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Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that eight faculty have been simultaneously granted tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor, effective Sept. 1, 2023: It is also our pleasure to recognize Mr. Benjamin Carpenter, associate professor, School of Law, and Dr. Codrina Popescu, professor, Department of Chemistry (College of Arts…
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Tales from the Archives: Jimmy Carter on Campus
People & CultureAs the world recently learned that former President Jimmy Carter is receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia, the Newsroom remembers Feb. 21, 2004, when President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, visited the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas. Watch the video and read the below article from the spring… -
School of Education Faculty and Adjuncts Present at Council for Exceptional Children Conference
Professional NotesSchool of Education faculty members Drs. L. Lynn Stansberry and Bonnie Ingelin, along with adjuncts Erin Farrell and Martin Odima Jr., presented at the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division (CEC) on Autism and Developmental Disabilities’ (DADD) International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability, & Developmental Disabilities in Clearwater, Florida, where there were more than 615 participants… -
In Our Prayers: Dr. Kari Fletcher
In Our PrayersDr. Kari Fletcher, beloved professor of social work in the Morrison Family College of Health, peacefully passed away on Feb. 13, 2023. A longtime clinical social worker in practice working with service members, military families and their children, and veterans in the Twin Cities, Fletcher joined the faculty at University of St. Thomas in 2010.… -
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… -
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…