President Julie Sullivan said she was “shocked and saddened” by the news that a priest faculty member was named in a sexual abuse lawsuit.
St. Thomas priest on leave, lawsuit filed
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says a popular professor at the University of St. Thomas has taken a voluntary leave of absence.
News in :90 — Oct. 14, 2013
This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 14, 2013.
USG helps reassess theology, philosophy requirements
President Jenna Johnson confirmed Sunday that steps have been taken to re-evaluate the number of those courses the university requires.
Speaker details looted antiquities project
Author and reporter Jason Felch detailed an investigative project that looks into looted antiques in museums throughout the world.
UST Allies celebrate National Coming Out Day
Students from the St. Thomas Allies club gave away T-shirts outside the Anderson Student Center Thursday in celebration of National Coming Out Day.
News in :90 — Oct. 11, 2013
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New auxiliary bishop named for St. Paul-Minneapolis
Pope Francis has appointed Andrew Cozzens, an assistant professor at the St. Paul Seminary, to the post.
Biology department uses QR codes to label trees
Passersby that take interest, can use the QR barcode to access online information about the plant or tree.
News in :90 — Oct. 10, 2013
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Plante named interim executive director of development
After Steve Hoeppner’s resignation, St. Thomas named alumnus and 26-year institutional advancement staff member Joe Plante to the position.
Twin Cities mayors proclaim ‘Love Your Melon Day’
After spending a year distributing 2,100 hats to child cancer patients, co-founders juniors Zach Quinn and Brian Keller are celebrating.
Task force for church has lawyers, ex-cop
Brian Short, a former legal mediator and U.S. magistrate, is among six members of a lay-person task force that will review how church officials dealt with accusations of priest misconduct.
Business continues to dominate bachelor degrees
Designer Danielle Duet compiled a list of the top degrees for the past two graduating classes.
News in :90 — Oct. 9, 2013
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