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First Friday: Intersection of Race and Sports Discussion With Minnesota Twins CEO
Racial Justice InitiativeDave St. Peter, president and CEO of the Minnesota Twins, and Yohuru Williams, PhD, director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, sat down at Target Field to discuss the historical and contemporary lessons being learned at the intersection of race and sports. The conversation was aired in the middle of…
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Angelica Franaschouk: First-Gen Student to Student Body President
Humans of St. ThomasOn a busy campus day, you’ll often find Angelica Franaschouk ’23 running from one side of campus to another. As student body president, she often bounds from event to event, juggling a full slate of details, large and small, from room reservations to talking points. No matter where you find Franaschouk, it’s clear she’s perfected… -
In the News: St. Thomas Commemorates Día de Los Muertos With a Traditional 'Altar' Set Up by HOLA! Student Club
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA! student club) celebrated Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the construction of a traditional Mexican altar to shed a light on this important tradition. Students from HOLA! spoke with KARE 11 to share their personal stories about what this celebration means… -
In the News: Artika Tyner on Closing the Achievement Gap
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Artika Tyner recently spoke with Fox 9 News about closing the achievement gap by promoting literacy and diversity in literature at the Planting People, Growing Justice Leadership Institute's sixth annual community celebration and book giveaway. From the story: According to the most recent Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, only about… -
Student Diversity Increase at St. Thomas Reflects Goal Commitment
University NewsBlack, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) students represent nearly one-third of all first-time, first-year Tommies enrolled at the University of St. Thomas for four-year and two-year degrees this fall, according to the university’s recently released 10-day enrollment numbers that reflect the most diverse freshman class in the history of the university. “This new standard… -
Leadership in Student Affairs Program Attracts Educators Who Care About Diversity
Diversity, Equity and InclusionResearch shows when students can learn from teachers and leaders who look like them, they are more likely to succeed inside and outside the classroom. In fact, educators of color are linked to positive academic achievement and behavioral outcomes for all students, not just students of color. Diversifying the teacher workforce is a large part… -
Faculty and Staff Offer LGBTQIA+ Book and Film Recommendations
Diversity, Equity and InclusionTo celebrate LGBT History Month, the Newsroom asked some members of the St. Thomas LGBTQIA+ and Allies Faculty and Staff Association for book and film recommendations to help provide the university community some diverse perspectives. Here are their thoughts. Boys and Oil by Taylor Brorby (2022) The book Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in… -
NY Times Reviews Yohuru Williams' New Jackie Robinson Book
Professional Notes“Impressively researched” are the words that The New York Times used to describe a book about Jackie Robinson that is co-written by Dr. Yohuru Williams, distinguished history professor and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas. The New York Times reviewed Williams' book Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black… -
Hispanic Heritage Month: Elevating Stories With Lorena Armstrong-Duarte
Humans of St. Thomas“I think of myself as a storyteller. I am here to help the university and the president tell their story.” That is how Lorena Armstrong-Duarte, communications and constituent relations manager for the Office of the President, defines her role at St. Thomas. Armstrong-Duarte assumed her role at the University of St. Thomas one year ago,… -
PHOTOS: Fiesta Latina on the Quad
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAs a way to celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of the diverse Latinx population on the University of St. Thomas campus during the recognized Hispanic Heritage Month, members of HOLA!, Diversity Activities Board, and Student Diversity & Inclusion Services held Fiesta Latina on the Quad Sept. 29. The event featured a flags giveaway, michoacana…