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English Professor Edits Book Published by Edinburgh University Press
Professional NotesDr. Alexis Easley’s edited book British Writers, Popular Literature and New Media Innovation, 1820-45 has just been published by Edinburgh University Press. Easley is a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she teaches English and communication studies. The emergence of a mass reading public during the early decades of the 19th century sparked a…
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In the News: Chip Small Shares Findings of Urban Agricultural Research
In the NewsChip Small, associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about new research highlighting the benefits of using compost in gardens and the importance of optimizing its usage to reduce the risk of excess runoff. From the interview: Host: What about… -
Political Equation: Students Use Math to Predict Wins at the Ballot Box
ResearchPredicting the outcome of a political election is extremely problematic. From the candidates to the voters – and everything in between – elections are a complicated puzzle. But what if a math equation could provide answers long before a single vote was cast? Mathematicians at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota are studying how… -
Teacher-Student Reunion Solidifies College Choice
Humans of St. ThomasA small-world connection played a part in drawing University of St. Thomas student Vincent Wiegman ’27 to the Twin Cities from the Kansas City area: his middle school science teacher. Minnesota native and St. Thomas Senior Admissions Counselor Annie Dockendorf taught in the Kansas City area for nearly two years before joining St. Thomas in… -
Sociology Professor Pens Book Chapter on Extremism and Conspiracy
Professional NotesDr. Lisa Waldner, professor of sociology and criminal justice and associate vice provost for undergraduate student achievement, has authored a chapter in the book Conspiracy Theories and Extremism in New Times. Waldner’s chapter is titled “White Supremacy, Right-Wing Extremism, and Conspiracy: Old Ideas, New Expressions.” The book was published by Lexington Books/Rowman & Littlefield. About… -
In the News: Jacob Benda on Inspiring Spiritual Renewal Through Art and Music
In the NewsJacob Benda, director of music, liturgy and sacred arts at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The Catholic Spirit about how he is creating a special place where art and music inspire and uplift the St. Thomas community. From the story: “My goal for the gallery,” Benda explained,… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on How Presidential Debates Offer Glimpses, Not Substance
In the NewsKevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about how today’s presidential debates give only brief views of candidates' ideas, focusing more on catchy lines and appearances than on meaningful talks about important issues. From the story: The… -
NSF Awards St. Thomas $363,000 Grant to Study Urban Agriculture
ResearchThe National Science Foundation has awarded the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota a $363,000 research grant to study the impacts of urban agriculture. The grant comes as the popularity of urban farms, backyard plots and community gardens continue to grow in the U.S. amid a changing climate. The project, “Measuring Ecosystem Services from Urban… -
Tommies Explore Careers, Gain Hands-On Experience at Summer Internships
People & CultureTommies are officially back on campus for the fall semester, and many are returning after spending their summers at valuable hands-on internships. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation to Wells Fargo, these University of St. Thomas students fanned out across the country, exploring careers and jobs in an industry of interest. The St. Thomas Career… -
Journalism Associate Professor Emeritus Co-Authors Textbook on Editing
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas Journalism Associate Professor Emeritus Michael O’Donnell has co-authored a new editing textbook with Buck Ryan of the University of Kentucky. Editing. The Essential Guide to Better Writing Across Today’s Media was published by Cognella Academic Publishing. O’Donnell worked with Ryan at the Chicago Tribune, and together they taught editing at Northwestern…