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Office of Student Data and Registrar Publishes Federal Privacy Notice for Students
University NewsThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, prohibits postsecondary educational institutions from disclosing the education records of students to most third parties without the student’s written consent. However, certain information is considered “directory information” and may be disclosed without consent. It is important that students understand what personal data is protected and the additional action that must be taken if additional protection is desired.
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Humans of St. Thomas: Haley Sonneman
Humans of St. ThomasWith a nine-hour time difference during her deployment to Southeast Asia with the Air Force, junior Haley Sonneman had a couple key people on speed dial: Veterans Resource Center Director Norm Ferguson and veteran academic adviser Nicholas Doten. -
The Toro Company and The Hoffman Family Foundation Grant $3 Million to Name the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership
University NewsThe Toro Company and The Hoffman Family Foundation have committed $3 million to the University of St. Thomas to create the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership. -
Alumnus Ben Conway Helps Convert Four Seasons NYC to Sanctuary
COVID-19 ResponseBen Conway '17 MS in technology management and his team at Ecolab have helped transform the Four Seasons Hotel NYC into a sanctuary site for medical workers. -
School of Law Student at the Heart of Minnesota's PPE Distribution
COVID-19 ResponseSt. Thomas School of Law student Trevor Brink has been working since April 9 as the executive officer of his National Guard company and in charge of managing the Minnesota Department of Health’s personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution warehouse. -
The Hard Work Ahead
Diversity, Equity and InclusionOur community and our nation are experiencing immense distress and pain over all that surrounds the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis policemen. George Floyd – one more black man in generations of black people who have been victims of systemic and relentless racism. And while this time it is under our noses in the Twin Cities, it’s rampant and persistent across our nation, and yet again we resoundingly say, “Enough is enough!” How many times can we say this? Have we lost our credibility? Where is our humanity? -
St. Thomas Closed and Classes Cancelled June 4-5
Diversity, Equity and InclusionIn recognition of both the life and tragic death of Mr. Floyd, the University of St. Thomas will be closed, and all classes will be cancelled on Thursday and Friday, June 4 and 5. -
Update on George Floyd Case Response and Curfew Information
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAs we head into the weekend, we want each of you to know that our community is here for you as we collectively reel from and grieve the tragic death of George Floyd. Violence against black communities lives in our history, and racial injustices perpetuate today. This behavior is unacceptable and leaves us concerned for the emotional and physical well-being of our students, staff and faculty. -
Minnesota Private Colleges, Universities to Square off in Esports Tournament
University NewsThe first statewide intercollegiate esports tournament in Minnesota is set for June 5 and 6, pitting students of eight Minnesota schools in competition and highlighting the increasingly popular gaming’s growth at St. Thomas and across the state.