This is News in :90 for Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
News in :90 – February 3, 2016
‘All for the common good’ is the new St. Thomas slogan
Students, faculty and other St. Thomas community members gather in Woulfe Alumni Hall for the announcement of the new branding campaign Tuesday.
Clinton takes Iowa, beating back Sanders’ strong challenge
Hillary Clinton has narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa.
St. Thomas gets a new look and attitude
St. Thomas is getting a fresh look for the new year as the university undergoes a complete re-branding.
News in :90 – Feb. 2, 2016
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016.
Cruz tops Trump in Iowa; Clinton, Sanders too close to call
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz swept to victory in Iowa’s Republican caucuses Monday. Among Democrats, Bernie Sanders rode a wave of voter enthusiasm to a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton.
Iowa caucuses: Tight races for both parties
Iowa kicked off voting in the 2016 presidential race Monday night.
News in :90 – Feb. 1, 2016
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.
3 female chauffeurs win $130K each in discrimination case
A federal judge has awarded damages to three Minnesota women who sued after they were dismissed from their chauffeur jobs because a Saudi prince wanted only male drivers.
Campus Ministry Director the Rev. Erich Rutten to be relocated in the archdiocese
The Rev. Erich Rutten has been offered a new job with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
English professor Michael Jordan dies from cancer
St. Thomas English professor Michael Jordan died Sunday from cancer-related causes.
Number of international students on the rise
The Institute of International Education has reported a general increase of international students studying in the U.S. and Minnesota.
Study abroad gender gap causes concerns
Most study abroad trips from the U.S. include about twice as many women as men.
St. John’s Abbey releases monks’ files in abuse settlement
St. John’s Abbey has released personnel files of 18 monks it says were credibly accused of sexually abusing minors.
St. Thomas professor emeritus leaves behind legacy of ‘Shakespearean wit’
Longtime St. Thomas professor emeritus Michael Mikolajczak passed away peacefully last weekend.