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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Following multiple reports of sexual misconduct allegations, the University of St. Thomas has rescinded the Distinguished Alumni Award given to David Haas in 1995 and is no longer playing Mr.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.
Alumnus Ben Conway Helps Convert Four Seasons NYC to Sanctuary
Ben Conway '17 MS in technology management and his team at Ecolab have helped transform the Four Seasons Hotel NYC into a sanctuary site for medical workers.
Dr. Yohuru Williams Racial Justice Initiative Q&A
Read why Dr. Yohuru Williams decided to stay at St. Thomas and in the Minneapolis-St. Paul community as well as his aspirations for the new Racial Justice Initiative that he will lead.
National Urban Alliance and St. Thomas Hold Virtual Summer Institute
The National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (NUA) and the University of St. Thomas are teaming up for a three-day Summer Institute focused on training K-12 educators to help every child reach their potential.
Our Mission at St. Thomas Law Compels Us to Tackle the Justice Gap
As a Catholic law school, what is our responsibility? Pope Francis has urged all of us to recognize our “duty to hear the voice of the poor.” As lawyers, we not only have the duty to hear the poor, we have the power to lift the voices of the poor, to ensure that they are heard by the legal system’s decision-makers.
Stay Home, Be Safe and Stand Together in Honoring the Memory of George Floyd
George Floyd – a father and family member, a colleague and friend to many – should be alive today. We must encourage and protect the rights of all to grieve, unite in peaceful protests and publicly demand justice for his tragic death. However, we also must condemn damaging personal property, arson and looting in our commercial districts and neighborhoods.
Update on George Floyd Case Response and Curfew Information
As we head into the weekend, we want each of you to know that our community is here for you as we collectively reel from and grieve the tragic death of George Floyd. Violence against black communities lives in our history, and racial injustices perpetuate today. This behavior is unacceptable and leaves us concerned for the emotional and physical well-being of our students, staff and faculty.
Minnesota Private Colleges, Universities to Square off in Esports Tournament
The first statewide intercollegiate esports tournament in Minnesota is set for June 5 and 6, pitting students of eight Minnesota schools in competition and highlighting the increasingly popular gaming’s growth at St. Thomas and across the state.
Retiring Faculty Share Reflections on Years at St. Thomas
St. Thomas recently recognized 15 retiring faculty members, thanking them for more than 350 years of collective service to the university. Several retiring faculty shared their reflections on what it has meant to teach and work at St. Thomas.
Response to the Death of George Floyd
President Julie Sullivan, Kha Yang, Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, and Provost Richard Plumb issued a statement following the death on Monday of George Floyd.