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Engineering Peace: Fulbright-Hays Scholar Inspires Next Generation of Tommie Engineers
Social JusticeIt was an ambitious project for a budding oil engineer in Nigeria. Obasesam Okoi – just weeks out of college then – had been tasked with performing a topographical land survey of an oil mining site. His technical training in civil engineering had provided ample schooling for the assignment, but this new grad quickly realized…
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In the News: April Eichmeier on How Social Media Shapes Gen Z’s Voting Choices
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MinnPost about how social media influencers impact Gen Z’s political views and voting behavior while highlighting the role of platforms like TikTok and Instagram in shaping opinions and spreading misinformation. From the story: In… -
University of St. Thomas Professor Receives Prestigious Teaching Award
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas Psychology Department is proud to announce that Dr. Elise Amel, a distinguished professor in the Department of Psychology, has been awarded the Walter D. Mink Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award by the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA). This honor was presented at the MPA’s 88th annual conference, recognizing Amel’s exceptional dedication and innovative contributions to undergraduate… -
St. Thomas Professor Pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title
Professional NotesStory Mode: The Creative Writer’s Guide to Narrative Video Game Design won the 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title award. Professor Salvatore Pane, an associate professor for the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored the textbook with Julialicia Case and Eric Freeze through Bloomsbury Publishing. The textbook offers low-cost, accessible tools and instruction… -
In the News: Yayu Feng on How Influencers Are Shaping News
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about the impact that influencers have had on the news and on social media trends. From the story: Host: I’ve been wondering a lot about this, this election cycle, as a journalist, and thinking,… -
In the News: Greg Song on Influencer Concerns Regarding the Potential TikTok Ban
In the NewsGreg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about how a potential ban on TikTok could disrupt Minnesota artists and small businesses. From the story: Friday’s ruling from three federal appeals court judges upholds a law that could ban TikTok… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Navigating Difficult Holiday Conversations With Empathy and Boundaries
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently provided Vogue with tips on engaging with differing views, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering meaningful connections, even in politically charged family gatherings. From the story: Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and given that we’re fresh… -
Professionals Share Experiences From Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership
Diversity, Equity and InclusionLeaders from diverse backgrounds are seeking to expand their voice in order to make a more impactful difference in their communities and workplaces. And to accomplish their goals they are leveraging one of the University of St. Thomas’ newest graduate degree offerings, the Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership. Whether championing health equity, advancing inclusion… -
St. Thomas Panelists Discuss Finding Peace After Conflict
Social JusticeAmid conflict, regardless of the root of that conflict, respect and dialogue are fundamental steps toward a peaceful future. That’s a lesson members of the St. Thomas community learned from speakers at related campus events, including two bereaved parents – Israeli Rami Elhanan and Palestinian Bassam Aramin – and the award-winning Irish author Colum McCann,… -
Sky’s the Limit: New Game Design Minor Teaches Accessibility
STEAMA set of headphones rested on Dr. Sky LaRell Anderson’s head as he waited for guests at the Jon Henner Memorial Accessibility in Games Speaker Series to settle in their seats. The University of St. Thomas faculty member appeared remotely, from his Minnesota office adorned with framed college degrees and the glow of purple and…