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Tommie Takeback: Students Reduce, Reuse, Refurbish Furniture
Posted on Sustainability & EnvironmentWhen Abigail Paulino arrived as a first-year student at the University of St. Thomas, she felt the same mix of emotions felt by thousands of newly enrolled students across college campuses each fall. But unlike most, she had traveled more than 6,000 miles from her home in Guam to begin her college career in Minnesota.…
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In the News: Mark Osler on the Legality of Canceling Biden’s Autopen Pardons
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Reuters about President Donald Trump’s claim that he can terminate any pardons or documents signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen. Osler told Reuters there is no constitutional or legal basis for a sitting president to void a predecessor’s pardons,… -
In the News: St. Thomas Volleyball Begins Its Postseason Run
Posted on AthleticsSt. Thomas volleyball’s first Division I NCAA Tournament appearance generated broad local coverage as the Tommies prepare for postseason play. FOX 9, the Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio and ESPN highlighted the team’s matchup, key players and the program’s milestone moment. From FOX 9: What we know:St. Thomas (21-9) earned an automatic… -
VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Christmas Tree Lighting
Posted on Faith and MissionAs the early dusk darkened the Twin Cities Dec. 1, the University of St. Thomas community gathered inside the Anderson Student Center to witness the 29th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. With a message of beauty and hope accompanied by performances by Cadenza and The Summit Singers, the spirit of the season entered the hearts… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How Inflation Is Shaping Gift Buying
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with USA Today for its 2025 Holiday Gift Guide about how inflation worries are shaping shopper behavior and why early planning may pay off this season. Schipper explained that while consumers expect prices to rise, many items remain similar in cost to last year, making… -
Sights and Sounds: Tommie Volleyball Celebrates Summit League Championship Win
Posted on University NewsFresh off winning their first Division I conference championship after their 3-1 win over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Tommie Volleyball received a joyous welcome from the University of St. Thomas community and their families. Tommie Volleyball is the first St. Thomas program to earn a Division I bid to the NCAA Tournament. As they arrived back on campus, Ellie Gustafson ’27 was the first to deboard the bus, holding high the trophy emblazoned with… -
In the News: Tommie Volleyball Wins Summit Title, Punches First Division I NCAA Ticket
Posted on AthleticsSt. Thomas volleyball made history this week, winning the Summit League championship to secure the program’s first ever trip to the Division I NCAA Tournament. After defeating top-seeded South Dakota State in a hard-fought four-set match, the Tommies celebrated a milestone nearly five years in the making as they completed their transition to full Division… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Keeping Peace at the Thanksgiving Table
Posted on In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with multiple outlets about how to handle politically charged conversations at Thanksgiving and create healthier dynamics at the holiday table. She offered guidance on preparing for difficult topics, recognizing emotional triggers and using respectful communication to maintain connection even when disagreements… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Why Minnesota’s Economy Feels Strained
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MinnPost about the hidden stresses emerging in Minnesota’s economy despite strong headline indicators. Schipper explained why rising unemployment duration, mismatched job openings and widening gaps in opportunity signal deeper structural challenges for many workers across the state. From the article:Minnesota’s unemployment rate… -
Tommie Innovators Spark Big Ideas at the Fowler Business Concept Challenge
Posted on Student LifeWhen Xinsheng Tang ’26 MS looks at a municipal wastewater outfall pipe, he doesn’t see an endpoint; he sees possibility. Standing before a packed room of 63 judges, visitors and peers at the 17th annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge, he explained how cities could turn a constant, gravity-fed stream of wastewater into clean electricity. “Cities…