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St. Thomas Law Students Receive MABL Scholarships
Business & LawStudents from the University of St. Thomas School of Law swept this year’s scholarships at the 2023 Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Gala. Three St. Thomas law students were honored for the work they do both on and off campus. Nominated by law school faculty, each student expressed their gratitude at being selected by the…
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First-Gen College Students Inspire Peers, Family
People & CultureAmber Mueller is on track to be the first in her family to graduate from college. Obtaining a degree holds an important meaning for this second-year scholar at the University of St. Thomas’ Dougherty Family College. “I want to be the role model for my 6-year-old daughter that I never had growing up,” Mueller said.… -
Dean’s Forum: Authors Share Their Lived Experiences with Racism and the Importance of Storytelling
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThree local award-winning authors convened on the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus in October to share their inspiring narratives and how they paved the way for other diverse voices to tell their stories through prose. The School of Education at St. Thomas, led by Dean Amy Smith, organized the panel discussion on diversity, equity… -
History Echoes: Racial Justice Initiative Sparks Urgency for Collective Action
Racial Justice InitiativeA conversation with Dr. Yohuru Williams, distinguished professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, inspired reflection and action for those attending an on-campus event. Williams, who weaved in themes from his new book, More Than A Dream: The Radical March on Washington for… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Publishes Book
Professional NotesDr. Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies at the University of St. Thomas and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology, recently published the book Everyday Wisdom: Interreligious Studies in a Pluralistic World. Publisher’s summary: Over the last decade, interreligious and interfaith studies have flourished in religion and theology… -
Dr. Obasesam Okoi Receives 2023 Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Research Grant
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi, assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies at the University of St. Thomas, has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) Research Grant for his study titled, “When State Security Fails: Community Resilience and Innovations in Responding… -
Dr. Patricia Conde-Brooks Interviewed About Latinos in Minnesota
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Patricia Conde-Brooks, University of St. Thomas executive director of campus inclusion and community, recently spoke with MLatino Media about Latinos in Minnesota, including the rise of Latinas in the workforce. She talked about how there are now more Latinas getting more education than Latinos. From the interview: “They’re getting their education at levels that…