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Summer Law Extern: Riley Smith, Wright County Public Defender’s Office
Posted on Business & LawOne of the goals of the law school’s Mentor Externship Program is to connect each law student with a practicing attorney who can give them practical advice and guidance they can use in law school and their career. In his summer position with the Wright County Public Defender’s Office, 2L Riley Smith found himself reflecting…
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Tommie Motorsports Takes on the Baja SAE
Posted on STEAMThe University of St. Thomas Baja Racing Team, Tommie Motorsports, competed in its first Baja SAE series race Sept. 6-10 in Nashport, Ohio, with a vehicle built by the Tommie team members. “Being able to have a team from St. Thomas compete in a Baja SAE competition was a dream over two years in… -
Family Weekend at St. Thomas: Tradition and Togetherness
Posted on People & CultureAs summer turned to fall, the University of St. Thomas community welcomed parents and other family members to campus for Family Weekend. The St. Thomas tradition, which ran from Sept. 22-24, featured activities for everyone, from movies, bowling, bingo and a cappella performances to Mass, bonfires, football and soccer games. Families were able to see… -
Marilyn Carlson Nelson Inspires Students at Inaugural DFC Speaker Series
Posted on Quotes from the QuadScholars at Dougherty Family College in Minneapolis were inspired recently when philanthropist Marilyn Carlson Nelson spoke to them about her career journey, leadership and courage. “You have the courage to step out of your comfort zone,” she said. “The courage to take a very big step and go to college. You did this despite the… -
In the News: University of St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research to Expand Following Funding
Posted on In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering and director of the Center for Microgrid Research, and Don Weinkauf, dean of the School of Engineering, recently spoke with Energy News Network about how state and federal funding will be used to expand the university’s microgrid research. From the story: The University… -
In the News: Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Student Yubi Hassan Featured on FOX 9
Posted on In the NewsYubi Hassan, a senior at the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, recently spoke with FOX 9 about his latest business venture, Blue Horn Tea, based on his grandmother’s Somalian recipe. From the story: Now Hassan has his sights set on a new venture in Blue Horn Tea, selling his grandmother’s recipe. “The… -
Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing Names New Executive Director
Posted on St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthThe University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Annette Hines as the new executive director of the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing. Hines joins St. Thomas from Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, where she has served as faculty member since 2000 and as director of the Presbyterian School of Nursing since 2019.… -
In the News: Patricia Conde-Brooks on Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted on Diversity, Equity and InclusionPatricia Conde-Brooks, executive director of campus inclusion and community at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined WCCO Radio to talk about the importance of inclusion as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. From the story: “Latinos are here to stay in Minnesota. Right now, we make up about 6% of the population in the state… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Investigation Into Fatal Shooting by Minnesota State Trooper
Posted on In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II and Minnesota State Patrol employees’ refusal to cooperate in the investigation. From the story: As for Moriarty’s decision to share her feelings about the investigation, a law professor with the University… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Union Demands for Meatpacking Workers at Hormel Plant
Posted on In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about contract negotiations happening in Austin, Minnesota, where Hormel meatpacking workers are demanding higher wages after the company made record profits. From the story: The Hormel workers marched on Labor Day to highlight their demands –…