Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday extended Minnesota’s stay-at-home order until May 4, Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid, and TommieMedia won awards in two regional journalism contests. Production Editor Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90 From a Distance.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up.
University President Julie Sullivan spoke to the general council, the university’s COVID-19 response was discussed and an update on the university’s emergency fund for students was given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on April 2. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
Julian Woodhouse, a 2012 St. Thomas graduate, is changing the New York fashion game with his brand: WOOD HOUSE Army. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas sophomore JayZee Brown started a petition asking the university to consider a partial refund of tuition and fees after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
The chemistry stockroom at the University of St. Thomas serves one main purpose– to keep up with all the students and labs. Videographers Rae Beaner and Owen Landrud have the story.
Manufacturing giant 3M pushed back Friday against criticism from President Donald Trump over production of face masks that are badly needed by American health care workers.
St. Thomas sophomore Erin Rudd began her spring semester by turning a hobby into a jewelry-making business, Rings by Rin. Reporter Emilie Cleveland has the story.
All 2020 summer courses will be moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Provost Richard Plumb announced in an email Thursday. A formal plan has not been made for summer research projects yet. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
COVID-19 and the university’s response to the worldwide pandemic was the main topic of the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting, held remotely on a Zoom video call Thursday, March 19. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
St. Thomas will not hold its commencement ceremonies on the originally scheduled May dates because of the COVID-19 pandemic, University President Julie Sullivan wrote in an email Wednesday.
The St. Thomas Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership program allows professionals to earn a Master of Arts degree in Police Leadership, Administration and Education while working full time as Public Safety officers. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
Four separate crimes occurred in the St. Thomas neighborhood over the last three weeks, Public Safety wrote in two emails on Monday, March 30. Director Emily Haugen has the story.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday ordered Minnesota residents in nonessential jobs to stay at home for two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the coronavirus from overwhelming the state’s health care system.
St. Thomas student workers will be paid biweekly based on average spring semester hours and students are expected to move off campus by Wednesday, March 25, university President Julie Sullivan announced in a COVID-19 update email Monday.
