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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…
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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… -
St. Thomas Names Tom McGinnis as Deputy Director of Athletics
AthleticsTom McGinnis will serve as the University of St. Thomas Deputy Director of Athletics - Internal Operations. McGinnis joins the Tommies after 14 seasons at the University of Minnesota, where he served as the deputy athletics director. "What an exciting time to become a Tommie," McGinnis said. "I want to thank Dr. (Phil) Esten and… -
Tommie Cheer, Dance Shine on National Stage
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas cheer and dance teams placed at the UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The dance team brought home two fifth-place finishes and the cheer team took in two top-20 finishes Jan. 16-18 at ESPN Wide World of Sports. "As a coach, I couldn't be more proud of the… -
St. Thomas 2025 Year in Review
People & CultureIn 2025, the University of St. Thomas continued to build on its mission as a Catholic university committed to academic excellence, access, innovation, and community engagement. From stories on record enrollment to expanded scholarship opportunities and national recognitions, here’s a look at some of the top stories that shaped 2025 at St. Thomas. St. Thomas… -
Cheryl Reeve on the Business of Leading and the Art of Disagreement
AthleticsThe Minnesota Lynx’s champion coach and team executive discussed the rise of women’s basketball and navigating divides at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas. The rise in popularity of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been a major storyline the last few years in professional sports. Greater media visibility, increased… -
From Rondo Classrooms to Entrepreneurs, $12.3M Gift Expands St. Thomas’ Impact
Philanthropy in ActionEnabling human flourishing is at the heart of the University of St. Thomas’ partnerships with underserved communities. Now, thanks to a gift from Twin Cities philanthropists Gary and Pat Sauer, Minnesota’s largest private university is expanding efforts to support those communities by strengthening pathways to economic mobility and enhancing educational resources for local K-12 students.…