Archive Posts
-
Continuing Committed Conversations of Faith: Murphy Institute Transition
Faith and MissionLeadership of the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy is transitioning from Lisa Schiltz ’10 CSMA to Gregory Sisk and David P. Deavel.
-
Reaching Higher Heights
Faith and MissionSeeing a growing need to help the local Archdiocese Latino youth aspire to higher education, in 2018 Father Joseph Williams, vicar for the Archdiocese’s Latino ministries, proposed expanding a partnership between Habiger Institute Latino Scholars and the Church of St. Stephen’s in south Minneapolis to support high schoolers in parishes who hope to pursue a four-year degree at a Catholic university, specifically with St. Thomas Catholic Studies. -
Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19
COVID-19 ResponseAs COVID-19 forced classes online and most students off campus, the St. Thomas community responded with an overwhelming effort to rally around the university's students. -
Juneteenth Reflections and Meaningful Dialogues
Diversity, Equity and InclusionPlease take the time to reflect upon the milestone marker of Juneteenth and our history as a country and institution. -
A Tangle of Mind and Mercy
Faith and MissionA fair number of Catholic Studies alumni happily spend their days navigating the complex tangle that is American and international law in order to serve God and the human person. -
COVID-19 Jeopardizes Teaching Licensure
University NewsDue to COVID-19, education majors weren’t able to complete their Minnesota teacher licensure exam. Thanks to their dean's advocacy, they now can teach under a conditional license. -
School of Law Board of Governors' Jessie Nicholson Helps Provide Free Civil Legal Aid
For more than a century, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services has provided free civil legal aid to low-income families and individuals. CEO and School of Law Board of Governors member Jessie Nicholson is a huge part of it. -
Serving Those Who Served: School of Law Alumni Volunteer in Vetlaw Program
For University of St. Thomas School of Law alumni who volunteer with the Vetlaw program, clinics are an important way of serving those who served. -
Advocating for Juveniles: School of Law Students Help Clients Navigate the Justice System
The Criminal and Juvenile Defense Clinic, started just two years ago at the School of Law, has represented more than 50 clients in 10 counties. The clinic provides free legal representation to those who can’t afford it – to “fill gaps in Minnesota’s legal system,” according to its founder Assistant Professor Rachel Moran. The clinic… -
School of Law Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellows Help Bridge the Justice Gap
Hiring a lawyer is out of reach for more than 60 million Americans. Measured against any disease, environmental crisis or national emergency, the justice gap is an epidemic, according to Lisa Montpetit Brabbit, associate dean for external relations and programs at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. That’s why the School of Law is working hard to find ways to close the gap.