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Creative Thinking
Health & EducationBy being inventive, the School of Education tackles a critical teacher shortage in special education. Working in education gives Rania Paraskeva a sense of fulfillment. In her most recent position as a special education teacher at Island Lake Elementary, Paraskeva loves watching the children she works with learn new skills and discover their abilities. “I…
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St. Thomas Day Celebration Honors Outstanding Tommies
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas celebrated its annual St. Thomas Day on Wednesday, June 9, when the recipients of the Monsignor James Lavin Award, Professor of the Year Award, Humanitarian Award, Tommie Award and Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award were announced. -
Equity in Action: Deans Discuss Racial Justice
Diversity, Equity and InclusionFour St. Thomas deans gathered recently to discuss racial justice and the approaches they are taking to best integrate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the classroom, the pedagogy and the hiring practices of their divisions. -
At the Intersection of Race and Transportation
University NewsAs a Russian studies major and women, gender, and sexuality studies minor, senior Samantha Nordmark had never taken an engineering class. However, when she heard about an honors seminar focusing on the intersection of race and transportation, her curiosity was piqued and she signed up. -
School of Education Helps Increase Access to Teaching
St. Thomas 2025The School of Education at St. Thomas is making inroads to increase the number of people of color who choose to become teachers, and national organizations are recognizing its efforts. -
St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
University NewsEducating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn. As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family College of Health have teamed up to form the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE). The institute will help to develop, support, and advance the field of trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education. … -
St. Thomas Airs Prime Time Ads to Shine Spotlight on Academic Excellence
University NewsIn the hopes of enticing more prospects to choose St. Thomas, the university is rolling out four new student-centric TV commercials on Feb. 8 that use storytelling suspense, drama and intrigue that mirror teasers for some of the popular prime time TV shows in which they are slotted to appear. -
Trauma-Informed Training: Helping Educators Spot Trauma-Related Behaviors
University NewsChildren bring their whole selves into the classroom – their circumstances, their real-life experiences and their emotions. For some, that includes trauma triggered by traumatic events and situations experienced outside of school. -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown, who died Nov. 14. -
School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program
University NewsThe School of Education was recently awarded a $2.5 million multiyear grant to remove barriers for aspiring charter school teachers who reflect the communities they serve.