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St. Thomas Student Named Fulbright Semifinalist
Global Learning and StrategyUniversity of St. Thomas senior Ellie Patronas is a semifinalist for the 2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. She hopes to use the Fulbright opportunity to fulfill her dream of studying urban art in Greece. Fulbright is an international, cultural, and educational exchange program that gives students the opportunity to achieve academic goals, while also allowing…
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VIDEO: What Is Catholic Seminary Actually Like?
Faith and MissionEver wonder what life is like for seminarians? Well, in this video, seminarian J.P. Thornton provides a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a seminarian at The Saint Paul Seminary. Thornton captures a full day at the seminary, from 6:30 a.m. holy hour to when he goes to bed. Within the business of prayer time,… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Annabel Schueneman ’24
Humans of St. ThomasSince her freshman year, Tommie Award finalist Annabel Schueneman ’24 has welcomed prospective students to the University of St. Thomas through her role as a tour guide. But she’s more than a friendly face. As a member of the Aquinas Scholars Honors Program, she also embodies the university’s values through her dedication to academics and… -
English Professor Publishes New Book Translation
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas English Professor Dr. Raymond MacKenzie recently had his book translation of Gustave Flaubert’s Sentimental Education published by University of Minnesota Press. First published in French in 1869, Sentimental Education recounts the life of a young man named Frédéric during the French Revolution. Sentimental Education intertwines the personal, the intimate, and the… -
First-Year Student Named Finalist in Broadway World’s Next on Stage
Humans of St. ThomasWhen first-year student Ashley Wongbi entered the University of St. Thomas, she knew she wanted to be a part of the performing arts. “Theater was a big part of me growing up,” Wongbi reflected. “I started in sixth grade through musicals at school. I started choir and started taking dance classes as well. When I… -
Campus Ministry Celebrates Students’ Faith Traditions During the Holiday Season
Faith and MissionDuring the holiday season at the University of St. Thomas, Campus Ministry provides the opportunity for students to celebrate their faith traditions. Campus Ministry celebrates Advent by hosting several events, including Christmas Cards for Prisoners, the Peer Ministry Advent Calendar, Tommie Catholic, and Pancakes with Jesus that highlight the celebration of Advent and Christmas. In… -
Center for Well-Being Focuses on Developing Resilience
People & CultureGiven the numerous challenges that students face today, fostering resilience has become more crucial than ever. At the Center for Well-Being located at the University of St. Thomas, developing resilience is a central focus so students emerge stronger from their college years. With the impact of social media and a pandemic, students are more prone… -
Biology Professor Named Finalist in Agar Art Competition
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas Biology Department Professor Joanna Klein’s passion for “Star Trek” recently landed her submission in the American Society for Microbiology Agar Art competition a finalist slot. The contest encourages scientists, artists and the general public to use live microbes as their palette and petri plates as their canvas. Contestants create agar art… -
Father Andrew Jaspers ’13 Provides Comfort to the Sick
Faith and MissionDuring a time of fear and uncertainty, Father Andrew Jaspers ’13 provided comfort to those afflicted with COVID-19. Jaspers, an adjunct faculty member in the University of St. Thomas Philosophy Department, became a hospital chaplain when the pandemic began. He served full time at Hennepin County Medical Center. “That was ground zero in Minnesota for…