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In the News: ‘What We Inherit’ Exhibition Debuts at St. Thomas
Posted on Racial Justice InitiativeThe University of St. Thomas is hosting the national debut of What We Inherit: Truth, Repair and a Promise to the Future, a traveling exhibition exploring the history of 314 Black men, women and children sold by the Jesuits in 1838 and the ongoing efforts of their descendants to address that legacy. MPR News and…
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Rachel Schauer Receives Regional Staff Sustainability Award
Posted on Professional NotesRachel Schauer, program manager in the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, has received the 2026 Staff Member (Re)Cognition Award from the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS). The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to enriching their campuses and communities through sustainability leadership, collaboration, and meaningful change. Schauer was nominated by Dr. Maria Dahmus,… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Economic Impact of ICE Raids
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with CNBC about the lasting economic effects of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities. Schipper noted that the impact of Operation Metro Surge extended beyond undocumented workers, as businesses and communities continue to experience… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on State Charges Against Vance Boelter
Posted on In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV about why Minnesota prosecutors are pursuing state charges against Vance Boelter despite his federal conviction and life sentence for the 2025 attacks on state lawmakers. Moran explained how a state conviction could provide additional legal protections if the federal… -
Opus College of Business Faculty Member Delivers Keynotes From Twin Cities to Cameroon
Posted on Professional NotesChristopher Wong Michaelson, professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business and academic director of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership, recently delivered three keynote talks exploring meaningful work, responsible business and professional ethics across business, health care and public relations. In July, Michaelson traveled to Cameroon to… -
Manjeet Rege Publishes Two Books on Artificial Intelligence
Posted on Artificial IntelligenceDr. Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of St. Thomas College of Engineering, has recently published two books on artificial intelligence. The first concerns the ethics and public understanding of AI, and the second focuses on AI-powered robotics in the medical field. Rege co-wrote Ethics and Governance of Artificial… -
President Rob Vischer Speaks on Student Flourishing at North Star Summit
Posted on Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas President Robert K. Vischer says higher education should prepare students for more than their first job. Colleges should help students develop the skills, relationships and sense of purpose they need to flourish throughout their lives. “We are always telling students to lift their gaze in terms of your time at St.… -
In the News: St. Thomas Law Experts on Renee Good’s Family Lawsuits
Posted on In the NewsRachel Moran and Gregory Sisk, professors at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with multiple media outlets about lawsuits filed by the family of Renee Good following her death during federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. The professors discussed the legal arguments behind the cases, including a wrongful death claim and a separate… -
Dr. Brett Bruininks New Department Chair of Health and Exercise Science
Posted on Professional NotesAssociate Professor Dr. Brett Bruininks is the new chair of the Health and Exercise Science (HES) Department in the Morrison Family College of Health. He succeeds Dr. Paul Mellick, who continues to serve as director of the Sports Science Institute at the University of St. Thomas. A faculty member for the past 11 years, Bruininks… -
In the News: Gregory Sisk on DOJ Complaint Against Minnesota Judges
Posted on In the NewsGregory Sisk, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KARE 11 about the Department of Justice’s misconduct complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges following comments they made to The New York Times about Operation Metro Surge. Sisk discussed judicial ethics rules and questioned whether the conduct cited in the…