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St. Thomas Day Elevates Work of Seven Outstanding Tommies
People & CultureTommies everywhere seek to inspire change as they live and extend the St. Thomas mission. With approximately 120,000 alumni worldwide, that’s a huge impact. The University of St. Thomas elevates their extraordinary contributions at the annual St. Thomas Day celebration. Held this year on April 24, seven exemplary individuals – students, faculty and alumni –…
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University of St. Thomas Student Recognized on ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Center for the Common GoodMaggie Sutton ’24 is one of 137 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work during the 2023 election cycle. “Maggie is a shining example of nonpartisan democratic engagement, demonstrated through her exceptional dedication to advocacy, voter education, and voter registration initiatives at the University of St. Thomas,” said Manuela Hill-Muñoz, director of social… -
In Our Prayers: Mary Jo ‘Josie’ Driscoll
In Our PrayersMary Jo “Josie” Driscoll, a University of St. Thomas employee for more than 35 years, died unexpectedly on March 24. During her time at St. Thomas, Driscoll worked in the Dean of Students Office and the office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Driscoll retired in 2004 but returned to St.… -
Professor Klein Discusses Justice and Relationship-Building
People & CultureDr. Mike Klein, an assistant professor in the department of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church community at a Meet The Authors Sunday Forum on April 14. Klein and Sharon Lennartson, chairwoman of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community (MMDTC), shared information about the MMDTC… -
When Students Become the Teachers, Everyone Learns
Tommie ExpertsA traditional college professor is a “sage on the stage,” which is a wise scholar who imparts the necessary knowledge – usually via a “chalk and talk” lecture – for their students to transform into competent professionals and well-rounded human beings. At the University of St. Thomas, faculty lean toward being a “guide on the… -
College of Health Receives Grant to Support School Social Worker Pipeline
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthThe School of Social Work at the Morrison Family College of Health just received a $622,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to help attract and prepare students for a career in K-12 school social work. Facing a shortage of support services staff in schools across Minnesota and the nation, the funds will allow… -
Director of Photography to Premiere Film on The Fishing Hat Bandit
Professional NotesMark Brown, director of photography and visual media at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, has directed and produced a new documentary film, The Fishing Hat Bandit. The feature-length documentary will premiere at the 2024 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The film explores the life of John Whitrock, aka The Fishing Hat Bandit,… -
College of Health Receives Nearly $1 Million Grant to Address Opioid Epidemic
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthA $900,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services will allow the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas to quickly train more students to serve on the front lines of the opioid crisis. The School of Social Work will use the funds to develop and launch a new co-occurring… -
Former Athletic Director Francis ‘Frank’ Mach ’55 Passes Away at 90
AthleticsFrancis ‘Frank’ Mach ’55, a Tommie Award winner, 25-year athletic director, St. Thomas Athletics Hall of Fame member and faculty member, died on March 18. He was 90 years old. Mach was a Tommie All-American football player in the 1950s who returned to St. Thomas as athletic director in 1968. According to a fall 2003…