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Teacher-Student Reunion Solidifies College Choice
Humans of St. ThomasA small-world connection played a part in drawing University of St. Thomas student Vincent Wiegman ’27 to the Twin Cities from the Kansas City area: his middle school science teacher. Minnesota native and St. Thomas Senior Admissions Counselor Annie Dockendorf taught in the Kansas City area for nearly two years before joining St. Thomas in…
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Sights and Sounds: Class of 2028’s March Through the Arches
Quotes from the QuadOn a sunny September day, members of the Class of 2028 at St. Thomas started their journey at the university by marching through the Arches while family members, faculty and staff cheered them on. “You are about to become part of a story that is bigger than yourselves. Every entering class of students writes a… -
From Carp to Coding: Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights
ResearchThrough the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), nearly 70 undergraduate students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota had the opportunity this summer to work with faculty mentors on a variety of research projects. The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-one Young Scholars, 12 Ignite Research… -
Alumna Jessica Monson’s Unconventional Legal Journey to Caribou Coffee
AlumniThe career path of University of St. Thomas School of Law alumna Jessica Monson ’07 J.D. hasn’t been a typical one, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. In her second year of law school, Monson participated in numerous on-campus interviews with Twin Cities law firms. Although she had numerous callbacks, she didn’t receive… -
Chicago Native Helps Prospective Students Discover St. Thomas
Humans of St. ThomasWord of mouth originally brought Glenview, Illinois, native Thomas O’Gara ’25 to Minnesota’s largest private university. O’Gara knew some people from the Chicago area who attended the University of St. Thomas, including a cousin, Jacqueline Jung. The draw of the university, as well as the city of St. Paul, made all the difference. “They had… -
Sights and Sounds: 2024 Graduate Commencement
People & CultureMore than 700 University of St. Thomas students earning their graduate degrees in 2024 crossed the commencement stage May 26, including the first cohort of students receiving their master’s degree in nursing. St. Thomas President Rob Vischer urged the university’s newest alumni to create truth, beauty and goodness in the world. “I encourage you to… -
Making VR More Immersive: Smell the Difference
ResearchImagine the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the sweet smell of a chocolate bar, or logs burning on a campfire grill deep in a forest. Adding the sense of smell to the immersive virtual reality experience is right around the corner as more VR applications continue to be developed, according to research by Dr. Seth… -
St. Thomas Earns Third Consecutive Military Friendly School Gold
University NewsFor the third year in a row, the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota received the Military Friendly School Gold Award. St. Thomas has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for seven consecutive years. “I’m thankful, as we in Veterans Services understand that nothing happens in a vacuum,” Director of Veterans Services Norman Ferguson… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Nguyen ‘Lucky’ Phan ’24
Humans of St. ThomasFrom the time she set foot on the St. Thomas campus, Tommie Award finalist Nguyen “Lucky” Phan ’24 made a point to be actively involved in the university community. She has served as president of ASIA Club, vice president of Undergraduate Business Council and as the international students’ representative in Undergraduate Student Government. “Lucky represents…