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In Celebrating Emily Dickinson: Alone, We Shall Not Be
Tommie ExpertsOn the first day of my Emily Dickinson seminars, I always ask students what they’ve heard about the poet. The answers are often the same: she wore white dresses, her poems are all about death, and she never left her house. That last point usually leads to speculation about Dickinson’s mental health, followed by nods…
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The Timing Factor: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Restrictions
Tommie ExpertsWhile much of the world has moved on in the five years since COVID-19 led everyone into a lockdown, the virus continues to mutate, leading experts to warn the next pandemic is "when," not "if." Scientists like us analyze what we can learn from our past experiences to improve future responses. Our findings show that… -
Dr. Yohuru Williams Reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy for a New Generation
Racial Justice InitiativeThe founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas, Dr. Yohuru Williams, was the emcee for the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for the state of Minnesota. The “One Dream, One Minnesota” event was held at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul. Williams, a Distinguished University Chair… -
Empathy Is a Cornerstone of Emotional Intelligence and Team Success
Tommie ExpertsEmotional intelligence (EQ) is an essential attribute of effective leaders. Leaders with high EQ stand out from their peers and can successfully navigate diverse, fast-paced environments. When you face a new challenge, step into a new role, or transition to a new company, applying your EQ is as important as applying your business acumen. In this… -
Engineering Professor Outlines Artificial Intelligence to Detect Risk of Obesity
Professional NotesObesity disease is a significant health issue that has affected millions of people worldwide. A new study co-authored by Dr. Manjeet Rege, a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, explores the application of ensemble learning techniques in predicting obesity risk using lifestyle data. “By leveraging advanced algorithms in machine… -
Professor Research: Sea Surface and Deeper Ocean Temperatures Reach New Record High
St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceThe ocean is the hottest it has ever been recorded by humans, not only at the surface temperature but also for the upper 2,000 meters, according to a new study co-authored by John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The study, published in… -
St. Thomas Addresses Grief Literacy With New Interdisciplinary Initiative
Tommie ExpertsEverybody grieves. It is part of the human experience. Yet, it is often misunderstood. To address this emotional process, the University of St. Thomas has launched Good Grief, St. Thomas, a new interdisciplinary initiative on grief literacy. The partnership through the Family Studies program and the School of Social Work is part of a global… -
Tommie Experts: Long Poll Lines Deter Voters, Boost Fake News Spread
Tommie ExpertsFree and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy, but recent U.S. elections have faced two major challenges: the spread of political misinformation and long voting lines. As it turns out, there may be a connection between the two. According to new research, areas of the country with longer voting lines have the lowest level… -
Tommie Experts Video: Hurricane Havoc as Climate Change Intensifies
Tommie ExpertsHurricanes, powerful and destructive forces of nature, have long been a subject of study, particularly as their behavior and intensity seem to shift in response to climate change. Climate change expert Dr. John Abraham, a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, had a discussion with environmental justice expert Dr.… -
Staying Connected With Alumni in a Digital Age
ResearchFor those who remember the days before Y2K, finding someone’s contact information was a breeze. You simply flipped open the thin paper pages of the phone book, and there it was: their telephone number and address, right at your fingertips! But now, it’s 2024. Phone books have disappeared, snail mail is fading, and smartphones have…