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CAS Hosts First Teach-in Tuesday on Race, Social Science
Diversity, Equity and InclusionHundreds of students, faculty and staff filled the OEC Auditorium on Tuesday for the first College of Arts and Sciences Teach-in Tuesday event. The hour-long discussion focused on the research of Mamie Phipps Clark and her husband, Kenneth Clark, and led to a dialogue with audience members.
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Five Observations: Teaching Race
Diversity, Equity and InclusionJohn Ireland Endowed Chair Stephen D. Brookfield and several colleagues discussed their new book, "Teaching Race," at a recent event at Anderson Student Center. -
Student Research: Tacit Knowledge in College Success, Gene Expression, Medicaid Crowd-out
University NewsWhile the student traffic across Summit Avenue is much lighter, things are far from quiet on the St. Thomas campus over the summer months. Dozens of Tommies - 44, to be exact - are spending their summer working full-time on research thanks to funding from St. Thomas grants, including Young Scholars, Community-based Research and Sustainability Scholars. -
Center for College Sleep Study Gaining National Impact
University NewsA study out of the St. Thomas Center for College Sleep is gaining national impact. -
Community Engagement Courses Bring Tommies' Learning Into the World
University NewsDr. Lauren Braswell’s psychology course – which also won the 2017 Campus Compact President’s Community Partner award – is one of several academic community engagement courses coordinated through the university’s Center for Common Good. -
Faculty Expertise - NBA Star Kevin Love Helps Bring Panic Attacks Into the Spotlight
University NewsChristopher Vye, Ph.D., L.P. is the Chair of the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at St. Thomas, discusses his research about panic attacks and panic disorder after former Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Love opened up recently about his experience with panic attacks while playing in the National Basketball Association. -
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. -
Solving the Sleep Epidemic
University NewsStudents who lack sleep are more likely to abuse drugs, experience depression and seriously consider suicide. St. Thomas' Center for College Sleep addresses these issues. -
Food Reclamation Among Student Changemaking Projects Accepted Into Clinton Global Initiative
University NewsFive St. Thomas student groups have been accepted into the Clinton Global Initiative University, including a pair of graduate students looking to cut food waste on campus. -
Tonia Bock Named Director of Accreditation and Assessment
University NewsDr. Tonia Bock, Professor of Psychology, has been named the Director for Accreditation and Assessment for the university.