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English Professor Published in Nightmare Magazine
Professional NotesShannon Scott, a faculty member in the English department at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, recently wrote a story titled “My Containment” that ran in Nightmare Magazine, a popular horror and dark fantasy subscription. “My Containment” is a short story that follows the connection between an American man and a mysterious woman, who…
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Professor Klein Discusses Justice and Relationship-Building
People & CultureDr. Mike Klein, an assistant professor in the department of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church community at a Meet The Authors Sunday Forum on April 14. Klein and Sharon Lennartson, chairwoman of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community (MMDTC), shared information about the MMDTC… -
Bringing Native Contributions to the Forefront of U.S. History
ResearchIt was one of the most important commodities ahead of the American Revolution: gunpowder. Brought to North America by white settlers, the earliest known chemical explosive also had a profound effect on Native communities across the continent. Dr. Jennifer Monroe McCutchen, an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, is… -
When Students Become the Teachers, Everyone Learns
Tommie ExpertsA traditional college professor is a “sage on the stage,” which is a wise scholar who imparts the necessary knowledge – usually via a “chalk and talk” lecture – for their students to transform into competent professionals and well-rounded human beings. At the University of St. Thomas, faculty lean toward being a “guide on the… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard Joins MPR to Discuss America's Loneliness Epidemic
In the NewsDr. Roxanne Prichard, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Angela Davis at MPR about loneliness and the various factors that can contribute to its different manifestations. From the interview: Host: What would you say about loneliness? You know, we think about what… -
Tommie High 5: Helping Students Feel Seen, Known and Valued
People & CultureAs director of retention and student success, Tonia Jones Peterson often works with students when academic challenges arise. Wanting to give recognition to students excelling in their classes, she created the Tommie High 5. A new part of the student alert process, the Tommie High 5 is a way for faculty to encourage students by… -
In Our Prayers: Professor James Ahler
In Our PrayersJames Gerhard Ahler, a longtime assistant professor of sociology at St. Thomas, died peacefully at 86 years of age on March 15, 2024. Ahler was born and raised in Burlington, Wisconsin. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was trained as a simultaneous German interpreter. Ahler earned his undergraduate and master’s… -
Irish Poet Gerald Dawe Receives 28th O’Shaughnessy Award
Arts & HumanitiesThe Center for Irish Studies and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas announced Gerald Dawe as the recipient of the 28th Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. The only prize of its type in the world, the O’Shaughnessy Award is granted to a poet resident in Ireland who makes significant contributions… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Different Ways Americans Evaluate Economic Conditions
In the NewsTyler Schipper, professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNN about the inflation in grocery prices and how Americans view the condition of the economy from different perspectives. From the story: “What is the quintessential American good that people are looking at… -
Introducing ‘The Crest’: St. Thomas Student Media Gets New Name, Identity
University NewsTommieMedia, the student-run media organization at the University of St. Thomas, will rebrand as “The Crest” in fall 2024. Inspired by an evolving campus and media landscape, the name is also an ode to the organization’s neighbor, the Mississippi River. The new identity is the culmination of more than two years of self-reflection, outreach and…