Archive Posts
-
Janine Sanders Jones, PhD, Named Opus Associate Dean for Faculty Scholarship, Teaching and Service Excellence
Professional NotesJanine Sanders Jones, PhD, is currently the associate dean of academics for Dougherty Family College (DFC) and an associate professor in operations and supply chain management at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas. She will become the associate dean for faculty scholarship, teaching and service excellence at the Opus College.…
-
Mark Narayan Named Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Opus College
Professional NotesFor almost two decades, Mark Narayan has been a noteworthy advocate and leader for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). He will become the assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business. Serving as an executive practitioner for DEIB efforts across business, nonprofits and education, Narayan… -
Tiffany Cork Named Assistant Dean of Enrollment, Retention and Student Experience
Business & LawTiffany Cork, who joined the University of St. Thomas in 2012 as the director of evening and full-time MBA Admissions, where she managed those recruiting efforts, will become the assistant dean of enrollment, retention and student experience in Opus College of Business. Currently Cork is senior director of graduate business recruiting and admissions at the… -
Bryana French Receives Associate Chair Appointment
Professional NotesDr. Bryana French has been appointed associate chair in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology of the Morrison Family College of Health. The appointment at the University of St. Thomas is effective Sept. 1, 2023. French has been involved in numerous leadership roles throughout the university and beyond. Nationally, she served as the president of… -
St. Thomas Teams Deliver Strong Showing at e-Fest
Business & Law110 entries, 300 students and 67 different universities later, the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship officially wrapped e-Fest 2023 by awarding $215,000 in cash prizes. St. Thomas team Epiblock took home $30,000 for the second-place finish. Epiblock is a mouth-inserted medical device that helps stop nosebleeds. The $50,000 grand prize was awarded to OnPoint Ventilation from… -
John Olson Named Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Innovation at Opus College
Professional NotesJohn Olson, PhD, who joined the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in 2005 in the Operations and Supply Chain Department, has been named associate dean of academic programs and innovation. He has always had a growth mindset since joining the faculty. Since 2005, he has held several leadership roles and… -
Research and Opinion: Dr. Kevin Theissen Authors Article on Changing Water Supply
ResearchDr. Kevin Theissen, professor and geology program director in the Department of Earth, Environment, and Society, has authored the article, “Climate-driven mid to late Holocene hydrologic evolution of arid wetlands documented by strontium, uranium, and oxygen isotopes from Lower Pahranagat Lake, southern Nevada, USA” which was recently published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Quaternary Research.… -
St. Thomas Education Professor Presents on Ecological Crisis, Teaching in the Time of COVID
Professional NotesAssociate Professor Dr. Muffet Trout of the School of Education presented at several locations in April, including the American Educational Research Association, St. Thomas School of Education Dean’s Forum, and American Association of University Women Minneapolis Chapter. Her talks covered the ecological crisis and teaching, as well as K-12 education during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
University of St. Thomas Student Recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Center for the Common GoodSkye Schultz is one of 175 college students recognized for her nonpartisan democratic engagement work in 2022 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) has recognized University of St. Thomas student Skye Schultz as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing…