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Introducing ‘The Crest’: St. Thomas Student Media Gets New Name, Identity
Posted on University NewsTommieMedia, the student-run media organization at the University of St. Thomas, will rebrand as “The Crest” in fall 2024. Inspired by an evolving campus and media landscape, the name is also an ode to the organization’s neighbor, the Mississippi River. The new identity is the culmination of more than two years of self-reflection, outreach and…
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Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors With On-Campus Care
Posted on Tommie ExpertsThis column is part of a series featuring the 2024 Faculty and Staff Innovation Fellows. The program seeks to engage the university community in propelling St. Thomas to the forefront on innovation. This year’s inaugural cohort recipients were selected from a wide variety of exceptional proposals received from across the institution. For about 37% of… -
Innovation Scholars Bridge Classroom to Mayo Clinic
Posted on ResearchFour University of St. Thomas students, all from different majors and backgrounds, came together for months to do something extremely unique and challenging. Through experiential learning program Innovation Scholars, the team was assigned a project to work on for Mayo Clinic. Kiersten Hamby ’24, Mellissa Ingabire ’24, Elsa Lillegard-Bouton ’25 and Alena Wadzinske ’25 make… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Writes for Minnesota Multifaith Network
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, recently wrote a blog post for Minnesota Multifaith Network. In the article, “Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World Workshop a Remarkable Success,” Gustafson provided a recap… -
St. Thomas Names Dr. Amy Smith New School of Education Dean
Posted on University NewsThe University of St. Thomas has selected Dr. Amy Smith – a veteran educator who has helped the university drive several initiatives designed to grow Minnesota’s teacher pipeline and remove barriers to student success in the classrooms – as the next leader of its School of Education. Smith’s appointment as dean is effective immediately. She… -
Tales from the Archives: The Evolution of Public Safety at St. Thomas
Posted on People & CultureEvery day, encounters with the Public Safety officers at St. Thomas span a wide spectrum, from routine tasks such as jump-starting a car to handling urgent situations like medical emergencies or theft reports. Over the years, the duties of these officers have undergone significant evolution, mirroring the growth and changing needs of the university. The… -
ALL IN for St. Thomas Voters
Posted on Center for the Common GoodThe University of St. Thomas Civic Engagement, Voter Education and Advocacy (CEVEA) task force in the Center for the Common Good scored 35 out of 36 in this year’s ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge and the voter-friendly campus initiative. All action plans with a score of at least 31.5 or more points receive a seal… -
In the News: Sister Mary Micaela Hoffmann on the Journey to Her Vocation
Posted on In the NewsSister Mary Micaela Hoffmann, theology instructor at The Saint Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, recently shared her insights with The Catholic Spirit on discovering her vocation and discernment within the Church. From the story: “My story starts with my family who were Catholic, and my grandparents, my mom’s parents, with whom we… -
International Graduate Student Finds Community at St. Thomas
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasWhen Victor Oshiomah started his college education, he never imagined he would be going back to school for a career change at a university thousands of miles from his home country. Oshiomah grew up in Nigeria, where he decided to study civil engineering, as he considered a career in construction. During his second year, his… -
In the News: Julie Gerend on Investing and How the Stock Market Works
Posted on In the NewsJulie Gerend, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, was recently featured on the KARE 11 “Your Money” show to provide insight into how the stock market works. From the story: Host: So, at the beginning of the stock market, what exactly is the stock market? What are some of…