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In Our Prayers: Gary B. Sauer
In Our PrayersGary B. Sauer, a beloved Twin Cities entrepreneur and philanthropist, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends. He was 81. Gary's Catholic faith was the foundation of his generosity. His commitment to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School as a founding board member ensured that youth living in…
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In Our Prayers: Susan S. Morrison
In Our PrayersSusan Schmid Morrison, a longtime University of St. Thomas benefactor, passed away on March 31 surrounded by family. She was 86. Sue Morrison cared deeply about the success of St. Thomas and its students. She and her husband, John, who has served on the university’s Board of Trustees since 1996, devoted more than 30 years… -
In Our Prayers: Dr. John B. Molidor ’73
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of Dr. John B. Molidor ’73, a distinguished alumnus, educator, neuroscientist and leader, who died March 26 at the age of 74. Molidor earned his undergraduate degree from St. Thomas before completing his Ph.D. at Michigan State University. He dedicated his life to advancing medical education,… -
In Our Prayers: Seham Hassen
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community is mourning Seham Hassen, a Morrison Family College of Health student who passed away on Monday, March 23. The 22-year-old senior was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health and was set to graduate in May of this year. A resident of Minneapolis, Seham graduated from Robbinsdale Armstrong High… -
Vatican Astronomer Explores Faith, Science During St. Thomas Visit
Quotes from the QuadOn clear nights in rural Kenya, where Brother Guy Consolmagno once served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the mid-1980s, he would carry a small telescope outside and draw a crowd. “Everybody wanted to look through the telescope,” he said. Consolmagno, who now lives in Italy, invited Kenyan farmers, students and families to peer through… -
St. Thomas Professor Joins New York Film Academy Documentary Workshop
Professional NotesAura Wharton-Beck, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of St. Thomas, is currently participating in the Six-Week Documentary Workshop at the New York Film Academy after receiving a grant from the Raymond J. Christensen Foundation. The program trains participants in the principles, techniques and craft of documentary filmmaking through both… -
Health Leaders Gather at St. Thomas for Inaugural Morrison Lecture
Quotes from the QuadWhat does it mean to care for people in a fractured world? That was the question at hand during the inaugural Morrison Lecture held at the University of St. Thomas. The discussion brought together Sister Mary Haddad, RSM, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association of the United States; Jamie Verbrugge, president and CEO… -
Women's Basketball Head Coach Ruth Sinn to Retire After 2025-26 Season
AthleticsA mainstay of University of St. Thomas women's basketball for more than two decades, head coach Ruth Sinn announced she will retire following the 2025-26 season. Sinn, who has spent 25 years with the program as both a player and coach, will be honored and celebrated during the team's final regular-season home game on Feb.… -
Statement Regarding Shelter-in-Place on Feb. 9, 2026
University NewsOn Monday afternoon, the University of St. Thomas received a message from an individual claiming to be on campus with a firearm, threatening to harm himself. St. Thomas responded by issuing a shelter-in-place order for both campuses and the university’s Public Safety Department coordinated with local law enforcement to assess the situation. The university lifted…