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CAS Teach-in Tuesdays Focuses on ‘Disrupting Pandemics’

February 22, 2021

Academic News, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Events, Front Page, Justice and Peace Studies, Theology

Biology professor Jill Manske will kick off the spring 2021 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Teach-in Tuesdays series at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 23, with "Disrupting Pandemics: Infectious Disease, Inequity and Social Justice."

Todd Lawrence, associate professor of English and American culture and difference

Tommie Experts: Books on Black History You May Not Know (Yet)

Heidi Enninga '14

February 22, 2021

American Culture and Difference, College of Arts and Sciences, English, Front Page, News, Tommie Experts, Top News

This Black History Month, the Newsroom spoke with associate professor Todd Lawrence to get his book recommendations for the St. Thomas community.

Opus College of Business sign in Minneapolis.

Outside Consultant: Why Is it Important to Pursue Big Business Ideas?

Craig Herkert

February 22, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Craig Herkert, an executive fellow at the Opus College of Business, wrote about the importance of pursuing big business ideas in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Outside Consultant: What Are Market Trends to Consider Before Buying a Franchise in the Post-COVID-19 Future?

Mike Porter

February 15, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Mike Porter, EdD, a faculty member in the Marketing Department at Opus College of Business, shared market trends to consider before buying a franchise in the post-COVID-19 future in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education

Amy Carlson Gustafson

February 9, 2021

Academic News, Common Good, Education, Front Page, Morrison Family College of Health, News, Our Community, School of Education, School of Social Work, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Teacher Education, Top News

Educating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn. As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family C...

Outside Consultant: What Is the Difference Between a Mission Statement and a Corporate Purpose?

Casey J. Frid

February 8, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Tommie Experts

Casey Frid, assistant professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, the difference between a mission statement and a corporate purpose in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Outside Consultant: What Insights Do You Have to Succeed in the Technology Industry?

John F. McVea

February 1, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Tommie Experts

John F. McVea, associate professor in the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, provided insights into how to succeed in the technology industry in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Outside Consultant: How Do I Evaluate Participating in Entrepreneurship Competitions?

Laura Dunham

January 25, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Tommie Experts

Laura Dunham, associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, shared what entrepreneurs can learn from competitions in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

CAS Expert: Right-Wing Extremists Remain a Threat Under Biden Administration

Sheree Curry

January 20, 2021

Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, Social Sciences, Sociology and Criminal Justice, Tommie Experts, Top News

Right-wing extremists are not going to go away just because a new president and leadership has entered the White House, said Lisa Waldner, associate dean and sociology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Outside Consultant: What Advice Do You Have for E-commerce Brands Launching Today?

Kim Sovell

January 19, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Opus College of Business adjunct faculty member Kim Sovell shared insight into how brands can achieve online success in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

St. Thomas Prof. John Abraham on backdrop of NASA satellite image of Cyclone Yasa

Climate Scholar: Oceans Are Getting Hotter and That’s Not Cool

Sheree Curry

January 14, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Engineering, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Sustainability, Tommie Experts, Top News

You know climate change is real, said University of St. Thomas School of Engineering Professor John Abraham, when you see the intensity at which wildfires raged in Australia, across parts of the Amazon region, ...

Masking Issues

Amy Carlson Gustafson

January 12, 2021

2020 Winter, Academic News, COVID-19 Response, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, St. Thomas Lawyer, St. Thomas Responds, Tommie Experts

COVID-19 has resulted in a range of economic and social impacts, from rising unemployment rates to health disparity among racial and ethnic populations. Amid the fallout, the pandemic has also highlighted the divisiveness over face covering guidelines and mandates.

Outside Consultant: Are Marketing and Prospecting the Same Thing?

Michael Hoffman

January 11, 2021

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Tommie Experts

Michael Hoffman, participating adjunct instructor in the Opus College of Business, explains the difference between marketing and prospecting in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Outside Consultant: What Are Actionable Steps I Can Take to Improve DEI?

Nakeisha S. Lewis

January 6, 2021

Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Tommie Experts

Nakeisha S. Lewis, associate dean of undergraduate and accelerated master’s programs and DEI ambassador at Opus College of Business, addressed actionable steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Outside Consultant: How Would You Describe Digital Transformation and the Benefits to a Business?

