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In the News – What’s happening with the federal case against the cops involved in the death of George Floyd
In the NewsLaw professors Rachel Moran and Mark Osler discuss with MinnPost the federal civil rights charges against Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, regarding George Floyd.
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In the News – Dr. Yohuru Williams puts the fight for racial equality in Minneapolis in historical context
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, reflects on the past year following the death of George Floyd in an interview by Fox 9. -
In the News – Could a land bridge project help minority communities recover from displacement?
In the NewsDr. Artika Tyner, director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice and law professor, comments for PBS NewsHour on the possibility of creating land bridges in the Twin Cities for minority communities. -
In the News – 2022 BEST ONLINE DOCTORATE IN SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS
In the NewsSt. Thomas is ranked No. 3 nationally on Edvocate's 2022 Best Online Doctorate in Social Work Programs list. -
In the News – University of St. Thomas program for underrepresented students celebrates graduates amid struggles with enrollment
In the NewsPresident Julie Sullivan is quoted in an article by the Star Tribune about the Dougherty Family College graduates this year. -
One Year After the Death of George Floyd
Action Plan to Combat RacismOne year after the death of George Floyd, President Julie Sullivan asked the St. Thomas community to remember the lives of all those lost to racial violence. (May 25, 2021) -
Sights and Sounds: 2021 Graduate Commencement
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas bestowed 1,214 graduate degrees on May 24 during an in-person ceremony, with social distancing and face coverings serving as visible proof of the many challenges the students faced this academic year. "We did it. We have overcome not only academic and personal tests but faced difficult times, which have impacted… -
In the News – Minnesota must change its education-funding approach to address the achievement gap
In the NewsThird-year law student Sarah Williams writes an opinion piece for MinnPost on why Minnesota must change its education funding to address the achievement gap. -
In the News – Minneapolis to bring in outside help to deal with surge in violence
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas community is mourning after learning that senior Charlie Johnson, a mechanical engineering major, passed away May 22. Dozens of news outlets, including the Star Tribune, wrote about the violence in Minneapolis. -
In the News – Parents of St. Thomas student killed before his graduation make plea to 'put the damn guns down'
In the NewsThe parents of Charlie Johnson '21 were interviewed by Kare 11 at a candlelit vigil held in his honor. Don Weinkauf, dean of the School of Engineering, is quoted and video of President Julie Sullivan presenting Charlie's sister his diploma is also shared.