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In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on Minneapolis School Closures
Posted on In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor of teacher education at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about the future of Minneapolis Public Schools following the district’s decision to pause proposed school closures for the 2027-28 academic year. Smith Kondo emphasized the importance of transparency, community input and ensuring that future consolidation plans…
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Mike Klein’s ‘Littorally’ Exhibit Explores Relationship with Water
Posted on Arts & HumanitiesWhen University of St. Thomas Professor Mike Klein ’90, ’98 MA, ’09 Ed.D. lost his father to cancer in 2001, he turned to building a cedar-strip canoe to process his grief. But when the unfinished canoe cracked during storage, Klein abandoned his plans to take it onto the water. Nearly 25 years later, the canoe… -
Tommies Connect for Careers, Networking
Posted on University NewsMindy Nguyen ’29 believes that preparing for a career does not begin with submitting a job application. It begins with making connections, whether those connections are with employers, alumni or other working professionals. Nguyen was among the 952 attending the University of St. Thomas Fall Career Fair, where more than 120 employers across a wide… -
Statement Regarding Social Media Video
Posted onThe university is aware of the video circulating on social media of an off-campus incident involving one of our students. We hear the concerns being raised and recognize the impact this incident is having on members of our community. Please know the university began looking into this incident as soon as it became aware. While… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Death Penalty Debate
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New York Times about renewed debate surrounding the death penalty following a botched execution in Tennessee and plans for a publicly livestreamed military execution. Osler discussed how these developments have brought the practice of capital punishment back into public… -
In the News: Julie Jonas on How Search Warrants Are Approved
Posted on In the NewsJulie Jonas, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV about how law enforcement obtains search warrants and the legal requirements involved in their approval. Jonas explained how investigators establish probable cause, the limits placed on searches and why judges rarely reject warrant applications. From the story:Despite the heavy… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Customer Relationships and Business Growth
Posted on In the NewsMike Porter, a marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently appeared on the “Homegrown Hustle” podcast hosted by Matt Ikeman. The two discussed the importance of understanding building long-distance relationships and customer loyalty. Porter explained how businesses can strengthen customer loyalty through creating meaningful experiences, establishing trust and demonstrating… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success
Posted on Expert NewsBuffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College and Eugene and Mary Frey Endowed Chair at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about the college’s 10th anniversary and its impact on first-generation and underserved students. Smith reflected on the achievements of Dougherty Family College graduates, the support systems that contribute to student success… -
Professor Jorge Barrera-Rojas Elected to U.N. Human Rights Advisory Committee
Posted on Law Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Jorge Barrera-Rojas was elected to the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee by the United Nations Human Rights Council. He will serve on the advisory committee until 2029 as a representative from Chile for the Latin American and Caribbean States region. “This election is an honor I receive… -
University of St. Thomas Launches Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management
Posted on University NewsThe University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences has launched a Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management program designed to prepare current and future emergency management professionals to lead through a rapidly changing risk landscape. The program welcomed its first cohort in fall 2026 and prepares students to anticipate and respond…