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Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement
People & CultureMaster's and doctoral students from schools and colleges across the University of St. Thomas gathered in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony honored graduate students from the Morrison Family College of Health and the Opus College of Business, while the 12:30 p.m.…
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Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement
PhotosNearly 1,400 undergraduate students became the newest alumni of the University of St. Thomas as they walked — or danced — across the commencement stage at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on May 23. Thousands of proud family members, friends, faculty and staff cheered on the graduates at the day’s three ceremonies. Health, Education, Engineering:… -
Sights and Sounds: DFC 2026 Commencement
University NewsFor many graduates of the 2026 Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, commencement represented more than the completion of an associate degree. It represented persistence, confidence and Ohana - family. “We didn’t get here by having everything figured out,” student speaker Mai Vang AA '26 told his classmates during the ceremony, which… -
Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service
University NewsAcademic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas presented five faculty with universitywide awards in May 2026. The honors celebrate faculty who embody the mission of the university through their teaching, scholarship and service. In recognition of their excellence, all award recipients will receive professional development funding, and their names will be added to plaques… -
15 DFC Graduates Earn Full-Ride Scholarships to Continue at St. Thomas
Diversity, Equity and InclusionFifteen graduates of the Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas have been awarded the DFC Excellence Scholarship, a full-tuition award that allows them to continue directly into bachelor’s degree programs at St. Thomas. “Being selected as a DFC Excellence Scholar is truly meaningful to me,” said Daniel Akinola. “This scholarship not only… -
St. Thomas Day Spotlights Six Tommie Honorees
AlumniOn St. Thomas Day May 6, the University of St. Thomas recognized and celebrated Tommies who are sparking meaningful change in the world as they live and extend the St. Thomas mission. These Tommies are making an incredible impact on campus, in the local communities, across the country and around the world. The 2026 recipients… -
Journalism Under Pressure: Major Garrett at Finding Forward
University NewsMajor Garrett still remembers what it felt like to walk into a newsroom and see the morning paper waiting on his desk. “It’s about this thick,” he said, demonstrating with his fingers set apart. “Five sections. Pictures are great, the headlines are great, the story selection is amazing. And you look around the newsroom… and… -
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… -
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…