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Truth Telling and Indian Boarding Schools
St. Thomas 2025 - Foster Belonging and Dismantle RacismThe remains of 215 First Nation children were found just months ago in unmarked graves at the Catholic-run Indian Residential School in British Columbia. The discovery is evidence of the trauma and suffering perpetrated there, said Jacob Jurss, PhD, St. Thomas adjunct history professor and a Native American history scholar. Jurss spoke as part of…
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BIPOC Gathering Circles Promote Healing, Community for Tommies
Anti-racism EffortsOn Wednesday afternoons, the call and response “ashe” meaning “be with us” echoes over Zoom, as participants take turns pouring libations. This African ceremonial tradition is the weekly opening ritual for St. Thomas’ BIPOC Gathering Circle and invites connection both with ancestors and between the students of color who have gathered to share cultural and… -
LGBT History Month: Faculty and Staff Offer LGBTQIA+ Film Recommendations
Diversity, Equity and InclusionIn recognition of LGBT History Month, the Newsroom asked some St. Thomas LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff members for film recommendations to help provide the university community some diverse perspectives. Here are their thoughts on some instructive and entertaining films. 'But I'm a Cheerleader' (1999) "But I'm a Cheerleader" is a biting, satirical, campy takedown of… -
Opus MBA Latinx Alumna Making an Impact
AlumniAcross U.S. schools, students of Hispanic background make up less than 10% of MBA enrollment, with roughly 5% of Latinas getting an MBA. A recent graduate of the Part-time MBA program at Opus College of Business, Ana Maya '12, '21 MBA is proud to join the growing ranks of Latinx MBA recipients. Walk us through… -
Class of 2025: St. Thomas Makes Strides Toward Diversity Goals
University NewsThe Class of 2025 is officially St. Thomas’ most diverse class ever. This incoming, first-year class of students is more racially, globally and economically diverse than that of any previous year, according to the final count from the fall semester. Additionally, the final numbers show year-over-year increases in the number of first-generation college students, and… -
Sending a Clear Message: 'You Belong'
Diversity, Equity and InclusionFor thousands of Tommies, St. Thomas isn’t just a university, it’s home. The university is working in new ways to ensure that home feels welcoming, supportive and inclusive for all, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. As LGBT History Month begins, the St. Thomas community is highlighting ongoing inclusion efforts to support the LGBTQIA+ community… -
Students Lead Rally Against Racism
Anti-racism EffortsA student-led solidarity gathering drew St. Thomas community members to the heart of campus today to take a stand against racism and hate. Approximately 200 students, faculty and staff members joined the peaceful rally at the John P. Monahan Plaza outside Anderson Student Center (ASC). The event was planned by St. Thomas’ multicultural student organizations after posters and stickers referencing a… -
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Funds St. Thomas’ Inaugural Student Interfaith Fellowships
St. Thomas 2025 - Foster Belonging and Dismantle RacismDiverse faith perspectives inform the way people live, work and play together. This reality inspired St. Thomas’ inaugural Interfaith Fellows Program, which was recently awarded a prestigious national grant through the Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy Program of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. Launching in fall 2021, the program is designed to educate and prepare… -
Five Observations: Landing the First Job After College
Diversity, Equity and InclusionTop of mind for most college seniors is how to land the first job after college. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month events, St. Thomas’ Student Diversity and Inclusion Services as well as the Career Development Center brought in Vicky Hidalgo of U.S. Bank, senior manager of campus recruiting, to share some insights on starting… -
St. Thomas Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Diversity, Equity and InclusionHispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 15, and St. Thomas organizations have scheduled many events to celebrate Latinx culture ranging from expert speakers on career opportunities to a community lunch with an alumna veteran. “It is important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight the contributions of our Latinos and Latinas on campus and in…