MCU Blog
MCU’s New Life Lessons Program: First Webinar 3/20/24 5pm MT
Greetings, The Office of BIPOC Midwifery Impact is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Life Lessons Program Time: Mar 20, 2024 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Please share this information as this is the first of four discussions and keep reading...
MCU’s Strategic Plan: The Blueprint
Greetings MCU Stakeholder, The landscape of higher education, particularly midwifery education, is constantly evolving. Transformative ideas and state-of-the-art instruction are a necessity for developing midwives of excellence. For any higher education institution,...
MCU Conference Registration NOW OPEN!
Registration for the upcoming Birthing Excellence: MCU Conference and Skill Suites is now open! Designed specifically for midwives, students, and birth workers who are committed to enhancing their skills and knowledge in the field of maternal and child health and are...
44 for 44: Safeguard Access to Midwifery Education
This year marks the 44th anniversary for the Midwives College of Utah, a milestone that carries profound significance. In honor of our school’s founder, Dianne Bjarnson, born in 1944, and the incredible journey we’ve undertaken together, we are launching a special...
Birthing Excellence: MCU Conference & Skill Suites 2024
Save the date MCU! Birthing Excellence: MCU Conference & Skill Suites is happening April 22-29, 2024. The final details are still being ironed out but we currently plan to hold sessions in healthy newborn, marketing, NRP, midwife’s assistant training, IV skills,...
Lakresha Ferguson Wins Dreambound Scholarship
Today we eagerly celebrate with MCU student Lakresha Ferguson on her receipt of the Dreambound Scholarship. The mission of the Dreambound Scholarship is to connect aspiring individuals with the right vocational training opportunities, helping people shape their dreams...
MCU in Action
MCU in ACTION: Megan Simmons, Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Opportunity is speaking today at the Times Square Celebration of the PUMP Act event. Joining @momsrising, the ACLU, @Center for WorkLife Law, the US Breastfeeding Committee and The Honorable...
Honor the countless Black midwives who have paved the way
today, we honor the countless Black midwives who have paved the way for the advancement of perinatal care, fighting against systemic barriers and racial disparities. Their tireless efforts have significantly contributed to improving birth outcomes, reducing maternal and infant mortality rates, and promoting overall well-being in communities.
Six ways the power of midwifery can cultivate inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ individuals
Midwives have long been champions of individuality and self-expression. They understand nuances of different identities, orientations, and relationship dynamics within the community. By creating a safe, and non-judgmental environment, midwives allow individuals to share their experiences, express their concerns, and seek personalized care.