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In Our Prayers: Gary B. Sauer
Posted on In Our PrayersGary B. Sauer, a beloved Twin Cities entrepreneur and philanthropist, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends. He was 81. Gary's Catholic faith was the foundation of his generosity. His commitment to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School as a founding board member ensured that youth living in…
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St. Thomas Receives Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Designation
Posted onUniversity 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,… -
In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on U.S. Iran Conflict
Posted on In the NewsShaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran one month into the war. In the conversation with host Catharine Richert, Ahmadi analyzed what has unfolded so far, what may come next, and how recent comments from President… -
In Our Prayers: Susan S. Morrison
Posted on In Our PrayersSusan 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… -
In Our Prayers: Dr. John B. Molidor ’73
Posted on In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of Dr. John B. Molidor ’73, a distinguished alumnus, educator, neuroscientist and leader, who died March 26 at the age of 74. Molidor earned his undergraduate degree from St. Thomas before completing his Ph.D. at Michigan State University. He dedicated his life to advancing medical education,… -
In the News: Scott Martens on Supply Chain Risks in Chip Industry
Posted on In the NewsScott Martens, an operations and supply chain management professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growth of the U.S. semiconductor industry and a pending merger involving Minnesota-based SkyWater Technology. Martens emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic manufacturing and understanding supply chain risks. From the article:That decrease has… -
In the News: John Spry on Rising Gas Prices and Household Costs
Posted on In the NewsJohn Spry, a finance professor at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about how rising gas prices are affecting household budgets. As fuel costs climb, Spry noted that certain goods, particularly those that rely on air transportation such as seafood and flowers, may see price increases first.… -
In the News: Mandy Pearson Named St. Thomas Women’s Basketball Coach
Posted on In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas women’s basketball program received media coverage following the hiring of Mandy Pearson as its next head coach. Pearson joins the Tommies after a successful tenure at Minnesota Duluth, where she led the program to multiple conference titles and NCAA Division II tournament appearances. Local outlets highlighted her coaching record and… -
Marc Lore and Vik Uppal on Risk, Reinvention and Rebuilding
Posted on University NewsWhen 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… -
St. Thomas Names Mandy Pearson as Women's Basketball Head Coach
Posted on AthleticsAfter a national search, University of St. Thomas announced that Mandy Pearson will serve as the next head coach of the women's basketball program at the University of St. Thomas. Pearson. "I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Mandy to St. Paul and the University of St. Thomas," Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten said.…