The surge in immigrant minors, mostly from Central America, has overwhelmed the U.S. government.
Sights, smells of holding cells for immigrant kids
Storms rake SW Minnesota with hail, high winds
Weekend storms dumped as much as 4 inches of rain at Luverne and over 5 inches in some areas near International Falls on the state’s northern border.
Daniel Meyer named vice president for enrollment management
Daniel Meyer, vice president for admission and financial aid at DePauw, was named vice president for enrollment management at St. Thomas.
Prosecutor: Trucker in Morgan crash hadn’t slept
The truck driver accused of triggering the highway crash that injured Tracy Morgan and killed another comedian hadn’t slept for more than 24 hours before the accident.
Apple expands into health, home with new software
Apple unveiled new tools for tracking health and controlling household appliances that are part of updated operating systems.
Man charged with impeding marathon bombing probe
A friend of the brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon was accused Friday of obstructing the investigation into the deadly attack.
Study shows eating junk food has negative effects
Although junk food may seem like the fastest option for college students, a UCLA study shows that this lifestyle has negative effects.
EPA grants Green Power award to St. Thomas
This is St. Thomas’ third consecutive annual award for using the most green power of any college or university in the MIAC.
University works to end discrimination against transgender students
As part of the university’s Title IX compliance, St. Thomas will begin reporting hate crimes against transgender students
University introduces first Spanish-speaking theology class
The Rev. Hugo Montero taught the university’s first Spanish-speaking theology class spring semester.
Writing Center founder leaves 37-year legacy
The founder of St. Thomas’ Center for Writing, Joan Piorkowski, is ready for what lies ahead of her after the last week of class: retirement.
Health company enters purchase agreement for Gainey Center
St. Thomas has entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of the Daniel C. Gainey Conference Center in Owatonna, Minnesota with Meridian Behavioral Health LLC.
News in :90 — May 16, 2014
This is News in :90 for Friday, May 16, 2014.
In-Depth — Student Evaluations
Teaching evaluation committee member, Agapitos Papagapitos, joins reporter Simeon Lancaster to discuss the effectiveness of end-of-the-year student evaluations.
News in :90 — May 15, 2014
This is News in :90 for Thursday, May 15, 2014.