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Marlon Blake Accepts Role of Associate Dean and SDIS Director
Professional NotesDr. Marlon Blake, assistant dean of students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, has accepted the role of Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDIS) at the university. In his new role, Blake will lead SDIS with a focus on fostering a vibrant and caring community where student…
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AI Can Imitate Life When It Comes to Chatbots
Artificial IntelligenceMany people often feel like they wish they could be in two places at once. While that may not be physically possible, the possibility is on the rise digitally as artificial intelligence continues to grow and evolve. One Minnesota radio personality, Jordana Green, hopes to have AI continue her legacy now and long after she’s… -
Walz Reappoints Tanya Gladney to Minnesota Peace Officer Board
Diversity, Equity and InclusionMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently appointed Dr. Tanya Gladney, an associate professor and law enforcement program coordinator in the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department at University of St. Thomas, to a second term on the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. The four-year term, effective as of July, will expire in January 2028. The… -
Pope Francis Names St. Thomas Alum Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Professional NotesFather Kevin Thomas Kenney, a St. Thomas alumnus who is adjunct faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences Theology Department at the University of St. Thomas, has been tapped by Pope Francis to become an auxiliary bishop with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Kenney earned degrees in business administration and Spanish from… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College Fulfills Dreams
In the NewsPersistence pays off. That’s the theme of the message Dougherty Family College Dean Buffy Smith and alum Cheyene Bialke AA '22 BS '24 shared in an interview with Native Roots Radio. Bialke told listeners that some of her high school teachers thought she was not college material because she struggled with core courses, such as… -
Luann Dummer Center for Women Names Dr. Elizabeth Wilkinson as New Director
Professional NotesThe Luann Dummer Center for Women (LDCW) at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has appointed Dr. Elizabeth Wilkinson to serve as the next director of the center. Her directorship will begin on July 1, 2024. Wilkinson, who has been at St. Thomas since 2008, is an associate professor in the Department of English… -
Sights and Sounds: Dougherty Family College 2024 Commencement
People & CultureThere is a theme among the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College graduating Class of 2024. It’s that it takes a village. Whether it is family, friends or educators, there is always someone there to provide support and encouragement. “As you walk that journey, remember that you are not alone. DFC will always be… -
Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at St. Thomas Receives Accreditation Approval
Health & EducationThe Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas has reached another milestone. In addition to seeing its first graduates cross the stage this May, it recently received the final vote of approval for accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In a May 2024 letter to the school’s… -
DFC Excellence Scholarship Sets 15 Recipients on Path Toward Bachelor’s Degrees
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeHow to pay for tuition toward a bachelor’s degree is top of mind for many students. For Isabel Inga Dutan, a first-generation college student graduating with her associate degree from the Dougherty Family College in Minneapolis, she doesn’t have to stress. She’s one of 15 scholars from DFC’s 2024 class who is receiving a full-tuition…