Children's Behavioral Health

June 25

Teachers give high marks to Ballmer Institute credential program

The new three-course program gives professional educators tools to immediately take back to classrooms
May 17

Safety nets support brain development in low-income kids

A new study finds that support programs can offset the effects of poverty on children's brains
May 10

Adopted children’s genetic makeup affects how they are parented

Study findings could lead to new ways to promote children’s social development
January 31

Eminent Harvard psychologist to lead The Ballmer Institute

Katie McLaughlin, a clinical psychologist and professor, joins the university this August
January 18

New HEDCO Institute looks to strengthen K-12 connections

The group's first project will be for The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
January 10

Design underway for renovations to new UO Portland campus

Other projects like IT infrastructure, site improvement and painting will start this term
December 12

UO team contributes to new outlines for tech use by teens

Experts explain why age 10 to 13 is a critical time to support youth in online safety
November 7

Interviews scheduled for Ballmer Institute director finalists

Campus meetings to speak with the candidates will be held in November
October 6

Patrick Phillips discusses Ballmer initiative on UO Today

The interim UO president also talks about his academic goals and diversity issues
October 5

Ballmer Institute offers new careers, hope for kids in need

The fall issue of Oregon Quarterly takes a look inside the UO's newest major initiative