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Finding Forward: Amid Political Division, President Carter’s Pastor Offers Hope
Posted on Racial Justice InitiativePastor Tony Lowden, who also served in the Trump administration, talked about faith, helping others, and rising above partisanship at a University of St. Thomas Finding Forward event. To help people of all political persuasions find common ground, Pastor Tony Lowden, who has served both Democrats and Republicans, including with the Trump administration, offered a…
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Tommie Experts: Long Poll Lines Deter Voters, Boost Fake News Spread
Posted on Tommie ExpertsFree and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy, but recent U.S. elections have faced two major challenges: the spread of political misinformation and long voting lines. As it turns out, there may be a connection between the two. According to new research, areas of the country with longer voting lines have the lowest level… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Waning Momentum for Racial Justice
Posted on In the NewsYohuru Williams, PhD, distinguished university chair and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently published a joint op-ed in the Star Tribune about how nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd, momentum around racial justice has largely been replaced by apathy and a growing indifference to the difficult, transformative… -
In the News: Tim Lynch on Historic Leadership Change if Walz Is Elected as VP
Posted on In the NewsTim Lynch, assistant professor of political science at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the potential leadership changes in Minnesota if Gov. Tim Walz becomes vice president. From the story: WCCO’s Laura Oakes goes Behind the Ballot and takes a look at the trickle-down effect in state… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on How TikTok and Gen Z are Shaping the 2024 Election
Posted on In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Financial Times about how Gen Z’s quick, authentic online interactions are changing political campaigns in 2024, with social media making it possible for content to go viral in minutes. From the story: Harris’… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on How Cellphones Empower Youth to Expose Injustice
Posted on In the NewsYohuru Williams, PhD, distinguished university chair and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the power of cellphone videos as modern tools for civil rights, showing how they help expose racial injustice and empower young people to document the truth. From the story: A cellphone… -
In the News: NCAA Considering a Reduction in Provisional Period for Reclassifying Institutions
Posted on In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the NCAA potentially reducing the university’s provisionary period, which would allow student-athletes to compete in postseason play sooner than expected after the school’s transition to Division I. From the story: St. Thomas was put on… -
Five University of St. Thomas Alumni-Founded Start-Ups Make the Cut for gBETA Cohort
Posted on Business & LawUniversity Hosts Sixth Cohort in Partnership With gener8tor After launching its sixth cohort, gener8tor and the University of St. Thomas announced the selection of five innovative start-ups founded by St. Thomas alumni to participate in the fall gBETA St. Thomas accelerator program. This year, BlueHorn Tea, Converteca, Doughy, Nuubi, and Offer Spotter were chosen from an impressive 53 applicants, showcasing their… -
Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Asks Supreme Court to Protect Native Land
Posted on Business & LawThe School of Law’s Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has again filed an amicus curiae brief, on behalf of several religious liberty law scholars, in support of Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Apaches, other Native peoples and non-Native allies. Following a denial from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, Apache Stronghold has petitioned… -
Tommie Give Day: Celebrating a Decade of Generosity
Posted on AlumniWhen you see purple-frosted doughnuts on campus and the John Ireland statue decked out in Tommie-branded socks and T-shirt, you know one day is near: Tommie Give Day. The annual day of giving at the University of St. Thomas is about Tommies supporting Tommies. It’s about giving from the heart to support students who are…