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Tommies Build Community with Habitat for Humanity in Maplewood
Posted on Center for the Common GoodMore than a dozen University of St. Thomas students spent Saturday, April 26, volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity on a home build that is part of The Heights development in Maplewood. Organized through the Shelter Crew program and supported by the Center for the Common Good, this hands-on experience allowed students to take…
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In the News: Charles Reid on the Conclave
Posted on In the NewsCharles Reid, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently talked to PBS News about the history and intricacies of the conclave that selects a new pope. From the story: The world won’t know the next bishop of Rome, apostolic successor to St. Peter the Apostle and leader of the world’s 1.4 billion… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on the Meaning of Work
Posted on In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, professor of business ethics at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with MPR about the meaning of work. From the interview: Host: What are some of the myths that you want to bust in your book, Is Your Work Worth It? Michaelson: ‘Do what you love and you’ll never work… -
Carnegie Gives St. Thomas High Marks for Providing Access and Preparing Students for Success
Posted on St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceNew national data places the University of St. Thomas top in Minnesota when it comes to representing the communities it serves and setting up its graduates for higher-paying careers. St. Thomas – the state’s largest private university – was designated an “Opportunity College and University” in the newly redesigned Carnegie Classifications of the nation’s higher… -
St. Thomas' Under-Told Stories Project Earns Emmy Nod for Series on Global Waste Trail
Posted on Professional Notes“Toxic Trifecta,” a vivid and sobering series about the global industry in junk cars, computers and clothing, has been nominated for a national News & Documentary Emmy Award. Produced for PBS News Hour by the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St Thomas, the series was filmed mostly in Ghana late in 2024, tracking… -
In the News: Dr. MayKao Hang and Melanie Ferris on Minnesota’s Health Care System
Posted on In the NewsVice President and Founding Dean of the Morrison Family College of Health Dr. MayKao Hang and Director of Health Equity Program Development Melanie Ferris recently published an op-ed in MinnPost on how deep disparities in Minnesota’s health care system still leave too many behind, but that there is a fix. From the article: Where you… -
Faith on the Field: Kaitlyn Raymond '25 Reflects on Her Softball Journey at St. Thomas
Posted on AthleticsSoftball has been a constant passion in Kaitlyn "KK" Raymond’s life since she was about four years old. In recent years, her faith emerged as an equally defining part of her identity. For this Tommie outfielder, sports and faith are not entirely separate worlds. Her arrival at the University of St. Thomas in 2021 from… -
Photos: Arena Construction on Home Stretch at St. Thomas
Posted on AthleticsConstruction on the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas is about to enter its final summer sprint. With less than six months until opening, crews are beginning to roll out the finishing touches on the roughly 5,000-seat multiuse arena. As new milestones are reached daily, the future home for St.… -
In the News: Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Hosts e-Fest
Posted on In the NewsDanielle Ailts Campeau, dean of Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio regarding the innovations presented at e-Fest. Campeau was joined by a student from California State University, Sacramento who is part of a team of students developing an AI program for detecting guns. From the WCCO Radio… -
St. Thomas Connect Creates Mentorships Between Students and Alumni
Posted on AlumniWhen Jacey Zadlo ’25 began her college journey at the University of St. Thomas, she was eager to tap into the strong alumni network the university is known for. From serving on the Student Alumni Board to leading tours as a campus guide, she has embraced opportunities to share the power of St. Thomas connections…