St. Thomas Rescinds Alumni Award
Following multiple reports of sexual misconduct allegations, the University of St. Thomas has rescinded the Distinguished Alumni Award given to David Haas in 1995 and is no longer playing Mr. Haas’ music.
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Remembering John Lewis with Yohuru Williams
Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Yohuru Williams worked with New York City educators on a civics curriculum inspired by John Lewis’ "March," a graphic novel trilogy.
St. Thomas Joins D-I CCHA for Men’s Hockey
St. Thomas today announced its men’s hockey program will join the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) for the conference’s inaugural 2021-22 season.
Statement Regarding MIAC Decision on Fall Sports
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced the postponement of competition for several fall sports – including cross country, football, soccer and volleyball – due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Opus College of Business Associate Deans
This month Patricia Hedberg and Nakeisha Lewis started new roles in Opus College of Business. Hedberg was named associate dean of graduate business programs; Lewis is now associate dean of undergraduate and accelerated master's programs.
Super Lawyers Recognizes 123 School of Law Alumni
Super Lawyers magazine has recognized 122 St. Thomas Law alumni in eight states during the first half of 2020.
John O’Shaughnessy Jr., Former St. Thomas Trustee, Dies
John O’Shaughnessy Jr., a grandson of 1907 alumnus and prominent benefactor Ignatius Aloysius “I.A.” O’Shaughnessy, and a former member of the Board of Trustees, died July 18.
Students Win Prestigious Advertising Awards
Olivia Zipperer '20 and Sam Herriges '20 received top honors for their advertising campaigns at The Show earlier this year.
School of Law Alumni Named 2020 Up & Coming Attorneys
Five University of St. Thomas School of Law alumni have been named 2020 Up & Coming Attorneys by Minnesota Lawyer.
St. Thomas Issues Statements on Rescinding of ICE Guidelines
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s news that the U.S. government has agreed to rescind Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rules, which would have barred international students from remaining in the U.S. if their colleges and universities were forced to move classes completely online due to COVID-19.
NCAA Approves St. Thomas for Transition to D-I
President Julie Sullivan shares long-awaited news from the NCAA that St. Thomas has been approved to begin reclassification to Division I athletics.
NCAA Ruling Allows D-III St. Thomas to Make Unprecedented Leap to D-I
The University of St. Thomas has become the first program in the NCAA’s modern era to reclassify directly from Division III to Division I college athletics.
Law Professor Thomas Berg and Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic Influential in Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
St. Thomas Law Professor Thomas Berg's work on religious freedom was cited in the Supreme Court's decision on the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue.
Gertrud von le Fort’s Churchly Imagination
In the Spring 2020 issue of Logos, we are pleased to present in our Reconsiderations feature some of the poetry and prose of Gertrud von le Fort (1876-1971), a German Catholic convert author most famous for The Song at the Scaffold, her novel about the Carmelites of Compiegne who were executed during the French Revolution.
A Ready and Open Heart
The Habiger Institute for Catholic Leadership’s Mission and Culture Apprenticeship in Catholic Schools helped Emma Dingbaum '20 discover that the role of a Catholic educator not only includes teaching, but often development, admissions, athletics and administration.
Meeting His Gaze
Aileen Shea '20 reflects on Michelangelo's "Moses" in Rome, Italy.
Support for Our International Students
St. Thomas stands in solidarity with our international students, who are an integral part of our St. Thomas community.
Continuing Committed Conversations of Faith: Murphy Institute Transition
Leadership of the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy is transitioning from Lisa Schiltz ’10 CSMA to Gregory Sisk and David P. Deavel.
Reaching Higher Heights
Seeing a growing need to help the local Archdiocese Latino youth aspire to higher education, in 2018 Father Joseph Williams, vicar for the Archdiocese’s Latino ministries, proposed expanding a partnership between Habiger Institute Latino Scholars and the Church of St. Stephen’s in south Minneapolis to support high schoolers in parishes who hope to pursue a four-year degree at a Catholic university, specifically with St. Thomas Catholic Studies.
Tommie Experts: Opus College of Business’ Rama Hart on Going Virtual
Opus College of Business Associate Professor of Management Rama Hart shares insights into what we gain and what we lose when classrooms and companies go virtual, how to improve virtual communication and more.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Donald L. Hofmeister ’53
Please remember in your prayers Donald L. Hofmeister '53, grandfather of John Hofmeister '13 and Josef Hofmeister '18, and father-in-law to English Department faculty member Jeannie Hofmeister and Teresa Sweeney of Opus College of Business.
Health Care MBA D.C. Trip Goes Virtual This Year
A unique Opus College of Business Health Care MBA tradition took a different format this year due to COVID-19.
New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Outlines Operational and Behavioral Changes Needed at St. Thomas This Fall
Social distancing setups, more hand sanitizing stations, disinfecting kits in classrooms and a wider variety of instruction methods will be among the noticeable differences St. Thomas community members see when they return to campus this summer and fall.
Our St. Thomas Preparedness Plan
President Julie Sullivan shared the completed St. Thomas COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that will guide how we safely reopen campus.
Juneteenth Reflections and Meaningful Dialogues
Please take the time to reflect upon the milestone marker of Juneteenth and our history as a country and institution.