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Class of 2025: St. Thomas Makes Strides Toward Diversity Goals
University NewsThe Class of 2025 is officially St. Thomas’ most diverse class ever. This incoming, first-year class of students is more racially, globally and economically diverse than that of any previous year, according to the final count from the fall semester. Additionally, the final numbers show year-over-year increases in the number of first-generation college students, and…
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University of St. Thomas and Twin Cities Corn Maze Partner for the 2021 Season
AthleticsIn honor of the University of St. Thomas' inaugural season as a Division I institution, the Twin Cities Corn Maze has themed its 2021 corn maze St. Thomas style. The Twin Cities Corn Maze was founded by Bert Bouwman, who is an experienced farmer and corn maze developer. He and his wife Molly, along with… -
Calling All Tommies: Write Our New Fight Song!
AthleticsThe transition to Division I athletics was a big, bold move for St. Thomas, and the university is holding a contest to create a fight song to mark the move to D-I. The contest is open to all St. Thomas students, faculty, staff and alumni. While St. Thomas has an alma mater (college anthem), the… -
Students Lead Rally Against Racism
Anti-racism effortsA student-led solidarity gathering drew St. Thomas community members to the heart of campus today to take a stand against racism and hate. Approximately 200 students, faculty and staff members joined the peaceful rally at the John P. Monahan Plaza outside Anderson Student Center (ASC). The event was planned by St. Thomas’ multicultural student organizations after posters and stickers referencing a… -
In the News: Football and Fatherhood – Glenn Caruso
In the NewsGlenn Caruso, the head football coach at the University of St. Thomas, was diagnosed with leukemia at age four and was told he’d be dead in a year. In an interview with Midco Sports Magazine, the now 47-year-old said he credits his dad’s determination to not give up as to what saved his life. An… -
In Our Prayers: Laura Deuberry
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Laura Anne Deuberry, a longtime St. Thomas employee, who died on Sept. 8, 2021, at the age of 73. Laura spent 28 years at St. Thomas as director of purchasing and was promoted to director of facility interiors planning in 2003. A memorial Mass is planned for 10:30 a.m. on… -
U.S. News Ranks St. Thomas Among Nation’s Best Value Schools
University NewsWhen it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas the top value in Minnesota, and one of the best values in the nation. Minnesota’s largest private university is the state’s highest ranked national institution on the Best Value Schools list in the latest U.S. News Best Colleges report. St. Thomas… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Randy Shoemake
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Randy Shoemake, who died unexpectedly at his home in western Kentucky, Aug. 26 at the age of 62. Randy is the youngest brother of Bob Shoemake, director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning. Randy is survived by his two children and four brothers. His funeral will be held Sept.… -
Men's Hockey to Host St. Cloud State at Xcel Energy Center
AthleticsSt. Thomas' Division I athletics debut will continue this fall on Minnesota's biggest hockey stage. The Tommies today announced the men's hockey team will host national power St. Cloud State on Oct. 3 at Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Sept.…