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In the News: Chelda Smith on Online Private Tutoring
In the NewsSchool of Education Associate Professor Chelda Smith was featured in a Minnesota Public Radio story highlighting a local service that aims to give affordable tutoring to students, as COVID-19 heavily impacted student learning nationwide. From the story: Chelda Smith, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, says among the basic needs that should…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Biden Documents
In the NewsSchool of Law Professor Mark Osler was interviewed by Busan English Broadcasting (BeFM) on classified documents being discovered in President Joe Biden's private office. Osler discussed the documents' contents, the Attorney General's probe and possible consequences in the future. From the interview: "Part of the background is when he left office in 2017, Joe Biden… -
In the News: St. Thomas Prominently Featured in USA Today Special Edition for Black History Month
In the NewsEach year, USA Today publishes a special edition celebrating Black History Month. This year, with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on the cover, the University of St. Thomas provided expert commentary for multiple stories. Executive Vice President and Provost Eddy Rojas and College of Arts and Sciences Professor Paola Ehrmantraut provided insight into the development… -
Podcast: Deep Down Things with Guest Father Joseph Carola
In the NewsProfessor of Catholic Studies David Deavel talks with Father Joseph Carola about the Catholic tradition and the Church fathers. Q. In many ways, the Church today is facing a similar kind of – the ground is moving under us, there are lots of things that are collapsing. Do you think that we're in a similar… -
In the News: St. Thomas Partners With Saint Paul Public Schools to Create Collaborative Learning School at Maxfield Elementary
In the NewsAmy Smith, PhD, interim dean for the University of St. Thomas School of Education, spoke with 5 Eyewitness News during an event to announce a new collaborative learning partnership at Maxfield Elementary in St. Paul. From the story: Minnesota’s largest private university is partnering with the state’s second-largest school district for a new approach to… -
In the News: Professors John Spry and Kathryn Combs on Lotteries
In the NewsFinance professors John Spry and Kathryn Combs were featured in a Time magazine article amid the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Jan. 13. From the article: John Spry, a professor of finance at St. Thomas University, who studies the economics of state-run lotteries, has researched the evolution of lotteries like the Mega Millions, analyzing the… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Importance of Increasing Economic Opportunity Alongside Civil Rights
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and history professor from the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WESH 2 at Rollins College, following a celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. 's life and contributions. From the story: "Dr. King spoke to this in his final book, Where Do We Go… -
In the News: Dr. Buffy Smith on Serving the Next Generation of Students
In the NewsDean of Dougherty Family College, Dr. Buffy Smith, was highlighted in a piece on the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities website about how Catholic two-year colleges are increasing accessibility in higher education for students who do not have access to obtaining an associate degree. From the article: Dougherty Family College at the University of St.… -
Podcast: The Joyful Catholic Leaders Show with Guest Monsignor James Shea
In the NewsHost Phil Ervin talks with Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary, about the Church's place in contemporary society and how it can best operate today. Q. A buzzword that we hear these days is the 'apostolic age.' What is that?A. We're not in an age of change, we're actually in a change… -
Research and Opinion: Examining Biases as Educators
In the NewsDr. L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan (School of Education) and Adjunct Professor Martin Odima Jr. ’13 MA (Saint Paul Public Schools) have published an article in the December 2022 Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) Online Journal titled “Examining Biases as Educators.” From the article: Embedding culturally and linguistically sustaining practices in K-12 schools is dependent…