St. Thomas Alumnus Hosts No. 1 Podcast in US
The No. 1 podcast in the U.S. might come as a surprise. It’s not true crime, news or sports. Think instead of “The Bible in a Year,” hosted by Father Mike Schmitz ’03 MDiv.
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Author Brant Skogrand ’04 MBC and John Stokman ’18
Phyu-Sin Than: Working Locally, Thinking Globally
Last summer when George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, just a few miles from the St. Thomas School of Law, 2L Phyu-Sin Than says she felt compelled to act.
Please Remember in Your Prayers CSMA Student Bailey Lauret ’19
Please remember in your prayers Master of Arts in Catholic Studies student Bailey Lauret ’19. He died of a pulmonary embolism on Jan. 5.
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Plumb
Executive Vice President and Provost Richard Plumb has accepted a new position as president of Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga. (Jan. 12, 2021)
Robert Vischer Joins Law School Deans in Joint Statement on the 2020 Election and Events at the U.S. Capitol
University of St. Thomas School of Law Dean Robert Vischer is one of 157 law school deans from across the country to sign a published statement addressing the 2020 election and the events that took place in the U. S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Praying for Our Country: Let This Be a Turning Point
President Julie Sullivan provided perspective on democracy and Congress certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. (Jan. 7, 2021)
During the Pandemic Sleep Is a Lifesaver … Literally
A recently published University of St. Thomas study finds that a good night's sleep can do a lot for mental health.
Journal Article by Law Professor Gregory Sisk Quoted in Successful Supreme Court Petition
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted review in Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, in which the successful petition for writ of certiorari repeatedly quoted from an article written by St. Thomas Law Professor Gregory Sisk.
Senior Design Clinic Goes Virtual
For the first time since its 2002 inception, the School of Engineering Senior Design Clinic went fully virtual.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been promoted to professor, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
December Update on Budget and Salary Restoration
President Julie Sullivan shared an update on the budget and salary restoration with faculty and staff. (Dec. 9, 2020)
President Julie Sullivan and Dr. Yohuru Williams Named to TCB100 List
Twin Cities Business magazine recognized President Julie Sullivan and Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Yohuru Williams on its “TCB100: The People to Know in 2021” list at a virtual ceremony last night.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Adolfo Rey Andrade Colorado
Please remember in your prayers Adolfo Rey Andrade Colorado, father of Abigail Andrade-Flores '21 and Rey Andrade-Flores ’14.
Panel Chaired by Law Professor Mark Osler Releases Report on Myon Burrell Conviction and Sentence
An independent panel of national legal experts chaired by Professor Mark Osler released its report on the conviction and sentencing of Myon Burrell, who is currently serving a life sentence in Minnesota for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.
Faculty Perspectives on Teaching During the Pandemic
As faculty members continue to navigate the uncharted waters of teaching during a global pandemic, one professor has an unexpected piece of advice for her students.
St. Thomas Community Mourns the Loss of Second-Year Student
The University of St. Thomas community is mourning today after learning one of our students, Kyra Winslow, passed away this weekend.
‘A St. Thomas Christmas: Respite and Grace’ Coming Soon
This year's St. Thomas Christmas virtual concert will be featured on the St. Thomas YouTube page in mid-December. See a preview now.
Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame to Posthumously Induct Herb Tousley
The Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame will posthumously induct the late Herb Tousley, who headed the University of St. Thomas’ nationally renowned real estate program from 2014 until his death in January 2020.
Donor Funds New Archbishop Ireland Fellowship to Expand Work of Community Justice Project
School of Law alumna Tori Kee ’20 J.D. has been hired as the clinical law fellow for the St. Thomas Community Justice Project (CJP), the newest donor-funded St. Thomas Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellowship.
St. Thomas Schedules Additional Free COVID-19 Testing Events
Registration is now open for St. Thomas’ second free COVID-19 mass testing scheduled for Dec. 8 at the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex (AARC) field house.
New Opus Initiative Aims to Robot-Proof Tommies
Opus College of Business recently unveiled the Business in a Digital World (BDW) initiative, designed to prepare University of St. Thomas students for relevance in a future of constant and exponential technological growth.
Faculty Using COVID-19 as a Lens for Hands-on Learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pervade every aspect of daily life, faculty members are taking advantage of unique opportunities for students to learn through real-world experience.
Tommie Experts: John Tauer on Keeping Athletes Mentally and Physically Healthy
St. Thomas basketball coach and psychology professor John Tauer recently discussed keeping athletes mentally and physically healthy during the COVID-19 shutdown with WCCO Radio’s Cory Hepola.
Tommie Give Day Collaboration Provides 900 Masks to Catholic Charities
The number of donors and dollars raised on Tommie Give Day shattered previous records, and the Tommie Network rallied for a community partner: Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Don Regan
Don Regan, founding chairman of Premier Banks and a steadfast supporter of St. Thomas, passed away on Oct. 23 at the age of 91.