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In the News: James Morrison on Football, Loyalty and NFL Dreams
Posted on In the NewsJames Morrison, a University of St. Thomas football player and mechanical engineering graduate, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about his decision to remain with the Tommies despite opportunities to transfer to larger programs. Morrison, who has drawn interest from all 32 NFL teams, discussed his commitment to his teammates, the importance of education and…
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Kari Rusch-Curl Named New Dean of Students
Posted on Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas has named Kari Rusch-Curl as its new Dean of Students, effective Oct. 5. The appointment brings Rusch-Curl back to St. Thomas, where she previously served as an area director, managing women’s residence halls from 2005 to 2008. Rusch-Curl has more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience advancing student success,… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Slowing Twin Cities Home Sales
Posted on In the NewsAndy Babula, director of real estate program at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about rising mortgage rates and slowing home sales across the Twin Cities. Babula explained how higher borrowing costs affect housing affordability, household spending and the broader economy as more prospective buyers reconsider purchasing homes. From the… -
Arthur Brooks on Finding Happiness and Meaning in a Distracted World
Posted on University NewsSuccess doesn't always bring happiness. But bestselling author and scholar Arthur Brooks, who studies the science of happiness, says understanding happiness requires looking beyond how we feel at any given moment. "Happiness isn't a feeling any more than the smell of turkey is Thanksgiving dinner," Brooks said. "The smell of the turkey is evidence of… -
Updated Statement Regarding Off-Campus Video Incident
Posted onThe University of St. Thomas today issued the following update: The student shown in a video that began circulating widely on social media last week has decided to withdraw from St. Thomas. The university is sharing this information at the request of the student and her family. Additionally, the following statement from the student has… -
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on Minneapolis School Closures
Posted on In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor of teacher education at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about the future of Minneapolis Public Schools following the district’s decision to pause proposed school closures for the 2027-28 academic year. Smith Kondo emphasized the importance of transparency, community input and ensuring that future consolidation plans… -
Mike Klein’s ‘Littorally’ Exhibit Explores Relationship With Water
Posted on Arts & HumanitiesWhen University of St. Thomas Professor Mike Klein ’90, ’98 MA, ’09 EdD lost his father to cancer in 2001, he turned to building a cedar-strip canoe to process his grief. But when the unfinished canoe cracked during storage, Klein abandoned his plans to take it onto the water. Nearly 25 years later, the canoe… -
Tommies Connect for Careers, Networking
Posted on University NewsMindy Nguyen ’28 believes that preparing for a career does not begin with submitting a job application. It begins with making connections, whether those connections are with employers, alumni or other working professionals. Nguyen was among the 952 attending the University of St. Thomas Fall Career Fair, where more than 120 employers across a wide… -
Statement Regarding Social Media Video
Posted onThe university is aware of the video circulating on social media of an off-campus incident involving one of our students. We hear the concerns being raised and recognize the impact this incident is having on members of our community. Please know the university began looking into this incident as soon as it became aware. While… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Death Penalty Debate
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New York Times about renewed debate surrounding the death penalty following a botched execution in Tennessee and plans for a publicly livestreamed military execution. Osler discussed how these developments have brought the practice of capital punishment back into public…