Please Pray for the Health of Dr. Stephen Laumakis
Please pray for the health of Dr. Stephen Laumakis, a professor in the Philosophy Department, who experienced cardiac arrest on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Public Interest Law Fellow: Berina Altshuler, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City
In February, 2L Berina Altshuler received two pieces of exciting news. She learned she had been chosen for a Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) Public Interest Law Fellowship (PILF) and that she would spend her summer as a legal intern with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Thomas J. Carroll
Please remember in your prayers Thomas J. Carroll, father of Ann Carroll-Malec '51.
University Suspends J-Term Study Abroad Programs
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the university has made the decision to suspend all J-Term 2021 study abroad programming.
Law Professor Gregory Sisk Files Supreme Court Brief in Police Brutality Case with Research Assistance from 2L Lauren Gunderson
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Gregory Sisk has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Brownback v. King.
Office of Student Data and Registrar Publishes Federal Privacy Notice for Students
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, prohibits postsecondary educational institutions from disclosing the education records of students to most third parties without the student’s written consent. However, certain information is considered “directory information” and may be disclosed without consent. It is important that students understand what personal data is protected and the additional action that must be taken if additional protection is desired.
Continuing the Hard Work Ahead
As we begin the fall semester, we continue to heal from the string of racially charged violent incidents in communities across the country, including in our own cities.
New Sign Welcomes Visitors to Northeast Corner
A new University of St. Thomas monument sign was installed today at the corner of Cleveland and Selby avenues, marking the installation of signs at all four corners of north campus.
Dean Alvin Abraham Announcement
Alvin Abraham has chosen for personal reasons to step down from his role as dean and executive director of Dougherty Family College. Dr. Buffy Smith has agreed to serve as interim dean.
Summer Law Clerk: Alessandra Durose, Minnesota Department of Commerce
While some students enter law school knowing what area of law they want to pursue, for others it’s a journey of exploration and being open to new possibilities.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Elmer ‘Sam’ Porter
Please remember in your prayers Elmer "Sam" Porter, father of Mike Porter '97 MBA, '07 EdD, Marketing Department faculty member in Opus College of Business.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Jim Taphorn
Please remember in your prayers Jim Taphorn, father of Father Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Nicole Bernardi
Nicole Bernardi, who served on the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board from 2015-18 and the Catholic Studies Advisory Board from 2004-18, passed away on Aug. 18.
2020 Graduate Program Scholarship
Recognizing these are challenging times for recent graduates, the university created a scholarship for St. Thomas alumni who completed their undergraduate degree during the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters.
Six New Members Join Board of Trustees
Six new members joined the University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees on July 1.
Professional Notes: Aug. 13
Professional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from May-August 2020.
St. Thomas Biology Department Receives National Science Foundation Grant
St. Thomas has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant for a research project aiming to make biology education more accessible.
Summer Law Extern: Anna Conrad, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
As an extern for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) Vetlaw program, rising 2L Anna Conrad is, for the first time, getting the chance to interact with real clients on real legal issues this summer.
Prayers and Support for Lebanon
Vice President for Mission Father Larry Snyder issued a statement today about this week's tragedy in Lebanon.
St. Thomas Rescinds Alumni Award
Following multiple reports of sexual misconduct allegations, the University of St. Thomas has rescinded the Distinguished Alumni Award given to David Haas in 1995 and is no longer playing Mr. Haas’ music.
John O’Shaughnessy Jr., Former St. Thomas Trustee, Dies
John O’Shaughnessy Jr., a grandson of 1907 alumnus and prominent benefactor Ignatius Aloysius “I.A.” O’Shaughnessy, and a former member of the Board of Trustees, died July 18.
Tommie Experts: College of Arts and Sciences’ Tanya Gladney on Police Reform
Sociology and Criminal Justice Associate Professor and Department Chair Tanya Gladney discusses her new POST role, police reform and the death of George Floyd in this Q&A.
St. Thomas Issues Statements on Rescinding of ICE Guidelines
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s news that the U.S. government has agreed to rescind Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rules, which would have barred international students from remaining in the U.S. if their colleges and universities were forced to move classes completely online due to COVID-19.
Law Professor Thomas Berg and Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic Influential in Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
St. Thomas Law Professor Thomas Berg's work on religious freedom was cited in the Supreme Court's decision on the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Donald L. Hofmeister ’53
Please remember in your prayers Donald L. Hofmeister '53, grandfather of John Hofmeister '13 and Josef Hofmeister '18, and father-in-law to English Department faculty member Jeannie Hofmeister and Teresa Sweeney of Opus College of Business.