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Okoi Co-Authors Chapter in 'Oxford Handbook of Sociology of Africa'
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi of the College of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Justice and Society Studies recently co-authored a chapter titled “Insurgency and Organized Violence in Africa: A Cross-National Approach” in The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Africa. According to the abstract, “Insurgency and miscellaneous organized violence have been rising sharply on…
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Father Chris Collins Appointed to Aim Higher Foundation’s Board of Directors
Professional NotesFather Chris Collins ’93, SJ, was appointed to the board of directors of the Aim Higher Foundation, an organization that provides K-8 Catholic school scholarships to families with financial need. Collins is currently the vice president for mission at St. Thomas, and his past work includes chief mission officer at Saint Louis University, as well… -
Dr. Candace Chou Presents on Music Students, Online Instruction During COVID
Professional NotesDr. Candace Chou of the School of Education presented two sessions with advisees Robin Armstrong and Dr. Shirley Kramer at the IAFOR International Conference on Education in January. Armstrong’s study examined teen voices from the city and how school instrumental music students persevered and thrived. Kramer’s research focused on instructors’ perceptions of the opportunities and… -
In Our Prayers: Pat Nemo
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Pat Nemo, the former editor of St. Thomas magazine. Nemo passed away on Feb. 1 at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John G. Nemo ’64; parents, Michael and Margaret Kenny; and brother, John Kenny. Nemo is survived by her children, Jennifer ’92,… -
Remembering Dave Durenberger
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas mourns the loss of longtime U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger, who passed away Jan. 31 at the age of 88. Durenberger was involved for many years in the Opus College of Business Health Care MBA program. “I loved when students asked Dave how they could become more involved in health care… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Nkechukwu Akpati '23
Humans of St. ThomasTommie Award finalist and psychology major Nkechukwu Akpati '23 has stayed busy during his time at St. Thomas, juggling a number of leadership and community building roles. He's president of the Black Empowerment Student Alliance, serves as a resident advisor, produces his own podcast, and received the inaugural Good Trouble Legacy Scholarship. The Newsroom recently… -
Professor Mahmoud Kabalan Receives NSF CAREER Award for Microgrid Research
Professional NotesMahmoud Kabalan, an assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and the director of its Center for Microgrid Research, was recently awarded a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation that will help advance microgrid research and expand student opportunities. The $529,000 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award will support Dr. Kabalan’s… -
In Our Prayers: Nino Pedrelli
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Nino Pedrelli, a former adjunct professor in the Opus College of Business. Pedrelli passed away on Jan. 14 at the age of 66. With more than 40 years of expertise in real estate investment and construction finance, Pedrelli taught undergraduate and graduate courses for nearly 10 years at the University… -
In Our Prayers: Katie Stephens-Spangler ’02
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Katie Stephens-Spangler ’02, a former Admissions Office and Alumni Relations employee. Katie passed away on Jan. 26 at the age of 43. She is survived by her husband, Jason; her children, Alice and Robbie; parents, Katherine and Terrance; sister, Erin; aunts, Maria Prioletta and Michelle Prioletta; in-laws, Mary and Randy…