Opus Wins Award for Design-Build Work on Tommie North
At the recent annual Design-Build Institute of America Upper Midwest Region (DBIA-UMR) awards, Tommie North Residence Hall received the Design-Build Excellence Award.
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St. Thomas Day Celebration Honors Outstanding Tommies
The University of St. Thomas celebrated its annual St. Thomas Day on Wednesday, June 9, when the recipients of the Monsignor James Lavin Award, Professor of the Year Award, Humanitarian Award, Tommie Award and Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award were announced.
Business Guild Offers Spiritual, Material Solidarity
The St. Joseph Business Guild, a new association, has links to St. Thomas Catholic Studies.
St. Thomas Names Rojas as Next EVP and Provost
Dr. Eddy Rojas, current dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton, has enthusiastically accepted President Julie Sullivan's invitation to join the University of St. Thomas, effective August 1, 2021.
Lessons in Wood
In this profile from Lumen magazine, Dan Purkapile ’12 shares his journey to becoming a full-time cabinetmaker.
Outside Consultant: How Are Malls Changing, and What Opportunities Does That Present for Entrepreneurs?
Mike Porter, EdD, a faculty member in the Marketing Department at Opus College of Business, outlined the opportunities that changes at shopping malls present entrepreneurs.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Frances Sain
Please remember in your prayers Frances Sain, the mother of Dr. Barbara Sain, associate professor of theology.
Recognizing Juneteenth at St. Thomas
President Julie Sullivan shared that the St. Thomas community will observe Juneteenth as a holiday this year. (June 4, 2021)
Strengthening Team Spirit Across Athletics
An exercise in camaraderie, team building and collaboration, recently swept across athletics.
Outside Consultant: Is Networking Worth the Effort?
Michael Hoffman, participating adjunct instructor in the Opus College of Business, addresses how to build a professional network in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Congratulate Retiring Father Larry Snyder, Vice President for Mission, June 15
President Julie Sullivan invited all St. Thomas faculty and staff to a retirement party for Father Larry Snyder from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. (June 1, 2021)
One Year After the Death of George Floyd
One year after the death of George Floyd, President Julie Sullivan asked the St. Thomas community to remember the lives of all those lost to racial violence. (May 25, 2021)
Sights and Sounds: 2021 Graduate Commencement
The University of St. Thomas bestowed 1,214 graduate degrees on May 24 during an in-person ceremony, with social distancing and face coverings serving as visible proof of the many challenges the students faced ...
Sights and Sounds: 2021 Undergraduate Commencement and March Out of the Arches
Thanks to in-depth planning by university administration, faculty and key student representatives, in-person commencement ceremonies and March Out of the Arches returned this year.
Board Approves Renaming Principles
The University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees enthusiastically approved new university principles on renaming, as proposed by our Committee to Establish Principles on Renaming. (May 20, 2021)
Please Remember in Your Prayers Dennis Doyle
Dennis Doyle, a 2019 inductee into the Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame and a speaker at the 2008 undergraduate commencement ceremony, passed away on May 15 at the age of 68.
Two St. Thomas Teams Advance to Fowler GSIC Global Finals
Out of six teams who recently competed in the second annual Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (Fowler GSIC) virtually at St. Thomas, two – Auris AI and LABLE – are moving on to the Global Finals.
Changes Ahead for Academic Affairs
Two areas in the Office of Academic Affairs that have shifted over the years – the libraries and faculty advancement – will be seeing more changes at the end of this academic year.
Tales from the Archives: First Asian Professor at St. Thomas
As May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, this is a perfect time to highlight Takashi Terami, the first Asian professor at St. Thomas.
Athletics Announcement: Tennis Programs
Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick G. Ryan, President Julie Sullivan, and Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten shared the news that the men's and women's varsity tennis programs will be discontinued at the end of the academic year.
Varsity Tennis Announcement FAQ
The University of St. Thomas announced today it will discontinue its varsity men’s and women’s tennis programs, effective at the end of the 2020-21 academic year. Here’s more background on what led to the decision and what it means for the university.
St. Thomas Receives STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements
Four years ahead of the schedule outlined in St. Thomas 2025, St. Thomas has earned a STARS gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Linda Ebert
Please remember in your prayers Linda Ebert, the sister of Janelle Larsen, payroll specialist in Human Resources.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty promotions, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
New Partnership Brings New Revenue Options for Athletics
When St. Thomas makes its historic jump to Division I athletics this fall, one of the biggest names in college sports marketing will be there to boost the university’s profile as the Tommies find new business opportunities.