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In Perilous Times, a St. Thomas Leader Stood with Dr. King
Former St. Thomas President Father James Shannon is an interesting connection between Martin Luther King Jr. and St. Thomas.
Phyu-Sin Than: Working Locally, Thinking Globally
Last summer when George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, just a few miles from the St. Thomas School of Law, 2L Phyu-Sin Than says she felt compelled to act.
Pause, Reflect and Act
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, President Julie Sullivan addresses the St. Thomas community with a prayer to unite and recommit to actions that dismantle inequities and build belonging. (Jan. 15, 2021)
Drawing Inspiration from Dr. King’s Vision for Peace and Justice
From the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dear St. Thomas community,
As the university honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, we do so amid some of the most troubled times in our nation’s ...
Campus Ministry to Host Prayer for Civic and Faith Communities
With the week of Jan. 18 encompassing the observances of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, along with the Presidential Inauguration, Campus Ministry invites faculty, staff, an...
7 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day
As Americans continue to confront issues of systemic racism in the United States, the holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday can be a good time to pause, reflect and act.
Actualizing Diversity and Inclusion
Many among the Twin Cities legal community reacted with swift and certain condemnation of Minneapolis police following George Floyd’s death, and then began reckoning with anti-Black racism and systemic injustices, particularly within the legal system.
Masking Issues
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.
Restorative Justice Grows at St. Thomas
Restorative justice, an alternative approach to dealing with harm, is taking hold at the School of Law in the form of a new class.
Humans of St. Thomas: Josh Mounsey ’24
A native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and a proud Catholic, Josh Mounsey was drawn to the University of St. Thomas after reading its mission statement.
Donor Funds New Archbishop Ireland Fellowship to Expand Work of Community Justice Project
School of Law alumna Tori Kee ’20 J.D. has been hired as the clinical law fellow for the St. Thomas Community Justice Project (CJP), the newest donor-funded St. Thomas Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellowship.
School of Law Symposium Addresses Racial Injustice, Protests and Reform
In late October, the University of St. Thomas Law Journal held Protests and Reform, a day-long symposium examining how lawmakers and the legal profession have responded to demands for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Formation of the Committee to Establish Principles on Renaming
President Julie Sullivan shared more details about the Committee to Establish Principles on Renaming.
Panel Discusses Bishop Mathias Loras and Loras Hall
In the next step of a deliberative process related to concerning information recently received about Bishop Mathias Loras, the namesake of Loras Hall, a panel answered questions and shared best practices on truth and reconciliation.
Our Unwavering Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As we approach the fall semester’s midway mark, these stressful times become increasingly more difficult amid the COVID-19 pandemic, polarizing politics and racial trauma in our BIPOC communities.
Bishop Mathias Loras and Loras Hall
President Julie Sullivan made the St. Thomas community aware of concerning information recently received about Bishop Mathias Loras, the namesake of Loras Hall.
Continuing the Hard Work Ahead
As we begin the fall semester, we continue to heal from the string of racially charged violent incidents in communities across the country, including in our own cities.
St. Thomas Issues Statements on Rescinding of ICE Guidelines
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s news that the U.S. government has agreed to rescind Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rules, which would have barred international students from remaining in the U.S. if their colleges and universities were forced to move classes completely online due to COVID-19.
Support for Our International Students
St. Thomas stands in solidarity with our international students, who are an integral part of our St. Thomas community.
St. Thomas Documents George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art from Across the Globe
The Urban Art Mapping Research Project operates a George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art database, which documents examples of street art from around the world that have emerged since Floyd’s killing as part of an ongoing movement demanding social justice and equality.
Juneteenth Reflections and Meaningful Dialogues
Please take the time to reflect upon the milestone marker of Juneteenth and our history as a country and institution.
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.
Tommie Experts: George Floyd, Racism and Protests
Media outlets near and far connected with St. Thomas community members for comments on a range of topics relating to the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests.