Archive Posts
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Professional Notes: Aug. 13
University NewsProfessional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from May-August 2020.
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St. Thomas Biology Department Receives National Science Foundation Grant
ResearchSt. Thomas has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant for a research project aiming to make biology education more accessible. -
Lab Keeps Students Engaged (and Paid) During a Summer of Pandemic
COVID-19 ResponseThe PLAYground is a virtual summer camp from Playful Learning Lab for K-8 students who are deaf or hard of hearing. -
Remembering John Lewis with Yohuru Williams
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDistinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Yohuru Williams worked with New York City educators on a civics curriculum inspired by John Lewis’ "March," a graphic novel trilogy. -
Students Win Prestigious Advertising Awards
University NewsOlivia Zipperer '20 and Sam Herriges '20 received top honors for their advertising campaigns at The Show earlier this year. -
Tommie Experts: College of Arts and Sciences' Tanya Gladney on Police Reform
Diversity, Equity and InclusionSociology 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 Documents George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art from Across the Globe
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe Urban Art Mapping Research Project operates a George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art database, which documents examples of street art from around the world that have emerged since Floyd’s killing as part of an ongoing movement demanding social justice and equality. -
Dr. Yohuru Williams Racial Justice Initiative Q&A
University NewsRead 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. -
Dr. Yohuru Williams to Become the Founding Director of the New Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas
Diversity, Equity and InclusionToday, we announce a new effort aimed at driving meaningful change in our community: the formation of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. -
Tommie Experts: George Floyd, Racism and Protests
Diversity, Equity and InclusionMedia outlets near and far connected with St. Thomas community members for comments on a range of topics relating to the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests.