Author: Candi Wilson

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President’s Perspective: End of Year Thank You

Dear MSP Community, Uncertainties prevailed entering and exiting the 2020-2021 academic year. And although it was often difficult, we made it – as we always do! I’m beyond proud of our MSP community, which has held steadfast through the ups and downs of circumstances beyond our control. At the height

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MA Student Spotlight

Ellie Moghaddam Hometown: Novi, MI    Program: MA Book I would recommend: Neurosis and Human Growth by Karen Horney and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephan R. Covey Favorite Quote: “One can choose go back toward safety or forward to growth. Growth must be chosen again and

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MA with ABA Student Spotlight

Jasmine Perin Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI Program: MA with ABA Certificate Book I would recommend: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Favorite Quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  – Maya Angelou What would people be

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PsyD Student Spotlight

Morgan Van Leer Hometown: Washington, MO Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Favorite Quote: “I don’t know a perfect person. I only know flawed people who are still worth loving.” What would people be surprised to know about you?  I

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The Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19: We’re not out of the woods

Dear MSP Community, I was recently asked to participate in a Farmington SAFE’s Community Conversation on COVID and Mental Health, along with several health care experts and public service officials. Given all the information already publicly available about maintaining mental health during the pandemic, I decided to focus on what

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Student Scholarship Award Recipients 2020/21

MSP is committed to contributing annually to assist in student scholarships and aid. Scholarship and financial assistance funding is supported by gifts from alumni, family, and friends. Generally, funds are disbursed in the form of tuition credit. This academic year we are pleased to announce the following recipients. The Cereta

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President’s Perspective: What is Cultural Competency?

On Friday, May 7, MSP hosted its Second Annual Cultural Competency Conference, organized by our Student Engagement team, Psi Chi Honor Society chapter, and Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Alliance. I couldn’t be more proud. This conference provided a rich exposure to many relevant topics; each presenter is an expert immersed

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Justice for George Floyd

Dear MSP Community: Today was an important day in the fight against racism. But it’s only a first step. As I watched the media coverage of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, I was struck by the reactions of so many Black Americans, many of whom warned against celebrating

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Celebrating Black History Month and Beyond

The impact that the Black community has had on the world is immense and impressive and should be celebrated and showcased every day of the year.  Below are a variety of ways that you can participate in Black History Month in February and continue to celebrate and support Black Americans

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Condemning Domestic Terrorism, White Supremacy, and White Nationalism

Dear MSP Students and Colleagues, I am disgusted and pained by the domestic terrorism and racist mob violence our country witnessed on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. This attempted insurrection, led by individuals carrying Confederate flags, erecting gallows, displaying racist and anti-Semitic words and symbols, and parading White power symbols

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