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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.…
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In the News: Dr. Roxanne Prichard on Sleep and Attention Loss
In the NewsNeuroscience and Psychology Professor Roxanne Prichard was interviewed with NPR’s “1A” podcast alongside Johann Hari on reduced attention spans and techniques on how to improve sleep hygiene. From the podcast: “We need to think abut how we can make our evenings calm and to give ourselves an offramp into going to sleep ... and teaching… -
In the News: Mark Neuzil on Defunct Newspapers and AI-Driven Content
In the NewsMark Neužil, emerging media professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently weighed in on the topic of “zombie” newspapers that are living on (in strange ways) through artificial intelligence. From the story: According to a June 2022 report by The New York Times, at least 2,500 American newspapers have shut… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on the New Diversity Leadership Master’s Program at the University of St. Thomas
In the NewsDr. Eddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Jordana Green from WCCO Radio about the importance of diversity leadership and the all-new master’s program that St. Thomas is offering. From the story: “We bring in quite a bit of innovation in this program and we are… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on the Declining Performance of Sleep-Deprived Students
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, a professor of psychology at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with The Washington Post about the negative repercussions that sleep deprivation has on college students. From the story: “Fundamentally, it comes down to: If we’re not sleeping well, all systems are not a go,” Prichard said. “Our body is not prepared… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Day of Learning and Professional Development for NYC Educators
Racial Justice InitiativeDr. Yohuru Williams, professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, worked with New American History and the Social Studies team from the New York City Department of Education in a daylong event of professional development. From the story: “Last Monday, over 30 New York City educators… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the History of Racial Inequality in Minnesota
Racial Justice InitiativeYohuru Williams, professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with FOX 9 about the history of racial inequality in Minnesota. From the story: “The ‘Good Life in Minnesota’ didn’t extend to all segments of this population, certainly not to African Americans, certainly not… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on New Diversity Leadership Master’s Program
In the NewsEddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost for the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with USA Today about the new diversity leadership master’s program that the university is offering starting fall 2023. From the story: The University of St. Thomas, which has campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the process of… -
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…