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MA in Diversity Leadership Envisions New Era of Professionals
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Paola Ehrmantraut believes in the power of inclusive space. The director of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and the Endowed Chair in Humanities at the University of St. Thomas, Ehrmantraut is on a mission to produce space where everyone is welcome – whether that’s in the classroom, the break room or the boardroom. “When…
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Researching the International Popularity of K-pop
ResearchAs a person who “lives and breathes entertainment,” University of St. Thomas Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship Shinwon Noh’s latest research is a fusion of academia and pop culture. Noh, along with three co-authors, analyzed the international popularity of K-pop. That combination of pop, R&B and hip-hop music coming from South Korea, made popular by groups… -
Speakers at BESA Gala Dish Words of Wisdom
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe Black Empowerment Student Alliance at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota held its annual Black Excellence Gala on Sunday, May 7. The group, which promotes Black culture and Black presence on campus and in the community at large, introduced student, faculty and staff speakers. There was also a musical performance by a local… -
Unlocking Opportunity: 13 Dougherty Family College Students Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarships to St. Thomas
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeLayla Siferllah-Griffin knows that someday she wants to open her own business. Full of ideas and perseverance, she has the dream and drive, but finding a path to achieve that reality has not always been so clear. As she prepares to graduate with an associate degree from Dougherty Family College at the University of St.… -
Mark Narayan Named Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Opus College
Professional NotesFor almost two decades, Mark Narayan has been a noteworthy advocate and leader for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). He will become the assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business. Serving as an executive practitioner for DEIB efforts across business, nonprofits and education, Narayan… -
‘An Immediate Bond’: Tommies Give Back to Their Latino Community
People & CultureWhen Cesar Osvaldo Mendez Portillo ’23 walks into Risen Christ Catholic School, there’s absolutely no doubt that he’s beloved by its students. For days, young voices have been heard asking, “Where’s Cesar?” Now that he’s finally returned, their eyes light up and smiles fill the room. The University of St. Thomas senior began volunteering three… -
In the News: Sadaf Shier on the Muslim Holiday Eid al-Fitr
Diversity, Equity and InclusionSadaf Shier, Muslim faith chaplain at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with KARE 11 to explain why Minneapolis Public Schools waited until just a week ago to cancel classes for this Friday. Each year, Muslims from all around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of fasting during the month of Ramadan. It… -
Cultivating STEM With DFC Scholars
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeYou could almost see the light bulbs flashing. The day’s task for scholars at the brand-new Dougherty Family College STEM Club was to create an LED light, completely from scratch. That meant picking out their own blinking bulbs, prepping battery packs and melting metal joints together with a soldering iron at a temperature of more… -
With $1 Million in New Funding, Community Entrepreneurship Program to Double Reach
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe Community Entrepreneurship Program – an innovative University of St. Thomas initiative aimed at supporting business ventures by women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) entrepreneurs – is preparing to expand after attracting more than $1 million in new funding. Thanks to the efforts of Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith the university… -
Social Work Alumna Meghan Green ’22 Pays It Forward
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe trajectory of Meghan Green’s life changed on Oct. 5, 2015. A University of St. Thomas junior at the time, studying neuroscience, Green had a stroke caused by medication while lifting weights in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex. She was rushed to Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Green spent the next 100 days between the hospital…