HOST: Dylan Barrett
Communication and journalism major Dylan Barrett is a jack of all trades, and master of several of them for good measure.
HOST: Bisrat Bayou
Bisrat Bayou is the University of St. Thomas undergraduate student body president and much more.
The Citizen Lawyer
St. Thomas Law alumni strengthen their communities through advocacy and leadership
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Sparks Innovative Ideas
Last Friday at Anderson Student Center’s James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, $62,000 in scholarships was awarded to an innovative group of students taking part in the Fowler Business Concept Challenge.
Irish Roots and a Novel
Both 1988 alumnae, mother and daughter Cecelia and Kathy MacDonald forged a special bond while collaborating on a novel set in Ireland.
St. Thomas’ Study Abroad Again Ranked in Top 10
St. Thomas is ranked 10th in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation at doctoral schools, once again landing in the top 10.
St. Thomas Junior Named a Principal Community Scholar
University of St. Thomas junior Madison Morehouse is one of this year’s Principal Community Scholars.
Tommie’s Body Positive Message Heard Around the World
Amy Pence-Brown ’05 MA holds body positive boot camps for women and teens, regularly blogs about issues, has just finished writing a book and frequently talks to media about the body positive work she does.
School of Education Dean Participates in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Convening
In early October, Dean of the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas Kathlene Holmes Campbell participated in “Reimagining Teacher Preparation Together, a two-day convening held by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle.
French Teacher’s Love of STEM Inspires Continuing Education at St. Thomas
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In the classroom, Caroline Little, a French teacher at Saint Thomas Academy for 17 years, constantly pushes the boundaries of what it is to be a language teacher by merging her love of all things French with her passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Four Students Named University Innovation Fellows
A group of University of St. Thomas students recently returned from the Stanford d.school where they took part in University Innovation Fellows training.
Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Center Award Competitive Grants
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development recently awarded two of their highest honors to four St. Thomas faculty members. Dr. Bruce Gleason and Dr. Mufaddal Baxamusa each received the University Scholars Grant, while Dr. Katharine Hill and Dr. Joshua Stuchlik each received the Distinguished Early Career Grant.
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
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.
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
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.
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.