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In Our Prayers: Susan S. Morrison
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Susan Schmid Morrison, a longtime University of St. Thomas benefactor, passed away on March 31 surrounded by family. She was 86. Sue Morrison cared deeply about the success of St. Thomas and its students. She and her husband, John, who has served on the university's Board of Trustees since 1996, devoted more than 30 years…
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St. Thomas Receives Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Designation
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University of St. Thomas was officially recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization. Faculty, staff, students and community partners gathered April 8 at the Iversen Center for Faith to mark a new chapter in its support for military connected students and their families. The proclamation ceremony highlighted the university's growing commitment to serving veterans,…
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A Nurse Educator on Resilience, Patient Care and the Future of Health
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Dr. Vane Gichana, a Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing faculty member at the University of St. Thomas, encourages her students to build small, intentional habits like journaling. She regularly writes in a gratitude journal herself. It's a form of self-care that reflects her broader belief in holistic care and well-being. That perspective shapes how…
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Mandy Pearson Named Women's Basketball Coach
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Mandy Pearson becomes Tommie Women's Basketball's fifth head coach in program history. "Throughout the process, Mandy not only demonstrated she was the best coach for this job, but the best person as well. Mandy is a proven winner," said Dr. Phil Esten, vice president and director of Athletics.
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April 10-12: See Tommie Softball in Action vs. Omaha
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Summit League's softball top guns St. Thomas (5-1) will square off against Omaha (6-0) for three home games. The Tommies post a 24-10 overall record and trail Omaha by one game in the Summit League standings. The Tommies play at 3 p.m., Friday, April 10, 1 p.m., Saturday, April 11 and 12 p.m., Sunday, April 12. Admission is complimentary. |
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April 14: Catch a Minnesota Showdown on the Diamond
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Tommie baseball takes the field against the University of Minnesota's Golden Gophers. The interstate rivals will showdown at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at Koch Diamond. Admission is complimentary. |
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April 29: Mark Your Calendars for Tommie Track and Field Meet
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Both men and women's track and field will compete at O'Shaughnessy Stadium for the Joe Sweeney Invitational Wednesday, April 29, in St. Paul. Admission is complimentary.
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Marc Lore and Vik Uppal on Risk, Reinvention and Rebuilding
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When he was 4 years old, Marc Lore didn't say he wanted to be a CEO. He said he wanted to be a farmer. That was because "they grow stuff from nothing." It was a child's answer, but also, in hindsight, a blueprint for the person who would become the serial entrepreneur who founded the…
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CBS News' Major Garrett Speaks on Ethics in Journalism
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For the next Finding Forward, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett will sit down with President Rob Vischer to discuss how media organizations can serve the public interest amid deepening political polarization. They will chat about various themes in journalism such as ethics-related challenges in the digital age. The in-person event will take place from 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, inside James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall in ASC, followed by a reception with refreshments. There is also a virtual option.
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April 14: Alum at Microsoft: Success as Product Manager
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ColorStack at University of St. Thomas invites students to engage in a conversation with Tommie alumna Naadia Sayed '11. Sayed plans to share her experience as a principal product manager at Microsoft from 12-1 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at OSS 127. Free food will be provided.
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April 14: Experience Artistry Care for Earth and Water
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Musical collaborators Nirmala Rajasekar and David Jordan Harris are coming to perform from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at Schoenecker Center Performance Hall. The two are known for their central motifs, caring for the earth and the sanctity of water, in their artistry of music, poetry and folktales. The Jay Phillips Center organized this special event.
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April 16: Register for the Whole Person Health Summit
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Free for faculty, staff and students to attend, join the Morrison Family College of Health as it hosts the fourth annual Whole Person Health Summit on April 16. Dr. Michael Osterholm will deliver the keynote and other speakers will examine the concept of resilience and system change through multiple lenses.
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April 16: Explore Holocaust History in the Age of AI
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As the generation of firsthand witnesses passes, new technologies, including AI-powered interactive testimony, are transforming how we preserve, access, and engage with survivor stories. In this lecture, Dr. Todd Presner, a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, will trace the history of preserving survivor testimony from earlier technologies to today's AI-driven platform. Event will be from Noon-1 p.m. April 16 in Owens Science Hall, 3M Auditorium (room 150).
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April 16: Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills
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The Center for Student Achievement is hosting an event where students can turn challenges into creative solutions. Attendees will receive a free boba tea and will be offered snacks at this interactive workshop from 12-12:45 p.m., Thursday, April 16, at Murray-Herrick Campus Center 101.
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April 17: Join Friends Who Celebrate Holi
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Desi Club welcomes students to celebrate the spirit of colors, culture, and community at HOLI, a Hindu festival, from 4-5 p.m., Friday, April 17, at Upper Quad. Food will be provided along with music to celebrate South Asian traditions.
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April 21: Minnesota Vikings VP Comes to Campus
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Both the Sports Management Club and the Accounting Club invite students to listen to special guest Patrick Whinnery, the vice president of controller for the Minnesota Vikings from 12-1 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, in MCH 100. Whinnery will discuss his experience as a controller, accountant and finance director. He carries over 15 years of experience, including a stint with Deloitte. Food will be provided.
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April 21: Engage in a Conversation About Justice
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In collaboration with the Four Pillars Project, the Center for the Common Good and the History Department are hosting on campus Billy Moore, a violence interrupter from Chicago, for a conversation about justice and violence from noon-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, at Scooters in ASC. Moore spent 20 years in prison. After his release, he devoted his life to saving as many lives as possible through street and community interventions.
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April 22: Join a Celebration Reception
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ODEI invites all Tommies to enjoy an immersive six-word memoir project exhibit, door prizes and a light dinner from 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, at North Woulfe Hall. President Rob Vischer will make remarks proceeding the recognition program. |
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April 23: Bridging Differences Through Dialogue
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The Jay Phillips Center and Office of Study Abroad invite all to hear from two visitors from Oslo, Norway, Tonje Kristoffersen and Lisa Eshoel Knudsen. From noon-1 p.m., Thursday, April 23, on Zoom, they will explore what genuine dialogue looks like, why it matters and how to bring it into everyday professional and community life.
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April 25: Take a Trip to See MN United FC in Action
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Join STAR for an evening of soccer as MN United takes on LAFC. Meet at Flynn Turnaround at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25, to load the buses. Expect to return to campus around 6 p.m.
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Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Receives USASBE Model Program Award
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The University of St. Thomas's Schulze School of Entrepreneurship has been named the 2026 USASBE Model Program Award winner for Large Institutions, the highest honor presented by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The award recognizes universities that demonstrate sustained excellence in entrepreneurship education while providing students meaningful opportunities to develop entrepreneurial…
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Palm Sunday Mass at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul on March 28, 2026. (Mark Brown / University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history, spoke with MPR News about the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran one month into the war.
Thomas Berg, professor of law, spoke with MPR News about a proposed Minnesota bill aimed at preventing disruptions during religious services.
Liz Fogarty, an assistant professor of education, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about a proposed Minnesota bill that would require cursive instruction in elementary schools.
Scott Martens, professor of operations and supply chain management in the Opus College of Business, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growth of the U.S. semiconductor industry and a pending merger involving Minnesota-based SkyWater Technology.
Chief of Staff Amy McDonough spoke about the potential of campus expansion in a Pioneer Press feature story about St. Thomas seeking to build up properties along Summit, Cretin and Grand avenues.
Mandy Pearson joins the Tommies as women's head basketball coach after a successful tenure at Minnesota Duluth, where she led the program to multiple conference titles.
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