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Biology and Computer Science Team Up in 'Avian Soap Opera'
Arts & HumanitiesWith the use of six wall-mounted monitors, biology and neuroscience students kept a close watch on songbirds this summer. This "avian soap opera" is a research project taking place in the lab of Dr. Sarah Heimovics, associate professor of biology and neuroscience, aiming to understand how hormones and neurotransmitters work in the brain to regulate…
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Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely Awarded Fulbright Placement
Professional NotesDr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, executive director at the Center for the Common Good, was recently awarded placement on the Fulbright Specialist Program roster. The program is offered through the Department of State and allows overseas universities and organizations to develop collaborative projects identified as priorities. Before working with the Center for the Common Good, Ricke-Kiely was… -
Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights
Arts & HumanitiesFor more than 50 St. Thomas undergraduate students, this summer was spent conducting research on a wide range of topics through St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-two Young Scholars, 10 Ignite Research Scholars and one Community-Based Researcher participated this… -
Former Opus Dean Receives Academy of Management Award
Professional NotesDr. Stefanie Lenway, former dean of the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, was recently awarded the IM Division Amorepacific Outstanding Educator Award by the Academy of Management. The award recognizes excellence in teaching international management through significant contributions to the field and can only be awarded by outside nominations. The… -
St. Thomas Recognized Among Universities Worldwide for Service-Learning
Center for the Common GoodThe Center for the Common Good at the University of St. Thomas recently celebrated its fifth anniversary by receiving a prestigious award. St. Thomas was one of two Catholic higher education institutions in the U.S. and Canada to be honored with the Uniservitate Award in recognition of service-learning projects. “This award really showcases how we… -
Students Gain Real-world Skills Through Opus Tech Program
Business & LawThis summer, St. Thomas students were busy collaborating online with a museum in New Mexico, gaining transferable skills, new friendships, and accomplishments to be proud of. Six students, spanning different majors and backgrounds, participated in a three-week online sprint with the Business in a Digital World (BDW) initiative at the Opus College of Business. The… -
Jerry Organ Releases Latest Law Student Wellness Study Results
Professional NotesLaw professor Jerry Organ has released the latest results in an ongoing study of law student wellness, “'It is Okay to Not Be Okay': The 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-Being.” The paper is forthcoming in the University of Louisville Law Review. Organ co-authored the study with David Jaffe of American University - Washington College… -
In the News: Jerry Organ Co-Authors Law Student Mental Health Study
In the NewsIn an article on law student mental health, ABA Journal referenced a study co-authored by Jerry Organ, professor and co-director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, “It Is Okay to Not Be Okay: The 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-Being.” The study surveyed over 24,000 law students on their mental health… -
A More Colorful World: Playful Learning Lab Partners With Acclaimed Photographer
Diversity, Equity and InclusionWhen award-winning photographer Angelica Dass decided to write her first children’s book, she knew it needed to be much more than a book. It needed to teach important lessons. And above all, it needed to be playful. For years Dass has educated the world through her critically acclaimed Humanae project – a collection of portraits… -
Research and Opinion: Youth-Oriented World-class Sport
In the NewsDepartment of Ethics and Business Law Professor Emeritus John Wendt recently co-authored "Youth athletes’ quests for gold: does opportunity supersede undue risk?" for the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The British Journal of Sports Medicine is the leading international journal covering the latest advances in clinical practice and research and is the flagship of the…