Dougherty Family College Celebrates 2020 Graduates
Dougherty Family College (DFC) honored its second class of graduates and its 79 students Sunday with a virtual celebration.
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Tommie Award Nominees Reflect, Share Advice to Incoming Students
With the end of the school year right around the corner, the Newsroom asked some Tommie Award finalists to reflect on their time at St. Thomas and share advice for incoming students.
U.S. Bank Supports Dougherty Family College Student Internships
Several businesses offer paid internships to DFC students as part of the school's Professional Internship Program. U.S. Bank was an original supporter and sponsors the most students, 14, of any business.
Two St. Thomas Teams Chosen for Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
On Friday, seven teams virtually presented their social venture ideas to a panel of judges in the St. Thomas finals of the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (GSIC).
School of Education Dean Campbell Advocates For Student Teachers Amidst COVID-19 Changes
School of Education Dean Kathlene Holmes Campbell has been working tirelessly over the past six weeks advocating for her students on everything from the number of “face-to-face" weeks of student teaching required to the way teacher performance assessments are conducted.
Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Teachers in Shift to Distance Learning
The School of Education's teacher education student teachers have been tapped to help with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.
USG Votes to Bolster Student Emergency Fund
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A Student Emergency Financial Assistance Program for COVID-19-related financial hardships has been launched with funds from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Student Affairs and recent donations.
Love Prevails for Tony Eicher ’12 and Annie Dupslaff ’10
Anthony (Tony) Eicher ’12 and Annie Dupslaff ’10 planned to share one of the happiest days of their lives with 160 friends and family on Saturday, March 21. Amidst the social distancing of the new coronavirus, they canceled their original plans – but not the wedding.
Humans of St. Thomas: Stephen ‘Chip’ Spadafora
Meet Stephen 'Chip' Spadafora, mechanical engineering major, founder of Tommie Outdoors and VISION participant.
Winners Announced in St. Thomas Business Plan Competition
Schulze Hall was overflowing with innovative ideas on Friday during the annual St. Thomas Business Plan Competition, where $38,000 was awarded to budding entrepreneurs.
Key Partnerships Help School of Education Diversify Minnesota’s Teaching Workforce
St. Thomas’ School of Education is constantly working to help increase the number of teachers of color in the classroom through various partnerships, including two with state-funded teaching preparation programs – Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color, and Grow Your Own.
Schulze Teaching Fellows Help Boost Young Readers’ Skills
Schulze Teaching Fellows work with children who need some literacy support at two Catholic elementary schools – St. Helena and St. Thomas More in St. Paul.
New Center for Well-Being Celebrates Grand Opening
The Haggerty Family Foundation Facility for the Center for Well-Being celebrated its grand opening Wednesday.
Meet the Finalists: Tommie Award Voting Feb. 11-13
This year’s Tommie Award finalists – Keanu Daley, Logan Monahan and Danielle Wong – all have impressive resumes.
Acclaimed Author Nikki Grimes Speaks About Children’s Literacy at Hubbs Conference
Nikki Grimes, award-winning New York Times bestselling author, is this year’s Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference keynote speaker.
Dream. Hope. Believe. Do: Principal Mauri Melander Friestleben Celebrates, Nurtures and Champions Students
As principal of Lucy Craft Laney School, Mauri Melander Friestleben helped create a place where children are celebrated and championed.
Dean’s Forum: Why Not Black Males?
Educator Michael V. Walker spoke about assisting black male youth achieve success at the School of Education Dean’s Forum on Dec. 4 at Thornton Auditorium on the Minneapolis campus.
Purple History: Purple Pride
St. Thomas' love of purple has a long and storied history, one that continues today with a passion St. Thomas community members show in many ways.
2019 Fowler Business Concept Challenge Awards $84,000 in Scholarships
The excitement was contagious at the 2019 Fowler Business Concept Challenge competition held at St. Thomas' Anderson Student Center as $84,000 in scholarships were awarded.
School of Law Board of Governors’ Eileen Lach – Trailblazer, Thought Leader, Giver
Minnesota native Eileen Lach, a member of the School of Law's board of governors, is a thought leader in ethics and artificial intelligence.
Humans of St. Thomas: Hayley Dunning
St. Thomas School of Education student Hayley Dunning has wanted to be a teacher since she was in middle school. That dream brought the senior from Littleton, Colorado, to St. Thomas.
St. Thomas Top Doctoral Institution in Minnesota for Study Abroad, International Enrollment Steady
The Institute of International Education recently released Open Doors Report 2019 shows St. Thomas has the most international students (705) among private universities in Minnesota and remains fourth in the state overall for international enrollment. St. Thomas currently ranks 17th in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation at doctoral institutions (772 students), and the top in Minnesota.
Engineering Award Winner Elaine Reeves ’09 Puts Compliance, Sustainability in Spotlight
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has named Elaine Reeves ’09 one of the recipients of its Distinguished New Engineer award, which honors women who have demonstrated outstanding technical performance, as well as leadership in professional organizations and the community, in the first 10 years of their career.
‘Retaining Teachers’ Event at Wilder Foundation
With a teacher shortage affecting schools across the nation, the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Education Evolving teamed up to examine what can be done to increase teacher retention and what conditions enable teachers to thrive in their schools.
Center for Well-Being Updates – Opening Dates, New Staff
Last year, St. Thomas leaders announced plans for the Center for Well-Being, a facility on campus offering an integrated approach to the health care needs of the St. Thomas community. We now have more details about Well-Being, including opening dates.