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Kenzie O’Keefe Named Director of ThreeSixty Journalism
Professional NotesThreeSixty Journalism, a nonprofit program of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, announced Kenzie O’Keefe as its new director. O’Keefe spent nearly eight years in various positions at Pillsbury United Communities, including as editor and publisher of its North News community newspaper. Most recently she served as head of mobilization…
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Dr. Manjeet Rege Delivers Keynote Speech on AI at Minnesota IT Symposium
Professional NotesDr. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, and a leading AI expert, delivered the opening keynote speech on Sept. 7 at the Minnesota IT Symposium, providing insights into the rapid advances and potential impacts of artificial intelligence technology. In his address,… -
Professor David Grenardo Wins Prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize
Law Professional NotesSt. Thomas Law Professor David Grenardo has been recognized nationally as a thought leader by the American Inns of Court. He is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize for his essay, “Debunking the Major Myths Surrounding Mandatory Civility for Lawyers Plus Five Mandatory Civility Rules That Will Work.” The award recognizes… -
St. Thomas Law Faculty Appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court
People & CultureKarl Procaccini, a full-time visiting assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, has been appointed as the newest associate justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court. He will take the seat of Justice Natalie Hudson, who is being elevated to chief justice of the court. Procaccini has been a St. Thomas adjunct… -
Luann Dummer Center for Women Names New Director
Professional NotesThe Luann Dummer Center for Women (LDCW) at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has appointed Dr. Shaherzad Ahmadi to serve as director of the center for the 2023-24 academic year. Ahmadi is an associate professor of history at St. Thomas; her research and teaching focus is on the Islamic world, particularly the Middle… -
Dougherty Family College Appoints Interim Associate Dean of Academics
Professional NotesSarah McCann, a clinical faculty member at Dougherty Family College, has been appointed as the interim associate dean of academics of the two-year college at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. McCann has served as theology faculty at DFC since the college’s inception in 2017. Prior to joining DFC, McCann was dean of student… -
St. Thomas Appoints Chief Communications Officer
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas has promoted a former public relations agency veteran and ex-journalist to be its top communicator. Andres (Andy) Ybarra was named the university’s chief communications officer after serving four years as its associate vice president of PR & Communications. “Andy is a proven leader and is respected for his solid judgment… -
St. Thomas Hosts Cultural Day for Annual Tekakwitha Conference
Professional NotesFather Chris Collins, SJ, vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas, celebrated at the 84th annual Tekakwitha Conference that was held July 19-22, 2023. The conference, which saw nearly 500 attendees, is a gathering of primarily Native Catholics from around the U.S. and Canada and is hosted at a different location each… -
Law Professor’s New Book Examines Religious Liberty and Polarization
In the NewsIn his new book, Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age (Eerdmans), law school professor Thomas Berg discusses religious freedom in America during a time of political and social polarization, when the right to practice and express one's faith faces threats from both progressives and conservatives. Berg writes that religious liberty can be part of the… -
Dr. Lisa Waldner Pens Book Chapter on LGBTQ Partner Violence
Professional NotesDr. Lisa Waldner, professor of sociology and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Achievement, has authored a chapter "Gay and Lesbian Families and Violence" published in Violence in Families: Integrating Research into Practice by Springer. The chapter discusses barriers to research on same-sex intimate partner violence and reviews research findings on prevalence and correlates. The…