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Zooming into Online Learning
University NewsSince March 12, more than 900 St. Thomas faculty members taught more than 2,000 courses to more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. This summer another 450 courses will be taught.
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Law Professor Thomas Berg and Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic Influential in Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
University NewsSt. Thomas Law Professor Thomas Berg's work on religious freedom was cited in the Supreme Court's decision on the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. -
Dr. Yohuru Williams Racial Justice Initiative Q&A
University NewsRead why Dr. Yohuru Williams decided to stay at St. Thomas and in the Minneapolis-St. Paul community as well as his aspirations for the new Racial Justice Initiative that he will lead. -
Dr. Yohuru Williams to Become the Founding Director of the New Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas
Diversity, Equity and InclusionToday, we announce a new effort aimed at driving meaningful change in our community: the formation of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. -
School of Law Student at the Heart of Minnesota's PPE Distribution
COVID-19 ResponseSt. Thomas School of Law student Trevor Brink has been working since April 9 as the executive officer of his National Guard company and in charge of managing the Minnesota Department of Health’s personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution warehouse. -
Tommie Experts: George Floyd, Racism and Protests
Diversity, Equity and InclusionMedia outlets near and far connected with St. Thomas community members for comments on a range of topics relating to the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests. -
School of Law Board of Governors' Jessie Nicholson Helps Provide Free Civil Legal Aid
For more than a century, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services has provided free civil legal aid to low-income families and individuals. CEO and School of Law Board of Governors member Jessie Nicholson is a huge part of it. -
Serving Those Who Served: School of Law Alumni Volunteer in Vetlaw Program
For University of St. Thomas School of Law alumni who volunteer with the Vetlaw program, clinics are an important way of serving those who served. -
Advocating for Juveniles: School of Law Students Help Clients Navigate the Justice System
The Criminal and Juvenile Defense Clinic, started just two years ago at the School of Law, has represented more than 50 clients in 10 counties. The clinic provides free legal representation to those who can’t afford it – to “fill gaps in Minnesota’s legal system,” according to its founder Assistant Professor Rachel Moran. The clinic… -
School of Law Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellows Help Bridge the Justice Gap
Hiring a lawyer is out of reach for more than 60 million Americans. Measured against any disease, environmental crisis or national emergency, the justice gap is an epidemic, according to Lisa Montpetit Brabbit, associate dean for external relations and programs at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. That’s why the School of Law is working hard to find ways to close the gap.