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In the News: Renee Buhr on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
In the NewsRenee Buhr, professor of international studies and political science at the University of St. Thomas, recently published an editorial in The Hill about the reality of intelligence gathering and how it relates to the unforeseen attack on Israel. From the story: Intelligence analysts – those responsible for making sense of the raw intelligence collected by…
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St. Thomas Students Conduct Summer Research on Diverse Topics
ResearchThrough St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), more than 50 university students had the opportunity this summer to work with faculty mentors on a variety of research projects. The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-two Young Scholars, 10 Ignite Research Scholars, one Sustainability Scholar, two Community-Based… -
In the News: Renee Buhr on Authoritarian Interests and the Relationship Between China and Russia
In the NewsRenee Buhr, professor of international studies and political science at the University of St. Thomas, recently published an editorial in The Hill about how Russia and China’s foreign policy objectives differ significantly, despite their aligned efforts to undermine the U.S. From the editorial: “A marriage of convenience meant to weaken the liberal international system is… -
Class of '17 in the Spotlight
University NewsIn the ranks of seniors graduating this weekend, we have students who earned the Chief’s Award from the City of St. Paul for helping a woman in distress in 2014, a student who served as an ambassador on a Minnesota trade mission to Mexico, and students who have done research on everything from political cynicism to drying breadfruit. Read a roundup of the stories the Newsroom has written about Class of 2017 students since they arrived on campus. -
Two Spring Graduates to Study Overseas as Fulbright Scholars
Social JusticeSchool of Law student Christina Espey-Sundt '17 will study refugee and immigration law in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Senior Mitchell Sullivan, a triple major in German, international studies and political science, heads to Germany in the Fulbright's English Teaching Assistantship program. -
Dr. Jack Shaheen, a Noted Author, Media Critic and Expert on Arab Stereotyping, to Speak Here April 22
Faith and MissionShaheen, recent winner of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, will discuss his book <i>Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People.</i> -
Puto, Gleason to Continue in Leadership Roles
University NewsDr. Christopher Puto will remain as dean of the Opus College of Business and Dr. Bruce Gleason as interim director of the International Education Center until their successors are chosen during the 2013-14 academic year. -
U of M Professor to Discuss the Global History of Mexican Food in Talk Here Oct. 11
Find out where burritos and taco shells really came from in this talk by Dr. Jeffrey Pilcher. The event is co-sponsored by seven UST departments.