Tommies Study Abroad: Around the World Over J-Term, Spring Semester
Hundreds of St. Thomas students are spending their J-Term and spring semesters studying abroad in courses across 27 countries, four states and nearly 100 cities around the world.
‘All Rise!’: Tom Alford ’07 J.D. Rises Through the Ranks
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Tom Alford '07 J.D. is one of the youngest judges in U.S. Military.
The Best of 2018: Newsroom, Photos, Social Media, Media Placements
To celebrate once again a phenomenal year for St. Thomas, we've put together a list of the top 10 most-read feature stories; our personal favorite Newsroom stories; our 10 favorite photos; the top social media posts; and our favorite media placements.
Action Plan to Combat Racism: December Update
OneStThomas has regular updates and a comprehensive view of the Action Plan to Combat Racism progress — accessible to all faculty, staff and students.
St. Thomas Recognized by St. Paul for Energy Efficiency
On Thursday, Nov. 29, Mayor Melvin Carter commended participants of Energize Saint Paul’s Race to Reduce energy benchmarking program. St. Thomas was recognized for its work through facilities management, which has been a key contributor to the university's evolving efforts around sustainability.
Food Recovery Network Turns Waste to Sustainability at St. Thomas
Senior environmental science and biology major Hannah Wallace runs the St. Thomas chapter of the Food Recovery Network, a nationwide student movement that works to reduce the amount of food waste at colleges and universities.
2018 Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Office of Study Abroad congratulates the winners of this year’s annual Study Abroad Photo Contest.
St. Thomas Approves New Undergraduate Curriculum
St. Thomas has approved a new undergraduate curriculum.
St. Thomas to Host High School Summer Business Camp
The University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship has announced it will host BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture career and leadership summer camp for high school students at its St. Paul campus July 7-12, 2019.
Building a Beacon of Faith
As the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas nears its 100th birthday, an expansion will make it more accessible, functional and welcoming.
President Sullivan Office Hours Still Available
Appointments are still available for President Julie Sullivan’s December office hours. To schedule a 15-minute appointment with the president, please call Karen Hennes, (651) 962-6500.
CAS Hosts First Teach-in Tuesday on Race, Social Science
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff filled the OEC Auditorium on Tuesday for the first College of Arts and Sciences Teach-in Tuesday event. The hour-long discussion focused on the research of Mamie Phipps Clark and her husband, Kenneth Clark, and led to a dialogue with audience members.
Tommie-Johnnie Football 2019 to be Held at Allianz Field
Minnesota United and the University of St. Thomas today announced that the University of St. Thomas football team will host Saint John’s University on Oct. 19, 2019 at Allianz Field.
St. Thomas Wins First-ever Basketball Game at U.S. Bank Stadium
More than 1,000 purple-clad fans cheered Friday as the men's basketball team won the first-ever game played at U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, with an 85-70 win over UW-River Falls.
Update on the Action Plan to Combat Racism
Dear faculty, staff and students:
It has been nearly one month since we launched our Action Plan to Combat Racism and gathered for our campus wide anti-racism event. At that event, I stated that this moment ...
Please Remember in Your Prayers Meg Wilkes Karraker
Please remember in your prayers Meg Wilkes Karraker, professor emerita of sociology and founding director of the Luann Dummer Center for Women. She died Nov. 26.
A Brave New World: St. Thomas Leads in AI, Internet of Things, Machine Learning
Smart devices are everywhere and may help solve more and more complex problems.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Philip Byrne
Please remember in your prayers Philip B. Byrne, father of Nora Byrne Fitzpatrick, Associate Vice President of Financial Planning & Budgeting and grandfather of undergraduate student John Thuente.
University Announces Two New Residence Halls, Brady and Dowling Renovations, More Parking on Campus
Four Residence Life construction projects will begin on campus next summer. In addition to the Chapel Expansion announced last week, the University of St. Thomas is moving forward with plans to build two new residence halls with underground parking and to begin renovations at Brady and Dowling Residence Halls over the next three summers.
Post-incident Report Following Last Week’s USTALERT
A report of a potential threat on campus Thursday kicked off an investigation and subsequent USTALERT that there was no threat.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Dr. Malcolm Blumenthal
Please remember in your prayers Dr. Malcolm Blumenthal, husband of Dr. Marsha Blumenthal, professor emerita of economics.
University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
The chapel at the University of St. Thomas has served its campus well for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of donors, it will now be brought into the 21st century with expanded spaces and amenities that will serve the contemporary needs of the entire community.
Bringing a Tommie Home to Lead Athletics
The University of St. Thomas has a new vice president and director of athletics. Phil Esten ‘95 will return to his alma mater in January, bringing with him a breadth of experience from athletics leadership positions at Penn State University; the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University.
Synergy Program Aims to Help Diversify Accounting
Twenty-five high school students came together at St. Thomas on Thursday for the inaugural Synergy Program, a partnership between the accounting program and PricewaterhouseCoopers aimed at improving diverse representation in the accounting field.
Rev. Betancourt Named Auxiliary Bishop
On Sept. 18, His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Reverend Juan Miguel Betancourt Torres, SEMV, as Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford, Connecticut.