Dr. Deb Besser Named 2020 Engineering Unleashed Fellow
Dr. Deb Besser, chair of civil engineering and director of the Center for Engineering Education, was recently named a 2020 Engineering Unleashed Fellow – one of only 29 people across the nation.
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Dr. Cara Anthony Named 2020 Professor of the Year
Dr. Cara Anthony, associate professor of theology, was named the 2020 Professor of the Year at the recent academic convocation.
Marketing Professor Gino Giovannelli Launches Digital Transformation Podcast
Inspired by his numerous appearances on the "By All Means" podcast, Opus College of Business Marketing Professor Gino Giovannelli decided to start his own.
New Opus College of Business Associate Deans
This month Patricia Hedberg and Nakeisha Lewis started new roles in Opus College of Business. Hedberg was named associate dean of graduate business programs; Lewis is now associate dean of undergraduate and accelerated master's programs.
Tommie Experts: College of Arts and Sciences’ Tanya Gladney on Police Reform
Sociology and Criminal Justice Associate Professor and Department Chair Tanya Gladney discusses her new POST role, police reform and the death of George Floyd in this Q&A.
Dr. Yohuru Williams Racial Justice Initiative Q&A
Read 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
Today, 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.
Retiring Faculty Share Reflections on Years at St. Thomas
St. Thomas recently recognized 15 retiring faculty members, thanking them for more than 350 years of collective service to the university. Several retiring faculty shared their reflections on what it has meant to teach and work at St. Thomas.
Q&A with Morrison Family College of Health’s MayKao Hang
COVID-19 has put the health care system in the spotlight. Dr. MayKao Hang, vice president and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, has been following the pandemic closely as she brings her vision for the college to life.
Art History’s Victoria Young Named President of Society of Architectural Historians
College of Arts and Sciences Art History Professor and Department Chair Victoria Young has been named president of the Society of Architectural Historians.
Professor Mark Neuzil Receives John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar
Department of Emerging Media Professor Mark Neuzil has been named the recipient of the John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar for 2019.
Tommie Experts: Yohuru Williams on the Voting Rights Act of 1965
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Yohuru Williams discusses the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which authorized the federal government to oversee elections in Southern states, helping overcome legal barriers aimed at preventing African Americans from voting.
Tommie Experts: John Abraham’s New Research on Ocean Warming
A new analysis shows the world’s oceans were the warmest in 2019 than any other time in recorded human history, especially between the surface and a depth of 2,000 meters. The study was conducted by an international team of 14 scientists from 11 institutes across the world, including School of Engineering professor John Abraham.
Tommie Experts: Making Cents of the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline
St. Thomas sports economist Bradley Wilson discusses some of the financial implications behind the upcoming Major League Baseball trade deadline.
2019 Professor of the Year: Victoria Young
Professor of the Year recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The faculty selects the recipient, and this year’s Professor of the Year is Dr. Victoria Young, professor and chair of the St. Thomas art history program and architectural historian.
Opus College of Business and Twin Cities Business Magazine Launch New Podcast
A new weekly podcast spotlighting faculty experts from St. Thomas Opus College of Business and local entrepreneurs is debuting April 10.
Graduate Students Use Virtual Reality to Connect With Teens
Last fall, the School of Education’s Candace Chou and a group of graduate students brought virtual reality to teens at St. Paul’s Rondo Community Library.
English Faculty, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Collaborate to Explore ‘Home’
It’s not every day St. Thomas community members get to collaborate with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO).
Principled Leadership in Education
The Newsroom talked to three school leaders and St. Thomas alumni about principled leadership, education and their St. Thomas experience.
2019 Faculty Promotions and Tenures Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on tenure and promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in February 2019
Center for Engineering Education Offers Innovative Learning for K-12 Educators
Through St. Thomas' Center for Engineering Education, K-12 educators are learning about innovations in engineering education and how to bring those advances into their classrooms.
Professor Amel Receives John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar
Psychology professor Elise Amel has been named the recipient of the John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar for 2018.
Five Observations: Teaching Race
John Ireland Endowed Chair Stephen D. Brookfield and several colleagues discussed their new book, "Teaching Race," at a recent event at Anderson Student Center.
Those Who Put Their Lives on the Line Shouldn’t Wait in Line to See the Doctor
Health care MBA alumni help reduce wait times for veterans and improve other critical processes.
Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Center Award Competitive Grants
The 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.