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St. Thomas' Under-Told Stories Project Earns Emmy Nod for Series on Global Waste Trail
Professional Notes“Toxic Trifecta,” a vivid and sobering series about the global industry in junk cars, computers and clothing, has been nominated for a national News & Documentary Emmy Award. Produced for PBS News Hour by the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St Thomas, the series was filmed mostly in Ghana late in 2024, tracking…
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Photos: Arena Construction on Home Stretch at St. Thomas
AthleticsConstruction on the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas is about to enter its final summer sprint. With less than six months until opening, crews are beginning to roll out the finishing touches on the roughly 5,000-seat multiuse arena. As new milestones are reached daily, the future home for St.… -
St. Thomas Surpasses $131M Fundraising Goal for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsIn a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. “This is a monumental day for the University of St. Thomas and St. Thomas Athletics,”… -
An ‘Amen’ to Empathy: Finding Power in Understanding the ‘Other’
University NewsRabbi Sharon Brous, a co-founder and lead rabbi of the IKAR Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, has some ideas for people who are feeling disconnected, isolated, and polarized: Be brave with your pain, and brave when you meet people who are hurting (or who have hurt you). Be present. Seek encounter. And make time for… -
Statement Regarding American Flag on Minneapolis Campus
Early on the morning of March 26, the American flag was mistakenly hung incorrectly outside the University of St. Thomas’ downtown Minneapolis campus by a security contractor. A St. Thomas Public Safety officer later noticed and immediately corrected the issue and notified the third-party provider. The university sincerely apologizes for this mistake. The security contractor… -
WATCH: Elevating the Arts at the University of St. Thomas
ArtsArts play a central role in education at St. Thomas, helping to bring creativity to all academic fields. Buoyed by record-setting philanthropy and a wide range of new facilities, opportunities to engage with the arts are flourishing across campus. Notable examples in Schoenecker Center are new music spaces, the Gearen Stage and Sarah Rose Hall,… -
New Schulze Executive Fellow of Entrepreneurial Practice Announced at St. Thomas
Professional NotesThe Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business announced the appointment of Jack Dempsey as the new Schulze Executive Fellow of Entrepreneurial Practice at the University of St. Thomas. Jack Dempsey has been an adjunct professor for the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship since 2022, teaching a variety of applied courses including the… -
St. Thomas President Rob Vischer Elected to ACCU Board of Directors
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Robert K. Vischer has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). Vischer, who in 2023 was appointed the 16th president in St. Thomas’ 140-year history – is one of five member presidents selected to serve a first term on the board… -
In Our Prayers: Elizabeth ‘Liz’ A. Johnson
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers longtime University of St. Thomas employee Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson, who passed away on Feb. 20. Johnson, who worked at the university for 29 years, was diagnosed in 2022 with Lewy body dementia. Johnson had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed and cherished. Her genuine warmth and kindness made…