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St. Thomas Enrollment Remains Steady, Strong
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas reached its highest undergraduate enrollment in a decade this fall, welcoming 6,784 students as demand for a St. Thomas education remains strong. Total undergraduate enrollment, which includes 6,579 students seeking four-year degrees in addition to the 205 students pursuing two-year degrees at Dougherty Family College (DFC), increased slightly from 6,750…
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Arthur Brooks on Finding Happiness and Meaning in a Distracted World
University NewsSuccess doesn't always bring happiness. But bestselling author and scholar Arthur Brooks, who studies the science of happiness, says understanding happiness requires looking beyond how we feel at any given moment. "Happiness isn't a feeling any more than the smell of turkey is Thanksgiving dinner," Brooks said. "The smell of the turkey is evidence of… -
Updated Statement Regarding Off-Campus Video Incident
The University of St. Thomas today issued the following update: The student shown in a video that began circulating widely on social media last week has decided to withdraw from St. Thomas. The university is sharing this information at the request of the student and her family. Additionally, the following statement from the student has… -
Statement Regarding Social Media Video
The university is aware of the video circulating on social media of an off-campus incident involving one of our students. We hear the concerns being raised and recognize the impact this incident is having on members of our community. Please know the university began looking into this incident as soon as it became aware. While… -
Rachel Schauer Receives Regional Staff Sustainability Award
Professional NotesRachel Schauer, program manager in the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, has received the 2026 Staff Member (Re)Cognition Award from the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS). The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to enriching their campuses and communities through sustainability leadership, collaboration, and meaningful change. Schauer was nominated by Dr. Maria Dahmus,… -
Jesuit Slaveholding Exhibit Makes National Debut at St. Thomas
Racial Justice InitiativeA new immersive exhibition centering descendants of 314 Black men, women and children sold by the Jesuits in 1838 is making its national debut at the University of St. Thomas. “What We Inherit: Truth, Repair, and a Promise to the Future” explores the history of Jesuit slaveholding and how that history was lost, rediscovered and… -
St. Thomas Launches Its Largest-Ever Campaign to Prepare the Next Generation of Leaders
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas believes the value of a college education isn’t measured simply by the degrees it awards, but by the impact its graduates have on the world. That belief is inspiring extraordinary philanthropic support. Minnesota’s largest private university today publicly launched Be Brilliant. Be Bold. The Campaign for St. Thomas, a $1… -
In Our Prayers: Remembering Terry Peck
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas mourns the loss of former Tommie Tennis head coach Terry Peck, 78, who passed away during his battle with cancer on Aug. 15. Peck’s career as the head coach for both the Tommie Men’s and Women’s Tennis program spans 26 years (1993-2019). Terry also spent six years as an assistant… -
In Our Prayers: Remembering Nathaniel L. Johnson
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas is mourning the loss of Nathaniel L. Johnson, an 18-year-old from Elk River who was planning to begin his studies at the university this fall. He passed away Monday, Aug. 10. Nathaniel graduated this past spring from Elk River High School and planned to major in finance and economics at…