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Dr. Obasesam Okoi Appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Peace Education
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi, an assistant professor in the department of Justice and Society Studies, has been appointed to the editorial board of the esteemed Journal of Peace Education. His distinguished scholarship in peace and conflict studies, with a strong regional focus on Africa, will further the journal’s commitment to advancing critical discussions on peace education,…
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Dr. Jacob Benda Performs Solo Organ Concert at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey
Professional NotesDr. Jacob Benda, director of music, liturgy and sacred arts and organ area professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently held a concert when he visited Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey, after the restoration of an historic organ, dating back to 1913. Benda is reportedly the first American organist to have played in concert… -
In the News: Victoria Young on the Architecture of Saint John’s Abbey Church in Minnesota
In the NewsVictoria Young, professor of modern architectural history in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Agence France-Presse for a story about the architecturally significant Saint John’s Abbey Church in Collegeville, Minnesota, which served as an inspiration for “The Brutalist.” From the story: For half a century, the existence of this modernist masterpiece has been… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on Mistakes in Advertising Content
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MinnPost for a story about ads using skylines from other cities in Minnesota-focused campaigns. From the story: This is not the first time this has happened in Minnesota in recent years. Last year, a… -
Philosophy Professor Awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
Professional NotesDr. Gloria Frost, a professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. Her project is called “Divine and Created Causation in Medieval Philosophy” and will culminate in a book about medieval debates about how God’s causation of… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Price Increases, Presidential Promises and Proposed Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed for three different CNN articles, discussing the rise in consumer prices and the implications of President Trump’s actions on the economy. In one article he said, “No president is able to lower prices… -
In the News: Greg Song on How TikTok Uncertainty Is Affecting Brands
In the NewsGreg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with AdWeek about the temporary TikTok ban and ongoing uncertainty for brands around the world. From the story: Beyond TikTok’s technical fallout, advertisers could face potential reputational risks. With American profiles still visible to global users, companies are bracing… -
English Professor Publishes Research on Reprinting History of the Brontë Sisters’ Poems
Professional NotesThe article, “A Reprinting History of the Brontës’ Poetry, 1850-1899,” by University of St. Thomas English Professor Alexis Easley, has been published in The Edinburgh Companion to the Brontës and the Arts, edited by Deborah Wynne and Amber K. Regis; Edinburgh University Press, 2025. Easley’s research found that despite poor initial sales, books of poetry… -
Director of Irish Studies Pens Intro to ‘A Little Gaelic Kingdom’
Professional NotesThis February, Dr. David Gardiner, director of St. Thomas’ 64-year-old tradition of Irish studies (the oldest in the U.S.), will have his introduction to Tim Robinson’s A Little Gaelic Kingdom published by Milkweed Press. Robinson (1935–2020) studied mathematics at Cambridge and worked for many years as a teacher and visual artist in Istanbul, Vienna, and… -
The New York Times Says Professor Bouwman’s Novel ‘Truly Shines’
Professional NotesThe coming-of-age novel Scattergood by Dr. Heather Bouwman, an English professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, received several advance, rave reviews. Published by Holiday House on Jan. 21, the historical novel is told from the first-person point of view of 12-year-old Peggy Mott, a Methodist…