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St. Thomas Hires New Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas has appointed Omar Correa as its next vice president of strategic enrollment management. He'll start his role at St. Thomas on July 1. Bringing 25 years of experience and expertise in enrollment management, Correa has served since 2015 as the vice chancellor of enrollment management at the University of Nebraska…
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University of St. Thomas Launches National Search for President
University NewsMinnesota’s largest private university has officially opened the national search for its next president. And when its 17th leader formally takes office on St. Paul’s Summit Avenue next year, the University of St. Thomas will be at a critical juncture in its nearly 140-year history. With three schools and colleges having launched within the last… -
Law Professor Neil Hamilton Co-Authors 'Professional Development' Book
Professional NotesLaw professor and co-director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions Neil Hamilton co-authored Law Student Professional Development and Formation, published by Cambridge University Press. About the book: Law schools currently do an excellent job of helping students to "think like a lawyer," but empirical data show that clients, legal employers, and… -
President Julie Sullivan’s Legacy Fuels St. Thomas’ Momentum
People & CultureFrom the start, Dr. Julie Sullivan, was bound to make history at the University of St. Thomas. Appointed the first lay person and woman president of Minnesota’s largest private university, Sullivan’s nine-year tenure is defined by historic milestones. On June 1, Sullivan steps down as St. Thomas president and again makes history when she becomes… -
Sharing Mississippi River Stories Through Art
Arts & HumanitiesLining the gallery walls of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s Stormwater Learning Center are stories about the Mississippi River translated into art. The exhibit, “Mississippi River Stories,” features a collection of pieces by 16 visual artists, each piece inspired by University of St. Thomas student research about the importance of the Mississippi River in our… -
Dr. Avinash Malshe Receives 2022 Ireland Award
Professional NotesDr. Avinash Malshe, professor of marketing, has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar. The award recognizes the exemplary academic achievement of tenured members of the St. Thomas faculty who have demonstrated a sustained commitment not only to their respective disciplines, but also to… -
Dr. Sherry Jordon Announced as Recipient of Faculty Service Award
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Sherry Jordon of the Theology Department has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Award for Outstanding Faculty Service. The award, which was inaugurated last year, recognizes outstanding service contributions to the University of St. Thomas that help the university advance its mission. Dr. Jordon is recognized by her colleagues as a feminist… -
Dr. Artika Tyner Named 2022 Bush Fellow; Publishes New Book
Professional NotesDr. Artika Tyner, the director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice and a clinical professor at the School of Law, was recently selected as a 2022 Bush Fellow. In addition, her book Reimagining Police: The History and Future of Law Enforcement will be published by Lerner Publishing Group and Thomson Reuters. Out… -
University of St. Thomas Names Dr. Laura Dunham Opus College of Business Dean
University NewsBuilding on its commitment to prepare socially responsible leaders for the business world, the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is turning to one of the nation’s foremost ethics experts – and one of its own – to lead its renowned business school. The university has chosen Dr. Laura Dunham to be the next dean…