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Research and Opinion: Obasesam Okoi
In the NewsObasesam Okoi of the Justice and Society Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences co-authored "The Failure of Governance in Nigeria" in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs. In January 2024, Okoi’s article was among the 10 most-read articles for the month. From the article: The failure of governance in Nigeria manifests in…
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Research and Opinion: Marguerite Spencer
In the NewsMarguerite Spencer of the Theology Department in the College of Arts and Sciences recently had her article, "The Lynching of George Floyd: Black Theology, Protest, and Racial Justice," published in Volume 47, Issue 3 of the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. From the article: I invite you to join me in transposing Cone’s Black theology into a… -
Research and Opinion: Bob Koerpel and John Martens
In the NewsBob Koerpel and John Martens of the Theology Department in the College of Arts and Sciences had publications in the Journal of Moral Theology June 2021 newsletter. Koerpel co-wrote the article "Beyond the Law-Conscience Binary in Catholic Moral Thought" with David Cloutier of The Catholic University of America. Martens contributed the article "'But from the… -
Tommie Experts: On Trials, Vigilantes and Citizen's Arrests
Business & LawDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, discussed recent court trials in a panel discussion he moderated between two of the university’s School of Law professors, Rachel Moran and Mark Osler, both former prosecutors. They examined what was at the root of the killings of George… -
Student Research Changes the Game for Tommie Athletics
AthleticsWhen Rico Blasi learned of a chance to get performance data about his hockey players – information to show if they were sick, stressed out or training at the wrong intensity – he jumped at the opportunity. After all, with an unprecedented move to Division I men’s hockey, the coach knew any competitive advantage would… -
Research and Opinion: Ted Ulrich
In the NewsTed Ulrich of the Theology Department in the College of Arts and Sciences recently published the following: "Justifying Warfare: Saint Augustine and Sri Aurobindo" in the Journal of Dharma Studies (2021) About the article: Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430) was one of the most influential Western Christian theologians. Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872–1950) was a political revolutionary and later… -
Eddy Rojas joins St. Thomas as next EVP and provost
St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceDr. Eddy Rojas rose above a strong pool of candidates for the search committee tasked with vetting replacements to fill the executive vice president and provost role. The position became available when Dr. Richard Plumb announced his departure spring semester. Rojas is a lifelong learner with a gentle smile and an impressive track record. He’s… -
School of Social Work Receives $1.9 Million Federal Grant
University NewsThe School of Social Work in the Morrison Family College of Health just received its largest federal grant ever: $1.9 million from the U.S. Health and Resources Administration (HRSA). -
Five Observations: 2021 State of the University Address
University NewsIn her annual State of the University address, President Julie Sullivan celebrated the work of a challenging year, and shared optimism for St. Thomas’ future.