Gino Giovannelli

December 22, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Tommie Experts

Opus College of Business Marketing Professor Gino Giovannelli describes digital transformation and its benefits in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Professor of psychology Chris Vye stands for a portrait in the skyway between Opus Hall and Terrence Murphy Hall on the Minneapolis campus on December 16, 2020. Vye was photographed for a Newsroom story regarding his work and research about how people living with OCD have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Tommie Experts: OCD and COVID-19

Amy Carlson Gustafson

December 18, 2020

Academic News, Faculty, Morrison Family College of Health, News, Our Community, Tommie Experts, Top News, Uncategorized

For more than two decades, Dr. Christopher Vye, associate professor and chair of the Graduate School of Professional Psychology in the Morrison Family College of Health, has treated people with anxiety disorder...

Understanding COVID-19: How Data Scientists Are Essential to Storytelling

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC and Jamie Tjornehoj '22

December 16, 2020

Academic News, Faculty, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Tommie Experts, Top News

The Newsroom connected with John Olson, Opus College of Business professor of operations and supply chain management, who explains how the pandemic illustrates why a career as a data scientist or a business analyst is the wave of the future.

Pete Reinhold, director of Academic Technology, demos virtual reality headsets in the STELAR learning space in the basement of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center in St. Paul on October 28, 2016.

Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Jobs

Manjeet Rege, PhD, and Dan Yarmoluk '17 MS in Data Science

November 19, 2020

Academic News, News, Our Community, School of Engineering, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Tommie Experts, Top News

In this Tommie Experts piece, Manjeet Rege and Dan Yarmoluk weigh in on AI’s impact on the future of work.

The glowing clock tower of Terrence Murphy Hall is seen against the Minneapolis skyline the night of October 5, 2015.

School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program

Michael Derus

November 17, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, Our Community, School of Education

The School of Education was recently awarded a $2.5 million multiyear grant to remove barriers for aspiring charter school teachers who reflect the communities they serve.

Dr. Deb Besser Named 2020 Engineering Unleashed Fellow

Michael Derus

October 8, 2020

Academic News, Faculty, News, Our Community, School of Engineering, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Top News

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.

Dr. Cara Anthony Named 2020 Professor of the Year

Michael Derus

September 29, 2020

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, Our Community, Theology

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

Lori Bodner

August 24, 2020

Academic News, Faculty, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Tommie Experts, Top News

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

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

July 27, 2020

Academic News, Faculty, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

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

Amy Carlson Gustafson

July 15, 2020

Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty, Front Page, News, Sociology and Criminal Justice, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Tommie Experts

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.

Yohuru Williams stands in front of John Roach Center on the St. Paul Campus of St. Thomas.

Dr. Yohuru Williams Racial Justice Initiative Q&A

The Newsroom

June 17, 2020

Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty, Front Page, History, News, Our Community, President's Office, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan

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.

Humans of St. Thomas: Hayley Dunning

Humans of St. Thomas: Pascale Kunda ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Kelly Saybe ’22

Humans of St. Thomas: Michael Sullivan ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Gaba Palazzo ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Josh Mounsey ’24

Humans of St. Thomas: Haley Sonneman

Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19

The Light and Heat of Dorothy Sayers’ Jesus

The Beauty That Saves

Lift Up Your Head: Christopher Dawson on Hope Amid Crisis

CAS Teach-in Tuesdays Focuses on ‘Disrupting Pandemics’

Tommie Experts: Books on Black History You May Not Know (Yet)

Outside Consultant: Why Is it Important to Pursue Big Business Ideas?

Outside Consultant: What Are Market Trends to Consider Before Buying a Franchise in the Post-COVID-19 Future?

St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education

Outside Consultant: What Is the Difference Between a Mission Statement and a Corporate Purpose?

Outside Consultant: What Insights Do You Have to Succeed in the Technology Industry?

Outside Consultant: How Do I Evaluate Participating in Entrepreneurship Competitions?

Outside Consultant: What Advice Do You Have for E-commerce Brands Launching Today?

Climate Scholar: Oceans Are Getting Hotter and That’s Not Cool

Outside Consultant: Are Marketing and Prospecting the Same Thing?

Outside Consultant: What Are Actionable Steps I Can Take to Improve DEI?

Outside Consultant: How Would You Describe Digital Transformation and the Benefits to a Business?

Tommie Experts: OCD and COVID-19

Understanding COVID-19: How Data Scientists Are Essential to Storytelling

Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Jobs

School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program

Dr. Deb Besser Named 2020 Engineering Unleashed Fellow

Dr. Cara Anthony Named 2020 Professor of the Year

Marketing Professor Gino Giovannelli Launches Digital Transformation Podcast

New Opus College of Business Associate Deans

Tommie Experts: College of Arts and Sciences’ Tanya Gladney on Police Reform

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