Dear School of Behavioral Health Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni:
As we welcome a new year, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to each of you—our inspiring students, remarkable faculty, dedicated staff, and our alumni whose professional service and leadership carry our mission into the world. You all make up the heart of our School of Behavioral Health, and your commitment to learning, service, compassion, and excellence continue to move our mission forward in meaningful ways.
The new year invites us to pause, reflect, and look ahead with hope. Despite the challenges of our world and the complexities within higher education and health care, what we do here matters profoundly. Every class taught, every student mentored, every client served, every innovation explored, and every act of kindness strengthens the communities we are called to support.
As we step into the year ahead, may we do so with renewed purpose—grounded in our shared values, united in our commitment to wholeness, and inspired by the belief that healing, growth, and transformation remain possible for every person we serve.
Thank you for your dedication, your resilience, and the spirit of collaboration that defines our school. I am hopeful for all that we will accomplish together in the coming year and grateful to walk this journey with you.
Wishing you peace, joy, and a truly hopeful New Year.
—Bev Buckles, Dean