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Justice and Society Studies Faculty Member Presents at ISA Conference
Professional NotesDepartment of Justice and Society faculty member Dr. Obasesam Okoi recently presented two research papers at the 2023 conference of the International Studies Association (ISA), held in Montreal, Canada, from March 14-18, 2023. In his first presentation, Okoi exclusively examined the complex dynamics of collective protests against police brutality in Nigeria, providing a nuanced analysis…
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St. Thomas Raises $87M for Arena Project
AthleticsSince January’s announcement of the historic $75 million gift from Lee and Penny Anderson, the University of St. Thomas has continued its work on design and funding for the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. In support of a $131 million fundraising goal to fund design and construction of the arena, Tommie Athletics announced an additional… -
St. Thomas Athletics Receives College Fundraiser of the Year Honor
Professional NotesBen Fraser, senior associate athletics director for development at the University of St. Thomas, was recently named College Fundraiser of the Year by the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD). The University of St. Thomas’ Athletics executive team includes Jason LaFrenz, Cory Chapman, Amy Olson-Cooper, Jemal Griffin and Fraser. In his role, Fraser leads all development… -
Dr. Liz Fogarty Presents at MEGT Conference
Professional NotesDr. Liz Fogarty had two presentations at the Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented (MEGT) conference – “Supporting LGBTQ+ Gifted Youth: Introduction to an MEGT Position Paper” and “Using the 5E Inquiry Model to Challenge and Extend.” The conference was the culmination of Fogarty’s two years as MEGT president. -
St. Thomas Energy Innovation Receives Multiyear Funding From Congress
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationUniversity of St. Thomas’ innovation in renewable energy is catching the eye of lawmakers in Washington, resulting in new federal partnerships that are garnering national attention. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, more than $10 million is on its way to St. Thomas to advance microgrid research and establish a new center… -
In Our Prayers: Dr. Bill Walsh
In Our PrayersDr. Bill Walsh, a professor in the Department of Economics for 43 years, passed away on Feb. 28. Those who knew Bill knew he had a great sense of humor and could tell a great story. He will be missed. Bill is survived by his wife, Betty, and their nine children. Services will be held… -
In Our Prayers: John Boyer ’61
In Our PrayersJohn Boyer was born blind and was deaf for most of his life, and he was not someone to underestimate, as former St. Thomas College President Monsignor James Shannon learned. “I confess publicly and with regret that I was skeptical four years ago,” Shannon wrote in The Aquin in 1961. “My question then was, ‘How… -
In Our Prayers: Bill Lynch ’65
In Our PrayersWilliam Lynch ’65, a dedicated alumnus of the School of Education, member of the Alumni Advisory Board and committed benefactor to St. Thomas, died on Feb. 17 at age 79. As a student-athlete at St. Thomas, Lynch was a MIAC champion in the 100-meter freestyle and held record times for the St. Thomas pool. After… -
The Power of Storytelling for Environmental Justice in Our Communities
Sustainability & EnvironmentWhen the University of St. Thomas Sustainable Communities Partnership Arts Initiative (SCP Arts) and Saint Paul Almanac (SPA), a literary arts nonprofit organization in St. Paul, teamed up to develop an environmental justice storytelling project, the goal was to uplift voices from communities across Minnesota who have been affected by climate change and environmental injustice…