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Dr. Michael Rota Receives Grant to Study the Psychology of Faith
Professional NotesDr. Michael Rota, a professor in the Department of Philosophy, recently received a $799,760 grant from the John Templeton Foundation to support a three-year project on the psychology and theology of Christian faith. The grant will provide funds for Rota, project co-director Elizabeth Jackson (Toronto Metropolitan University), and six other philosophers and theologians to engage in a…
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Research and Opinion: Is Modern Philosophy at Odds With Tradition Moral Wisdom?
In the NewsProfessor Timothy Pawl of the Philosophy Department in the School of Arts and Sciences has recently had his research cited in "Iron Sharpens Iron: Ancient Moral Wisdom and Contemporary Psychology on the Virtue of Patience," written by Rebecca Randall and funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Pawl’s research contributes to Randall’s discussion of modern philosophy compared… -
Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2020
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been promoted to professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020. -
Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Center Award Competitive Grants
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development recently awarded two of their highest honors to four St. Thomas faculty members. Dr. Bruce Gleason and Dr. Mufaddal Baxamusa each received the University Scholars Grant, while Dr. Katharine Hill and Dr. Joshua Stuchlik each received the Distinguished Early Career Grant. -
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion and tenure following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December 2017. -
Competitive Grants Awarded By Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Center
University NewsDr. Elizabeth Kindall received the University Scholars Grant; and Dr. Gloria Frost and Dr. Mark McInroy each received the Distinguished Early Career Grant. -
Professional Notes for Oct. 4, 2017
This week's professional notes include Jean Bongila, Jay Ebben, Hans Gustafson, Mike Klein, Avinash Malshe, Manjeet Rege, and Christian D. Washburn; staff Damon Shoholm; and student Dan Yarmoluk -
Ten Faculty Members Receive Sustainability Grants
Sustainability & EnvironmentAwardees will integrate environmental sustainability into their courses by designing new assignments or units for a current course or by developing a new course. -
Professional Notes for March 10, 2017
University NewsThis week's notes feature faculty Catherine Deavel, David Deavel, Hans Gustafson, J. Thomas Ippoliti, Len Jennings, Mike Klein, Don LaMagdeleine, Suzanne Schons, Ivancica Schrunk, Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan and John Wendt; staff member Dana Peterson; and alumna/former staff member Deb DeMeester. -
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion and tenure following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December and February.