One in a Family of Engineers
Get to know new electrical engineering faculty member Dr. Heather Orser in this profile from St. Thomas Engineer magazine.
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St. Thomas Team Wins MinneAnalytics Madness
Just like Baylor dominated Gonzaga in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game, a team from St. Thomas was the decisive winner in the MinneMUDAC Student Data Science Challenge, also known as MinneAnalytics Madness.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Scott Tauer
Please remember in your prayers Scott Tauer, the brother of Suzanne Krzmarzick, special projects coordinator in Opus College of Business. He passed away on April 6.
In Response to the Death of Daunte Wright
President Julie Sullivan responded to the death of Daunte Wright in an email to the St. Thomas community. (April 12, 2021)
Kevin Albers ’13 Helps Organizations Purify Air
Kevin Albers ’13 and his dad, Chuck, are using their expertise in heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) to deter the aerial spread of the coronavirus.
A Business-Oriented IT Leader
Get to know Mike Thyken '83, chief technology officer (CTO) at CaringBridge and Graduate Programs in Software Strategic Advisory Board chair, in this Q&A from St. Thomas Engineer.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Roger Toogood ’56
Roger Toogood '56, who served on the School of Social Work Advisory Board and received the Humanitarian Award in 1997, passed away on March 31 at the age of 87.
A Digital Visionary: Craig Pladson ’10 MBA
From start-ups to Fortune 500 giants, Craig Pladson ’10 MBA has been at the front of digital marketing for his whole career.
Film Roll Jumbo Racking: A 3M Collaboration
St. Thomas has been fortunate to partner with 3M engineers on multiple senior design projects every year.
Engineering a Higher Bar for the Design Experience
While every engineering program delivers a capstone experience, the Senior Design Clinic at St. Thomas School of Engineering is building momentum around a unique national model that company sponsors are embracing.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Dave Malenke
Please remember in your prayers Dave Malenke, who graduated from the Opus College of Business Executive MBA program in 2007.
Easter Reflection: Let Us Celebrate Life
Father Larry Blake, chaplain and director of Campus Ministry, shares thoughts on Easter with the St. Thomas community.
A Beacon for Good: Pahoua Yang Hoffman ’06 MBA
Growing up in an immigrant family from Laos, Pahoua Yang Hoffman ’06 MBA was grateful for people who helped them find footing in America. Her life experiences inspired her career working in nonprofits and mission-based organizations.
In a Year of Challenges, Tommie Shelf Rises and Expands
In a year when the only constant is change, one of the university’s comforting familiarities has been Tommie Shelf.
Health Care MBA Alumni Expand Mental Health Care Access
Growing up in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin in the 1990s, Chad Lorenz ’04, ’06 MA, ’10 PsyD, ’14 MBA and his wife, Colleen Lorenz ’04, ’18 MBA, were acutely aware of the lack of access to quality health care, especially in the area of mental health.
Contributing to a More Sustainable Campus Through Tommie’s Closet
The St. Thomas community now has an additional opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable campus thanks to the launch of Tommie’s Closet, a campuswide clothing swap system in Anderson Student Center (ASC).
Support for Our Asian Communities Impacted by Shootings in Atlanta
President Julie Sullivan offered support for our Asian communities impacted by the shootings in Atlanta. (March 18, 2021)
Seven Honorees with St. Thomas Connections Named to 40 Under 40
Seven individuals with ties to St. Thomas were named to this year's Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40” list honoring young business and community leaders from throughout the Twin Cities.
Supporting DEI Through The Impact Project
The Impact Project is a socially conscious start-up of students that is raising awareness and support for racial justice and community building within St. Thomas.
A Digital Trailblazer: Ahmed El Shourbagy ’10 MBA
Every dog has its day at Lucy & Co., a business Co-founder and CEO Ahmed El Shourbagy ’10 MBA started with his wife Ashley. Together they grew their digital business into a social powerhouse with millions of loyal dog followers.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Marjorie Thyken
Please remember in your prayers Marjorie Thyken, the mother of Mike Thyken '83. She passed away on March 5.
Tommie Experts: Meaningful Work as a Way to Wellness
In this Tommie Experts column, Christopher Michaelson, PhD, explains how meaningful work influences wellness.
Tales from the Archives: First Female Professor at St. Thomas
March is Women’s History Month and it is a perfect time to highlight a significant figure in the history of women at the University of St. Thomas.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Joseph Mason
Joseph Mason, a former professor in the Department of Accounting in the Opus College of Business, passed away on Feb. 28 at the age of 79.
A Powerhouse for Justice: Leslie Redmond ’19 J.D./MBA
Before becoming a lawyer and getting her MBA degree, Leslie Redmond ’19 J.D./MBA was fighting for justice in her community. In the inner city of Washington, D.C., witnessing injustice was a part of her daily routine.