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In Our Prayers: Kate Herzog '09 MBA
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Kate Herzog '09 MBA, who passed away Oct. 16 after a battle with cancer. After earning her MBA, Herzog founded House of Talents, a company connecting artisans in developing countries with consumers worldwide. She also used her entrepreneurial knowledge to teach Opus College of Business courses and serve as an…
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Sights and Sounds: Homecoming 2021
PhotosTommie students, faculty, staff, alumni and families embraced the return of in-person homecoming activities this year. There was a wide range of activities for all to enjoy, from numerous Division I athletics contests – including the football team's 20-13 win over Valparaiso – to traditions such as the golf cart parade and the Wellness 5K… -
Class of 2020 Returns to Campus to Celebrate Commencement in Person
PhotosMembers of the Class of 2020 came back to St. Thomas during Homecoming and Family Weekend for more than just a return to their stomping grounds. St. Thomas celebrated them in person with March Out of the Arches, Mass and a ceremony. The Newsroom captured the excitement and connected with alumni participating in the weekend… -
A Weekend of D-I Hockey Firsts
AthleticsThe energy was palpable this weekend for both the men's and the women's hockey teams as they marked many firsts, including: the women's first home game on Oct. 1, the women's first Division I win on Oct. 2 and the men's first home game on Oct. 3. Women's hockey Although the women's hockey team kept… -
Five Observations: Landing the First Job After College
Diversity, Equity and InclusionTop of mind for most college seniors is how to land the first job after college. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month events, St. Thomas’ Student Diversity and Inclusion Services as well as the Career Development Center brought in Vicky Hidalgo of U.S. Bank, senior manager of campus recruiting, to share some insights on starting… -
Sights and Sounds: Class of 2025's March Through the Arches
University NewsThe St. Thomas community embraced the opportunity to be together outside and welcome the Class of 2025 at the March Through the Arches on Sept. 7. After an introduction by Undergraduate Student Government President Adam Revoir '22 to kick off the event, Director of Admissions Kristen Hatfield '96, '04 MA highlighted some of the statistics… -
Freshman Innovation Immersion Provides Crash Course in Entrepreneurship
Business & LawMore than 100 first-year students representing 34 majors got a head start on their college careers this week by attending Freshman Innovation Immersion, an annual program by the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. During the two-day workshop, held at the Iversen Center for Faith, students learned the basic principles of entrepreneurship and collaborated in teams to… -
Bestselling Author Ayad Akhtar Appears on New ‘Work in Progress’ Podcast
Business & LawAlthough the words “Work in Progress” are in the title of a new podcast produced by the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership, its host landed a guest worthy of an established podcast following: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ayad Akhtar. The new University of St. Thomas podcast has episodes discussing capitalism with Akhtar,… -
Amazon Taps a Tommie for Competitive Program
Business & LawA chance to work in the video game industry or with Hollywood celebrities is a dream for many. For Samar Husain ’15, it’s one that came true, not once, but twice. Husain recently beat out thousands of applicants for a coveted position on the video games team at Amazon headquarters. In a prior role on…