School of Education Helps Increase Access to Teaching
The School of Education at St. Thomas is making inroads to increase the number of people of color who choose to become teachers, and national organizations are recognizing its efforts.
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DEI Journey Makes Impact on Athletics
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Tommie fans will notice changes big and small when they return to the stands to watch their teams compete. One of these changes will be four words adorning some of the warm-up apparel: Shed A Little Light.
St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
Educating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn.
As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family C...
Contact Tracers Help Keep Students Safe and Campus Open
Contact tracers and care coordinators have become vital in the effort to keep campus open during the global pandemic by helping identify students who need to be in isolation or quarantine.
Tommie Experts: OCD and COVID-19
For more than two decades, Dr. Christopher Vye, associate professor and chair of the Graduate School of Professional Psychology in the Morrison Family College of Health, has treated people with anxiety disorder...
School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program
The School of Education was recently awarded a $2.5 million multiyear grant to remove barriers for aspiring charter school teachers who reflect the communities they serve.
Tommie Experts: Emerging Media Keeps Students Ahead of the Curve
The Newsroom talked with Professor and Department of Emerging Media Chair Mark Neuzil about the program, including his thoughts on the future of journalism, skills needed to succeed in the profession today and how students have changed over the years.
School of Law Symposium Addresses Racial Injustice, Protests and Reform
In late October, the University of St. Thomas Law Journal held Protests and Reform, a day-long symposium examining how lawmakers and the legal profession have responded to demands for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Why Staying Home Sick Is … Perfectly Fine and Acceptable
One of the biggest changes outlined in St. Thomas’ Campus Preparedness Plan – which is guiding the gradual reopening of campus as the university prepares to welcome back students for the fall – calls for a major behavioral change from students and employees alike. Namely – if you’re sick, stay home.
Highlights of Undergraduate Summer Research
More than 70 St. Thomas undergraduate students spent their summer doing research on a diverse range of subjects through St. Thomas' Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
Tommie Corps Students Fill Volunteer Needs Throughout the Community
As part of Tommie Corps, a new program from the Center for the Common Good, students receive a $4,000 scholarship in recognition of 150 volunteer hours fulfilled over the course of July and August.
Lab Keeps Students Engaged (and Paid) During a Summer of Pandemic
The PLAYground is a virtual summer camp from Playful Learning Lab for K-8 students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Schulze Innovation Scholar Makes a Splash with Food Delivery
Junior Dylan Dierking is an entrepreneur helping feed hungry boaters through his new business venture Foodski.
Tommie Experts: College of Arts and Sciences’ Tanya Gladney on Police Reform
Sociology and Criminal Justice Associate Professor and Department Chair Tanya Gladney discusses her new POST role, police reform and the death of George Floyd in this Q&A.
St. Thomas Team Places in Top Five at Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
St. Thomas’ BraillEazy ended up as one of the top five teams in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge.
St. Thomas Documents George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art from Across the Globe
The Urban Art Mapping Research Project operates a George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art database, which documents examples of street art from around the world that have emerged since Floyd’s killing as part of an ongoing movement demanding social justice and equality.
National Urban Alliance and St. Thomas Hold Virtual Summer Institute
The National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (NUA) and the University of St. Thomas are teaming up for a three-day Summer Institute focused on training K-12 educators to help every child reach their potential.
Q&A with Morrison Family College of Health’s MayKao Hang
COVID-19 has put the health care system in the spotlight. Dr. MayKao Hang, vice president and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, has been following the pandemic closely as she brings her vision for the college to life.
Dougherty Family College Celebrates 2020 Graduates
Dougherty Family College (DFC) honored its second class of graduates and its 79 students Sunday with a virtual celebration.
Tommie Award Nominees Reflect, Share Advice to Incoming Students
With the end of the school year right around the corner, the Newsroom asked some Tommie Award finalists to reflect on their time at St. Thomas and share advice for incoming students.
U.S. Bank Supports Dougherty Family College Student Internships
Several businesses offer paid internships to DFC students as part of the school's Professional Internship Program. U.S. Bank was an original supporter and sponsors the most students, 14, of any business.
Two St. Thomas Teams Chosen for Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
On Friday, seven teams virtually presented their social venture ideas to a panel of judges in the St. Thomas finals of the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (GSIC).
School of Education Dean Campbell Advocates For Student Teachers Amidst COVID-19 Changes
School of Education Dean Kathlene Holmes Campbell has been working tirelessly over the past six weeks advocating for her students on everything from the number of “face-to-face" weeks of student teaching required to the way teacher performance assessments are conducted.
Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Teachers in Shift to Distance Learning
The School of Education's teacher education student teachers have been tapped to help with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.