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John Sullivan ’80: A Creative Problem-Solver
AlumniIt was the insight of a St. Thomas professor that propelled John Sullivan ’80 to a legal career – and ultimately gave Sullivan the means to change how corporations understand equality. Sullivan, who is now general counsel for Carlson, Inc., in turn, returns the favor by supporting St. Thomas programs and initiatives that enhance equality,…
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Hockey Offers Lessons for Life and the Law
Business & LawWhen Trevor Jones ’09 J.D. was admitted to the University of St. Thomas School of Law, he thought it was missing one thing: a hockey team. As a lifelong hockey player, Jones recognized that his passion for the sport could help balance the academic rigors of law school. When Jones began his 1L year, he… -
Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellows Advocate for Children in State Systems
Business & LawIf you didn’t know any better, Maya Karrow ’21 J.D. might come off as a private investigator. And that assumption would be partially correct. She’s certainly on the ultimate search for answers. Karrow is convincing in her investigator ways; last year she spent countless hours in the bowels of county courthouses across Minnesota. She sent… -
Holloran Center Efforts Lead to Revised ABA Standard
Business & LawThe Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the School of Law is making an impact on law schools nationwide. As a leader in professional identity formation, the center’s influence was confirmed in February 2022 when the American Bar Association revised accreditation Standard 303 to require law schools to provide substantial opportunities for… -
Justice Margaret Chutich: Leading With Kindness and Generosity
Business & LawMinnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich has never shied away from competition. Growing up in Anoka, Minnesota, in the 1960s and ’70s, she started playing tennis at the age of 9, and by age 11 was ranked first in her age group. By the time she got to ninth and 10th grades, few girls could… -
National Leaders in Professional Formation
Business & LawIt’s not usually exciting to cite accreditation standards. But bear with me ... because when the story is that law schools nationwide are now following the lead of St. Thomas, those standards are worth citing! At St. Thomas Law, we have long put people at the center of what we do. We don’t want to… -
From Experience to Insight: Creating Global Competence
STEAMHow can engineers learn to navigate an interconnected work world, where differing communication and conflict styles constantly present themselves? Even within a single team, productive communication cannot be taken for granted. And when working to deliver the fruits of engineering design to clients and customers, how many of the challenges comprise communication obstacles as well… -
Supporting Diversity in Engineering
STEAMThe University of St. Thomas School of Engineering is working toward a more diverse experience for our students and faculty: EXPOSURE OF STUDENTS TO RELATABLE ROLE MODELS The number of female faculty in engineering has steadily increased, and St. Thomas ranks in the Top 20 in the nation by ASEE for institutions with the highest… -
Engineering Change in Peru
People & CultureJulia Lindell ’23Hometown: Forest Lake, Minnesota Major: Electrical engineering What are some words you would use to describe yourself?Curious. Thoughtful. Kindhearted. Determined. Honest. A bit impulsive. What made you interested in an electrical engineering degree?I’ve always enjoyed math and science and liked the idea of applying theoretical knowledge to real-life problems. I chose electrical engineering… -
Exploring New Ways to Provide Clean, Safe Water
STEAMAssistant Professor Sara Mollamohammada joined the University of St. Thomas as the newest member of the civil engineering faculty, and she is on a mission to help find easy, accessible ways to provide clean, safe water in remote and rural areas. WHAT KIND OF RESEARCH ARE YOU DOING?My research is primarily focused on using algae…