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In the News: Dean Buffy Smith on the Dougherty Family College Block Party
In the NewsDean Buffy Smith of Dougherty Family College (DFC) appeared on “The Sheletta Show” to discuss DFC and its curriculum, as well as its statistics on BIPOC and first-generation college students and how they thrive in college. She also promoted the opportunities DFC has to offer, including its upcoming block party on Thursday, May 11, from…
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In the News: Yohuru Williams on Policing in Minnesota
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP-TV about policing in Minnesota. From the story: “Since August 2020, Minnesota has expanded its data collection of use-of-force incidents involving members of law enforcement, but questions remain for many about the integrity… -
DFC Scholars Share Impact of College
St. Thomas 2025Second-year student Koko Agbobly, a Phi Theta Kappa and peer mentor to first-year students at the University of St. Thomas’ Dougherty Family College (DFC), wants to enter the medical profession but isn’t quite sure what path to take. She hopes to have a better understanding once she completes an internship at Mayo Sports Clinic that… -
In Our Prayers: Steven Trost
In Our PrayersSteve Trost, a retired greenhouse manager and horticulturist at the University of St. Thomas, died on Jan. 22, 2023. Trost was the greenhouse manager from 1980 until his retirement in September 2012. Trost, who retired after 32 years of working within the St. Thomas community, earned his horticulture degree from Century College in 1947 and… -
In Our Prayers: Dr. Joseph Hallman
In Our PrayersDr. Joseph Hallman, a retired professor and professor emeritus in the Theology Department at the University of St. Thomas, died suddenly on Jan. 1, 2023. Hallman officially retired in May 2005 from the St. Thomas theology faculty but continued as adjunct faculty. He enjoyed a 40-year teaching career that included the university and The Saint… -
Hispanic Heritage Month: Elevating Stories With Lorena Armstrong-Duarte
Humans of St. Thomas“I think of myself as a storyteller. I am here to help the university and the president tell their story.” That is how Lorena Armstrong-Duarte, communications and constituent relations manager for the Office of the President, defines her role at St. Thomas. Armstrong-Duarte assumed her role at the University of St. Thomas one year ago,… -
New Cohort Receives Welcome as Ciresi Walburn Leadership Fellows
University NewsThe Ciresi Walburn Leadership Fellowship (CWLF) recently selected and inducted 10 University of St. Thomas first-year students for the 2022-23 cohort. The pinning and induction ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 9, in the Iversen Center for Faith amphitheater, where the inductees were greeted by the namesake benefactors, as well as St. Thomas Interim President Rob… -
Students Connect at Welcome Days
People & CultureIn a week full of festivities, first-year students experienced their life as a Tommie for the first time. For 2022, the Welcome Days activities gave hundreds of first-year students like Bennett the chance to connect with others within the St. Thomas community. "I’m enjoying the fact that I am on campus and being able to… -
St. Thomas Shows Support for Jewish Community
Faith and MissionAs students prepare to return to college campuses across the country, they’ll meet others from many faiths and cultures. The University of St. Thomas strives to be welcoming to people of all faiths. As a result, several university leaders came together to sign a statement of support for Jewish students, colleagues and neighbors. The statement…