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In the News: Jerome Benner on Listening to the Community
In the NewsJerome Benner, director of neighborhood relations at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with The Villager about the importance of listening to feedback from the community and inviting community members to participate in university life. From the story: As the new director of neighborhood relations at the University of St. Thomas, Jerome Benner is…
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In the News: Ernie Owens on Target’s Flexible Work Policy
In the NewsErnie Owens, management professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal about return-to-office mandates and Target’s decision to not force employees back in to its corporate offices. From the story: Major corporations across the U.S. are now requiring employees to return to their offices,… -
In the News: MayKao Hang on How Minnesota Became Home for Many Hmong People
In the NewsMayKao Hang, dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about how the Hmong community has grown in Minnesota, following military assistance provided to the United States during the Vietnam War. From the story: Minnesota has a rich history as a destination for immigrants, notably the German… -
In the News: Bernie Brady on the Golden Rule and a Legendary Minnesota Fish Tale
In the NewsBernie Brady, theology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about ethics, morals and a Minnesota teen who caught $2,000 cash while fishing the massive Lake of the Woods. From the story: A fish tale, according to the Britannica Dictionary, is… -
In the News: Amy Muse on the Unique Style of Playwright Annie Baker
In the NewsAmy Muse, English professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The New York Times for a story about the long, silent pauses in plays written by Annie Baker. From the story: Amy Muse, a professor of English at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.,… -
Helping New Students Thrive in Higher Education: Dougherty Family College Featured in Star Tribune
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of the Dougherty Family College (DFC) at the University of St. Thomas, was adamant in her meetings with Star Tribune higher education reporter Liz Navratil about the goal of the college’s Summer Enrichment Program: “They already know how to survive. We are helping to make sure they know how to thrive.” And… -
In the News: Bob Shoemake on the Selim Center and 50 Years of Lifelong Learning
In the NewsBob Shoemake, director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with The Villager about the opportunities for lifelong learning for older adults available at the university. From the story: The Selim Center is now celebrating 50 years of offering learning opportunities for adults age 40 and older.… -
In the News: Chelda Smith on Preparing for the New School Year
In the NewsChelda Smith, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with The Tablet about steps that parents can take to help students adjust to the major life transitions associated with starting a new school year. From the story: What students across the board in these new transitions are facing is fear… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Deception, Despite Increased Use of Body Cameras
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with USA Today about how the initial version of events in a police-involved incident are often contradictory to the evidence presented. From the story: Policing experts told USA Today it is not uncommon for an incorrect version of events to be… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington
In the NewsDuring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke about the topic to several news outlets around the country. He is also the author of a new book on the topic, More Than A Dream: The Radical March on…