Senior Design Clinic Goes Virtual
For the first time since its 2002 inception, the School of Engineering Senior Design Clinic went fully virtual.
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Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been promoted to professor, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
President Julie Sullivan and Dr. Yohuru Williams Named to TCB100 List
Twin Cities Business magazine recognized President Julie Sullivan and Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Yohuru Williams on its “TCB100: The People to Know in 2021” list at a virtual ceremony last night.
Panel Chaired by Law Professor Mark Osler Releases Report on Myon Burrell Conviction and Sentence
An independent panel of national legal experts chaired by Professor Mark Osler released its report on the conviction and sentencing of Myon Burrell, who is currently serving a life sentence in Minnesota for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.
Faculty Perspectives on Teaching During the Pandemic
As faculty members continue to navigate the uncharted waters of teaching during a global pandemic, one professor has an unexpected piece of advice for her students.
‘A St. Thomas Christmas: Respite and Grace’ Coming Soon
This year's St. Thomas Christmas virtual concert will be featured on the St. Thomas YouTube page in mid-December. See a preview now.
Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame to Posthumously Induct Herb Tousley
The Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame will posthumously induct the late Herb Tousley, who headed the University of St. Thomas’ nationally renowned real estate program from 2014 until his death in January 2020.
Donor Funds New Archbishop Ireland Fellowship to Expand Work of Community Justice Project
School of Law alumna Tori Kee ’20 J.D. has been hired as the clinical law fellow for the St. Thomas Community Justice Project (CJP), the newest donor-funded St. Thomas Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellowship.
New Opus Initiative Aims to Robot-Proof Tommies
Opus College of Business recently unveiled the Business in a Digital World (BDW) initiative, designed to prepare University of St. Thomas students for relevance in a future of constant and exponential technological growth.
Q&A with School of Law Alumna Athena Hollins ‘11 J.D.
The Newsroom recently caught up with Athena Hollins '11 J.D., director of diversity and inclusion for the Minnesota State Bar Association, who also was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 66B.
Faculty Using COVID-19 as a Lens for Hands-on Learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pervade every aspect of daily life, faculty members are taking advantage of unique opportunities for students to learn through real-world experience.
Tommie Experts: John Tauer on Keeping Athletes Mentally and Physically Healthy
St. Thomas basketball coach and psychology professor John Tauer recently discussed keeping athletes mentally and physically healthy during the COVID-19 shutdown with WCCO Radio’s Cory Hepola.
Law Students Assist in Ongoing Research to Create a New Legal Test for Establishment Clause Cases
St. Thomas Law students Annie Boeckers and Megan Massie have been collaborating with law professor Greg Sisk to compile data for a third installment of his research into religious liberty decisions in the federal courts.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Finalists Pay It Forward
"Sankofa" was a fitting theme for the Fowler Business Concept Challenge, which concluded in an online award ceremony last Friday.
Student and Professor Collaborate on Children’s Book About Mitosis
In another example of the personal attention that is a hallmark of St. Thomas, Bronwyn Tollefson '22 and Biology Professor Haude Levesque recently collaborated on a children's book about mitosis.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown
Please remember in your prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown, who died Nov. 14.
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Jobs
In this Tommie Experts piece, Manjeet Rege and Dan Yarmoluk weigh in on AI’s impact on the future of work.
Upcoming Free Virtual Event: ‘A Christmas Carol and the Common Good’
“'A Christmas Carol' and the Common Good,” presented by the Guthrie Theater and the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at the University of St. Thomas, will examine themes of leadership, social justice and business ethics through the lens of the Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol."
School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program
The School of Education was recently awarded a $2.5 million multiyear grant to remove barriers for aspiring charter school teachers who reflect the communities they serve.
Princeton Review: St. Thomas Tops MN Entrepreneurship Programs
St. Thomas is the only Minnesota school to make this year’s Princeton Review list of top undergraduate entrepreneurship programs.
St. Thomas Remains High in Rankings for Study Abroad and International Students
The Institute of International Education recently released Open Doors Report 2020. St. Thomas has the most international students among private universities in Minnesota and remains fourth in the state overall for international enrollment.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Michael Sullivan
Please remember in your prayers Professor Emeritus Michael Sullivan, who died Nov. 7.
U.S. Air Force ROTC Cadets March in Honor of POW/MIA Service Members
The U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 410 and the campus chapter of Arnold Air Society, a national professional and service organization, began its 34th annual Veterans Day vigil last night.
Five Observations: First Friday with Archie Black
Archie Black, CEO and president of SPS Commerce, sat down with Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams on Nov. 6 for the First Friday Speaker Series.
Five Students Named University Innovation Fellows
A group of University of St. Thomas students recently completed training to join the University Innovation Fellows.