College of Arts and Sciences Adds Data Analytics Major
The University of St Thomas has added a new major – data analytics.
Mentor-Mentee: Finding a Path Through History
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Bontu Gemeda spent a lot of her St. Thomas journey unsure of what she wanted to study, until the Excel! Scholars program and a faculty mentor helped her realize a passion for history.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Deadline Oct. 22
The clock is ticking for anyone interested in entering this year’s Fowler Business Concept Challenge. With an Oct. 22 deadline, the Fowler is open to all St. Thomas students regardless of their major. The compe...
A Dean’s Vision: Q&A With School of Education’s Kathlene Holmes Campbell
Kathlene Holmes Campbell started her new role as dean of the School of Education at the beginning of June. Over the past few months, Campbell has been busy getting the message out about her vision for the schoo...
Tommies Make it to MN Cup Division Finals
Two companies with St. Thomas ties – Solupal and BarBud – are division finalists in this year’s MN Cup, the largest statewide startup competition in the nation.
Block Party for New Innovation Collaboration Hub
There is a new space opening on the first floor of the Facilities Design Center (FDC), right next to the Anderson Parking Facility, designed to exercise your problem-solving skills. A grand opening block party is happening Thursday, Sept. 20, from 4-7:00 p.m., for the yet-to-be-named innovation collaboration hub that contains the tools and space for creating solutions to big problems.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Wants Your Ideas
All it takes is one idea. That’s the spirit behind the Fowler Business Concept Challenge. Open to all St. Thomas students regardless of their field of study, the Fowler is a chance to unleash your inner entrepreneur and win your share of more than $40,000 in scholarships
Entrepreneurship Means More Than Just Start-ups
While most people think entrepreneurship is synonymous with business, it is far from the only career choice for majors in the field. In fact, many graduates take an “intrapreneurial” route allowing them the opportunity to bring their own, unique entrepreneurial skills into an established company looking for innovative employees to boost growth.
St. Thomas Working to Address Mental Health Issues for Young Adults
The need for mental health support for adolescents and young adults is better understood than ever before, and college campuses such as St. Thomas' are an important space in the ongoing evolution of care.
Principal Latanya Daniels Makes Great Strides in Education
Latanya Daniels ‘01 MA, '04 Ed.S., has used her educational foundation at St. Thomas to help transform Patrick Henry and Richfield high schools.
Alumna Named Fulbright Scholar
University of St. Thomas alumna Dr. Kelly La Venture was recently named a Fulbright Scholar.
Tommie Ties Strong at Save the Children
Class of 2013 alumni Matthew Vicknair, Cristina Leifson and Antanina "Nina" Ricceri reunited at Save the Children, where they help advance the common good every day at the international humanitarian organization dedicated to helping children around the world.
Excel! Scholars Present Summer Research at Symposium
After spending the past eight weeks working on research with faculty mentors, this year’s nine Excel! Scholars delivered their findings to a room filled with friends, family and faculty at McNeely Hall on July 26.
Meet the Ecopreneur Who Loves to Talk Trash
Jason Utgaard ’07 and his company, The Spotted Door, help turn today's trash into tomorrow's treasures.
Sights and Sounds – March Through the Arches
On a beautiful, warm Friday afternoon, seniors kicked off commencement weekend with a graduation-edition of the March Through the Arches tradition.
Senior Memories and College Life Advice
Before the class of '18 heads back through the arches on Saturday, we asked a dozen of them about their most memorable moments, their post-graduation plans and what life advice they would give first-year students arriving in the fall.
Students Presented Student Leadership Scholarship Awards
"The Tommies: A Leadership Recognition Ceremony" was held Thursday in James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall at the Anderson Student Center. The annual celebration of the St. Thomas community recognizes student leadership on campus and the significant contributions made by students, staff and faculty.
Humans of St. Thomas – Tobias Knight
A Renaissance man of sorts, Tommie Award finalist Tobias Knight put together an eclectic resume of experiences in four amazing years at St. Thomas
Students Become Industry Insiders in Evolving Music Business Program
In its hybrid education and incredible partnership opportunities with Twin Cities music partners, St. Thomas' music business program is helping students become dynamic industry insiders.
Humans of St. Thomas – Jules Porter
Meet Jules Porter, the joint J.D./MBA graduate student who developed the idea for video game company Seraph 7 Studios and won $16,000 in the Fowler Business Concept Challenge and $10,000 in the St. Thomas Business Plan Competition.
Opus College of Business Adds New Master of Science in Health Care Innovation
To learn more about the Master of Science in Health Care Innovation program, sign up for the Health Care Innovation Case Study on Wednesday, April 18.
Home Away From Home
School of Law faculty, staff and J.D. students welcome international students from its LL.M. in U.S. Law program into their classrooms and homes.
New Gallery, Exhibition for St. Thomas Art History
The Department of Art History has a lot to be excited about these days: a renovated gallery space, a new exhibition, an ambitious archival project and ties to a major international conference happening in April.
Lessons From India – Two Business Classes Explore the Country’s Vast Diversity
Over J-Term, students in two Opus College of Business study abroad classes – Marketing in a Mega-market and Social Entrepreneurship in India – experienced firsthand the country’s vast social and economic diversity.
Special Deliveries – Laura Dean ’88
Laura Dean, who received St. Thomas' first full-tuition science scholarship, has delivered more than 3,000 babies and is now chief of staff.