Archive Posts
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In the News: Carol Bruess on How Strong Communication Skills Can Strengthen Relationships and Help Us Thrive
In the NewsCarol Bruess, professor emerita of communication and journalism, and former director of family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about how effective communication skills can help us handle disagreements, build stronger connections, and even improve our health. From the interview: Host: Have you ever wanted to say…
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In the News: Bernie Armada and Morgan Whiting on Cancel Culture and Free Speech
In the NewsBernie Armada, a communication studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, and Morgan Whiting, a student at the University of St. Thomas and member of the university’s Civic Engagement, Voter Education and Advocacy (CEVEA) task force, recently spoke with MPR for a story about the importance of understanding and… -
St. Thomas Student’s German Studies Take Her to Dresden
Study AbroadVictoria Baker ’26, a College of Arts and Sciences student with majors in German and political science, recently attended the Goethe Institute Sommerakademie in Dresden, Germany, on a full scholarship. This two-week intensive professional development opportunity was made possible by Baker’s advanced German linguistic skills and her active participation in SPARK for German. Designed by… -
Music Professor to Conduct Lake Wobegon Brass Band
Professional NotesDr. Matthew George, Professor of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences, has stepped into a new role as conductor of the Lake Wobegon Brass Band. George is a member of the faculty in the Department of Music, Film and Creative Enterprise and is also the director of bands and orchestras at St. Thomas.… -
Finding Forward: How Storytelling Can Unlock Empathy and Break Down Divisions
University NewsAward-winning Irish author Colum McCann spoke at a University of St. Thomas Finding Forward event about grief, peacemaking and bridging divides Apeirogon, a novel based on real events by award-winning Irish author Colum McCann, follows two men – one Palestinian and one Israeli – who came together as friends to promote peace following immeasurable personal… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Interest Rates Being Cut for First Time in Over Two Years
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Cheddar about why the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates for the first time in over two years, as inflation falls. From the story: For insight, Big Business This Week spoke with an excellent translator… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on Gen Z Driving Kamala Harris’ Viral TikTok Success
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, an emerging media assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The Washington Post about how a young team of social media experts is using TikTok and internet trends to boost the Harris/Walz campaign. From the story: After Tuesday night’s debate, as former President Donald Trump worked… -
Tales from the Archives: Other Campuses
People & CultureWhat do the Mall of America, Thunder Bay, Owatonna, Taipei, Chaska, Rome and Minneapolis have in common? All of these places have hosted St. Thomas campuses at some point in the university’s history. While the main campus in St. Paul is likely the first that comes to mind when thinking of St. Thomas, the university… -
Justice and Society Studies Faculty Member Leads Session at Engineering, Social Justice and Peace Conference
Arts & HumanitiesDr. Obasesam Okoi, assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently led a special session titled “How Engineering Skills and Methodologies Can Be Applied to Peacebuilding” at the 18th annual Engineering, Social Justice and Peace Conference. The conference was held at Chalmers University of Technology… -
Art History Faculty Member Awarded Fellowship by the Smithsonian Archives of American Art
Professional NotesDr. Amy Nygaard, assistant professor in the Department of Art History and director of the Museum Studies Program, was awarded a Samuel H. Kress Foundation Teaching Fellowship by the Smithsonian Archives of American Art. Nygaard will collaborate with a small cohort of national and international art historians to develop skills in provenance and art market studies for integration into…