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In the News: Bernie Brady on the Golden Rule and a Legendary Minnesota Fish Tale
Posted on In the NewsBernie Brady, theology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about ethics, morals and a Minnesota teen who caught $2,000 cash while fishing the massive Lake of the Woods. From the story: A fish tale, according to the Britannica Dictionary, is…
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Professor David Grenardo Wins Prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize
Posted on Law Professional NotesSt. Thomas Law Professor David Grenardo has been recognized nationally as a thought leader by the American Inns of Court. He is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize for his essay, “Debunking the Major Myths Surrounding Mandatory Civility for Lawyers Plus Five Mandatory Civility Rules That Will Work.” The award recognizes… -
In the News: Amy Muse on the Unique Style of Playwright Annie Baker
Posted on In the NewsAmy Muse, English professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The New York Times for a story about the long, silent pauses in plays written by Annie Baker. From the story: Amy Muse, a professor of English at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.,… -
St. Thomas Faculty Member Discusses Behavioral Finance
Posted on Business & LawDavid Alexander, assistant professor of marketing in Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, was highlighted as an expert in MoneyGeek on behavioral finance. From the Q&A: As it relates to personal finance, what do you think is the most important thing individuals need to know about behavioral finance? Perhaps the most… -
Sights and Sounds: 2023 Welcome Days
Posted on Quotes from the QuadThe new school year kicked off with a whirlwind of excitement as students participated in a variety of events, including March Through the Arches, Headphone Disco, Freshman Innovation Immersion and more. Check out the Welcome Days video produced by Brad Jacobsen and Nick Clausen, as well as photos from Mark Brown and Brandon Woller ’17. -
Sights and Sounds: Class of 2027’s March Through the Arches
Posted on Quotes from the QuadThere were plenty of high-fives, smiles and piggyback rides as the Class of 2027 marched side by side onto the University of St. Thomas campus Sept. 5. March Through the Arches is an annual rite of passage, and this year’s class embraced the fall tradition on a particularly warm September morning. As the first-year students… -
Helping New Students Thrive in Higher Education: Dougherty Family College Featured in Star Tribune
Posted on In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of the Dougherty Family College (DFC) at the University of St. Thomas, was adamant in her meetings with Star Tribune higher education reporter Liz Navratil about the goal of the college’s Summer Enrichment Program: “They already know how to survive. We are helping to make sure they know how to thrive.” And… -
St. Thomas Students Embrace Entrepreneurship at Freshman Innovation Immersion
Posted on Business & LawAnderson Student Center was abuzz for one of the first Welcome Days events this academic year as more than 100 incoming students participated in Freshman Innovation Immersion, an annual program organized by the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. Before classes even started, the students had the opportunity to engage in creative thinking, form a venture idea… -
In the News: Bob Shoemake on the Selim Center and 50 Years of Lifelong Learning
Posted on In the NewsBob Shoemake, director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with The Villager about the opportunities for lifelong learning for older adults available at the university. From the story: The Selim Center is now celebrating 50 years of offering learning opportunities for adults age 40 and older.… -
In the News: Chelda Smith on Preparing for the New School Year
Posted on In the NewsChelda Smith, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with The Tablet about steps that parents can take to help students adjust to the major life transitions associated with starting a new school year. From the story: What students across the board in these new transitions are facing is fear…