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Justice and Society Studies Faculty Member Presents at ISA Conference
Professional NotesDepartment of Justice and Society faculty member Dr. Obasesam Okoi recently presented two research papers at the 2023 conference of the International Studies Association (ISA), held in Montreal, Canada, from March 14-18, 2023. In his first presentation, Okoi exclusively examined the complex dynamics of collective protests against police brutality in Nigeria, providing a nuanced analysis…
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St. Thomas Art History Adjunct Professor Wins ACLS Fellowship
Arts & HumanitiesDr. Stephanie M. Strauss, adjunct professor in the Department of Art History, has been awarded a 2023 ACLS Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The ACLS Fellowship Program supports exceptional scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences that has the potential to make significant contributions within and beyond awardee fields. For… -
St. Thomas Faculty Share Their Research Lightning Fast
ResearchTen St. Thomas faculty members from across the university took over Scooter’s in Anderson Student Center to share five-minute, high-level presentations of their most recent research projects for the inaugural Faculty Lightning Talks. “This (Faculty Lightning Talks) event is very helpful for us to gain an understanding of the actual research work that is performed… -
Digging for Answers: Microbiology Research Tackles Antibiotic Resistance
ResearchAt the start of Dr. Joanna Klein’s Microbiology and Health course this February, St. Thomas students were assigned the ultimate biology treasure hunt. Instead of rubies or gold bars, their search was for something much more valuable: dirt. Topsoil is far from flashy, and yet, with just the right amount of luck, it could yield… -
Innovation Scholars Take Medical Device to Next Level
Business & LawWhen Jack Cunningham was looking at his MBA program acceptance letters in 2021, the University of St. Thomas alumnus wondered which school would give him the best runway for success. St. Thomas stood out amongst the rest, but not just because it was his alma mater. “I knew at St. Thomas I would be able… -
ThreeSixty Journalism Awards Soledad O'Brien and Ruben Rosario
Arts & HumanitiesAt the 2023 ThreeSixty Journalism Homecoming celebration and annual fundraising gala, two esteemed journalists were honored: Soledad O’Brien and Ruben Rosario. O’Brien, an award-winning documentarian and philanthropist who has anchored shows on CNN, MSNBC and NBC, was awarded with ThreeSixty Journalism’s inaugural Opening Doors Honor, which spotlights an influential leader who promotes opportunities and successes… -
Tales from the Archives: Irish Cultural Connections
People & CultureAs St. Patrick’s Day approaches, it is time to celebrate all things Irish. But instead of a parade and green beer, take a look back at some of the intellectual and cultural connections St. Thomas has made with the Emerald Isle over its history. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the university welcomed… -
Eric Olson: From Mineman to Veterans Association VP
Humans of St. ThomasEric Olson ’22 is a recent University of St. Thomas criminal justice graduate who served in the Navy for almost nine years. During his education at St. Thomas, he was vice president of the Veterans Association and credits the community for helping him get to where he is today. The Newsroom talked with Eric about… -
Research and Opinion: Dr. Audra Nuru Authors New Study on 'Relationship Limbo'
In the NewsDr. Audra Nuru, Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences, associate professor of communication/family studies and director of family studies, has published a new study that explores difficult conversations as sites for identity negotiation during times of relational change and challenge. The study was published in Human Communication Research, the journal of the International Communication Association.… -
Irish Poet Jessica Traynor Receives 27th O’Shaughnessy Award
University NewsThe Center for Irish Studies and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas announced Jessica Traynor as the recipient of the 27th Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. The only prize of its type in the world, the O’Shaughnessy Award is granted to a poet resident in Ireland who makes significant contributions…