education-Developmental Adapted Physical Education (PE-DAPE) educators, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the first University in the Upper Midwest to offer a PE-DAPE undergraduate major.
Social Work moves forward with a legacy of best practices

Social Work moves forward with a legacy of best practices

When looking for a new home, buyers are often told to focus on one thing: location, location, location.That same focus has guided the leaders of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Social Work.
Mankato garden provides peaceful retreat for seniors with memory loss

Mankato garden provides peaceful retreat for seniors with memory loss

College of Allied Health and Nursing faculty were interviewed by KEYC News Now about their work creating meaningful experiences for those with dementia.
When worlds collide: FCS and nonprofit leadership alum taps commitment to inclusion

When worlds collide: FCS and nonprofit leadership alum taps commitment to inclusion

Lydia Jagodzinski, '20 turned her passions for community, diversity, and working with youth into her dream job.
Back in the Bullpen

Back in the Bullpen

Maurer's hours of practice paid off with success on the amateur competitive billiards circuit and—some 30-plus years after he last clocked in—an invitation to work in the Bullpen once again.
RPLS alumna makes most of time outdoors

RPLS alumna makes most of time outdoors

An increase in outdoor recreation means an increase in engagement opportunities for Conservation Officer Chelsey Bechel '17.
Summer services at Health Commons at Pond

Summer services at Health Commons at Pond

The summer program helps fill a gap for families while providing real-world experiences for students.
Volunteers, patients with memory loss share experiences through gardening

Volunteers, patients with memory loss share experiences through gardening

Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) joined our student volunteers, faculty, and those with memory challenges in a place that makes a lasting impression - a community garden.
Clinical Sciences Building receives architecture award

Clinical Sciences Building receives architecture award

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building was one of six buildings recognized with a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects Minneapolis.

Dental student receives Gilman scholarship for study abroad

Morgan Rud, a pre-dental major from Mondovi, Wisconsin, received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Minnesota State Mankato, South Central College Announce MAP Plan for Nursing Students

Minnesota State University, Mankato and South Central College (SCC) announced a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan.
FCS students host "Living Mindfully" event

FCS students host "Living Mindfully" event

Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U), the oldest national honor society in Family and Consumer Sciences, created and hosted a mindfulness exhibit for students, staff and faculty.

Clinical Sciences Building Receives ‘Best of B3’ Award for Indoor Environmental Quality

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building has won a “Best of B3 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) – Classroom/Lab” award from the State of Minnesota Buildings, Benchmarks & Beyond (B3) energy and sustainability program in which all state-funded buildings participate.

Eyes on research: Dental students present at national conference

Dental hygiene majors Lissette Garza and Kaitlyn Knutson first met as Honors students at Minnesota State University, Mankato and quickly realized they had “weirdly similar paths”.

Health Science Professor receives national award

Dr. Mary Kramer has received a national award for her leadership in promoting the health of her community, her students and her colleagues.

"Central Park Five" speaker to keynote Health Summit

Yusef Salaam, the keynote speaker for the 2021 Health and Biomedical Sciences Summit, talks about health equity, the connection of race to the social determinants of health and his conversations with young people about social justice.

Faculty reflect on documentary leading up to March 24 Health Summit

In anticipation of this year’s Health and Biomedical Science Summit, the College of Allied Health and Nursing and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences hosted a viewing and discussion of the documentary "The Central Park Five".

Social Work alum specializes in transplant patients

With a family history and an influential professor behind her, Social Work alum Stephanie Schramm Little is now one of two advocates for organ transplant patients in North Dakota.

Family Consumer Science major represents state as Miss Minnesota; advocates for systemic change

Kathryn Kueppers, an FCS major and Miss Minnesota 2020, speaks openly about systemic change.

Applications open for new MS in Advanced Dental Therapy

The Department of Dental Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato will welcome its first cohort of the new Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy (ADT MS) program in Fall of 2021.

Innovative medical-dental integration featured in new documentary

Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis, a new TPT documentary, features three successful efforts —including our very own medical-dental integration pilot with Mayo Clinic Health System— to help overcome barriers and eliminate health disparities.

2021 Give Kids A Smile Recap

Mankato provided free oral health services to 64 area children totaling $9,860 in free dental care.During the one-day event, Dental Education students and faculty performed 64 dental exams, 18 panoramic x-rays, 48 bitewing x-rays, 61 cleanings, 61 fluoride varnishes, and 74 sealants.

In response: When it comes to mental health and the pandemic, the kids are not alright

While the virus's physical impact on kids may not be as bad as we once feared, the negative psychological impact is a public health crisis that we will battle long after we finish vaccinating for the virus.

Cutting Edge: New medical simulation gets first use

Minnesota State Mankato partnered with Mayo Clinic Health System on a new surgical simulation room that will train health care workers and give students new opportunities.

Teeth exhibit connects play to the real world

The public dental clinic at Minnesota State Mankato has welcomed an educational “permanent tooth” display to the clinic lobby.

Social Work joins College of Allied Health and Nursing

The move to Allied Health and Nursing means an increase in real-world experiences for social work students and a boost in collaboration opportunities for all.

Alcohol and drug studies professor makes a difference on self-care

Knowing frontline workers can’t take care of others if they aren’t taking care of themselves, Jenna Londgren, a professor of alcohol and drug studies, is sharing self-care strategies and resources with current and future health care leaders.

Top 10 Social Media Posts

Here’s a look back at the most popular posts shared on the College of Allied Health and Nursing’s Facebook page from 2020.

Human Performance Faculty Receive Recognition and Awards

Athletic Training, Health, and Physical Education faculty recognized.

Urgent care: A New Internship for Nursing and COVID

Ordinarily in Minnesota, internships at hospitals and clinics take place during the summer. But in a year far from ordinary, hospitals across the country are struggling to keep up as more patients come in.

MSW Students Submit Letters to the Editor

Congrats to these Master of Social Work students who had letters to editor printed!

Nursing alumni, retired faculty and supporters donate to PPE fund for nursing students

Thanks to donors, nursing students received PPE, allowing them to continue working in clinical settings and giving them the real-world experience needed to pursue their nursing career.

Kid's Day at the Public Dental Clinic

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Hygiene Program provided free dental care to area children during the annual Kid's Day event.

Mavericks on the Frontlines

Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Dietetics and Nursing students featured in TODAY Magazine

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