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In the News: Professor Greg Vandegrift Produces KARE 11 DNR Story
In the NewsEmerging Media Professor Greg Vandegrift produced a KARE-TV story last week highlighting a Minnesota DNR study. According to survey data, the size of yellow perch is shrinking, and the fish are appearing to mature earlier in more recent years. From the story: "Holbrook suspects climate-warmed water, a change in perch predators, and zebra mussels, which…
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Dr. Mark McInroy a Guest Speaker on 'Practicing Catholic' Podcast
In the NewsAssociate Chair of the Theology Department, Dr. Mark McInroy, was a guest on the "Practicing Catholic" podcast. The show is hosted by Patrick Conley and is produced by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. McInroy talks with Conley on the theology of beauty - architecture, music, and art within the Church. -
In the News: Renee Buhr on New Momentum for Ukraine in Russia Conflict
In the NewsRenee Buhr, PhD, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about what the Ukrainian military's latest advancements mean for the overall trajectory of the war and provided insight into how this may impact Vladimir Putin's hold on power in Russia. Buhr is a political science professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences.… -
Dr. Raymond N. MacKenzie Publishes 'Red and Black' Translation
Professional NotesEnglish Professor Dr. Raymond N. MacKenzie recently published a translation of the book, Red and Black. It was originally released in 1830 by Stendhal, the pseudonym of Marie-Henri Beyle. About the book: "Fueled with a combustible mix of ambition, naivete, and Napoleonic ideals, Julien Sorel sets his sights on the heights of French society. But… -
Biology and Computer Science Team Up in 'Avian Soap Opera'
Arts & HumanitiesWith the use of six wall-mounted monitors, biology and neuroscience students kept a close watch on songbirds this summer. This "avian soap opera" is a research project taking place in the lab of Dr. Sarah Heimovics, associate professor of biology and neuroscience, aiming to understand how hormones and neurotransmitters work in the brain to regulate… -
Digital Media Arts Alumna Wins Prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award
Arts & HumanitiesA recent University of St. Thomas graduate is kicking off her professional journalism career with a significant accolade, the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award. One of just eight student honorees from across the country, Kayla Mayer ’22 earned the award for Excellence in Audio Hard News. Mayer spend her summer before graduation interning at KWIT-KOJI,… -
Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights
Arts & HumanitiesFor more than 50 St. Thomas undergraduate students, this summer was spent conducting research on a wide range of topics through St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-two Young Scholars, 10 Ignite Research Scholars and one Community-Based Researcher participated this… -
Clients for the Common Good
Arts & HumanitiesFor the thousands of people diagnosed with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, life depends on bone marrow match and transplant. In a capstone course directly tied to the University of St. Thomas’ mission to advance the common good, strategic communication majors were tasked with growing that bone marrow registry, an effort where success could… -
Alumna’s Chops Help Her Thrive at Fast-paced Fellowship
AlumniDanielle Wong ’20, ThreeSixty Scholar ’16 Multimedia Strategic Communications Fellow, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Danielle Wong ’20 has a skill set that’s indispensable. In a single day, she could have social media, event management, strategic communications, graphic design, photography and public relations on her to-do list at her job. “It can be chaotic… -
Dr. Kim Vrudny Named Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences at St. Thomas
Professional NotesDr. Kim Vrudny has agreed to serve as the new associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, effective Sept. 1. Professor Vrudny, who has been on faculty since 2001, including serving as chair of the Theology Department, "is an outstanding scholar, teacher and leader whose broad humanistic…