St. Thomas Team Places in Top Five at Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
St. Thomas’ BraillEazy ended up as one of the top five teams in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge.
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St. Thomas Documents George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art from Across the Globe
The Urban Art Mapping Research Project operates a George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art database, which documents examples of street art from around the world that have emerged since Floyd’s killing as part of an ongoing movement demanding social justice and equality.
National Urban Alliance and St. Thomas Hold Virtual Summer Institute
The National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (NUA) and the University of St. Thomas are teaming up for a three-day Summer Institute focused on training K-12 educators to help every child reach their potential.
Q&A with Morrison Family College of Health’s MayKao Hang
COVID-19 has put the health care system in the spotlight. Dr. MayKao Hang, vice president and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, has been following the pandemic closely as she brings her vision for the college to life.
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.
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.