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In the News: Sister Mary Micaela Hoffmann on the Journey to Her Vocation
In the NewsSister Mary Micaela Hoffmann, theology instructor at The Saint Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, recently shared her insights with The Catholic Spirit on discovering her vocation and discernment within the Church. From the story: “My story starts with my family who were Catholic, and my grandparents, my mom’s parents, with whom we…
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In the News: Julie Gerend on Investing and How the Stock Market Works
In the NewsJulie Gerend, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, was recently featured on the KARE 11 “Your Money” show to provide insight into how the stock market works. From the story: Host: So, at the beginning of the stock market, what exactly is the stock market? What are some of… -
In the News: Ali Ling Discusses New Research on PFAS Forever Chemicals
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined Minnesota Public Radio to discuss her latest research, which focuses on the costs of removing harmful PFAS chemicals from the environment. From the story: Starting this year, PFAS are banned from food and beverage packaging such as take-out containers… -
Diversity Leadership Director Wins Women Transforming Business Award
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Paola Ehrmantraut has won a CBIZ Women Transforming Business Award for her work as founding director of the Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership (MADL) program at St. Thomas. Her award was earned in the Community Impact category and she was nominated by Sharon Stein ’13, a member of the College of Arts and… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center’s Monahan Art Gallery Featured in MPLSART
In the NewsThe John P. Monahan Gallery – located on the first floor of the recently opened Schoenecker Center – has opened its inaugural exhibit featuring the work of a range of unique artists from Minnesota and beyond. MPLSART recently spoke with Victoria Young, art history professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on the Minneapolis Police Civilian Review Process
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the police civilian review process and the recent issues caused by the departure of top officials in Minneapolis. From the story: Two weeks after the police civilian review process in Minneapolis plunged into chaos with the… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropy in Minnesota
In the NewsChristopher Wong Michaelson, ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about MacKenzie Scott’s unique style of giving. From the story: Before giving to an organization, Scott’s team does “quiet research to identify (nonprofits) working to advance the opportunities of people in underserved communities,” according… -
In the News: Johnny Tauer on Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
In the NewsJohnny Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, was quoted in a story from Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine about summer activities for Twin Cities kids, which featured coach Tauer’s annual basketball camp. From the story: University of St. Thomas head men’s basketball coach John Tauer started Johnny Tauer’s Championship Basketball Camp as a… -
In the News: Don Weinkauf on the Interdisciplinary Nature of the Schoenecker Center
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas recently unveiled the Schoenecker Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate a wide range of classes, including those in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Beyond its educational offerings, the center also serves as a cornerstone in the university’s commitment to sustainability, with ambitious goals set to further advance… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams Discusses Food, TV and Culture
Racial Justice InitiativeWhen the Emmys online magazine interviewed Dr. Yohuru Williams, the founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, it referenced how the historian is a “go-to expert on the History Channel series ‘The Food That Built America.’” The fifth season of the docuseries, which premiered Feb. 25, explores…