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Kari Rusch-Curl Named New Dean of Students
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas has named Kari Rusch-Curl as its new Dean of Students, effective Oct. 5. The appointment brings Rusch-Curl back to St. Thomas, where she previously served as an area director, managing women’s residence halls from 2005 to 2008. Rusch-Curl has more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience advancing student success,…
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President Rob Vischer Speaks on Student Flourishing at North Star Summit
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas President Robert K. Vischer says higher education should prepare students for more than their first job. Colleges should help students develop the skills, relationships and sense of purpose they need to flourish throughout their lives. “We are always telling students to lift their gaze in terms of your time at St.… -
In Our Prayers: Thomas Dolphin
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas mourns the loss of alumnus Thomas Dolphin, a former chair of the School of Law’s Board of Governors. He passed away on Sept. 19. After graduating with a bachelor's degree from St. Thomas in 1973, Dolphin spent 50 years in banking, transforming a small rural bank into 21st Century Bank,… -
Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck Honored at Hispanic Women National Gala
Professional NotesDr. Aura Wharton-Beck ’99 EdS, ’15 EdD, associate professor in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas, and her family were honored at the 29th Annual 100 Hispanic Women National, Inc. Gala in New Rochelle, New York. The 100 Hispanic Women National Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that aims to promote… -
A Love for Sports Fueled Student's Love for Humanity
Humans of St. ThomasNorah Barry ’26 thrives in an environment where people come together. Whether she's on the soccer field, volunteering or in the classroom, she is a light to all who meet her. A self-described “classic extrovert,” Barry thrives when she's surrounded by teammates. “I've always liked sports and team environments,” she said. “Both my brothers were… -
Faith on the Field: Kaitlyn Raymond '25 Reflects on Her Softball Journey at St. Thomas
AthleticsSoftball has been a constant passion in Kaitlyn "KK" Raymond’s life since she was about four years old. In recent years, her faith emerged as an equally defining part of her identity. For this Tommie outfielder, sports and faith are not entirely separate worlds. Her arrival at the University of St. Thomas in 2021 from… -
Dr. Jacob Benda Performs Solo Organ Concert at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey
Professional NotesDr. Jacob Benda, director of music, liturgy and sacred arts and organ area professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently held a concert when he visited Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey, after the restoration of an historic organ, dating back to 1913. Benda is reportedly the first American organist to have played in concert… -
Opus College of Business Staff Recognized for Community Entrepreneurship Program
Professional NotesDiane Paterson, director of the Small Business Development Center at Opus College of Business, and Barbra Olson, assistant director of the Small Business Development Center, received the 2025 USASBE Model Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator/Incubator Award from the United States of Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) for their Community Entrepreneurship Program. The Community Entrepreneurship Program is… -
Manjeet Rege Testifies at Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on the Impact of AI
Professional NotesDr. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, testified before the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee’s informational hearing on the impact of AI. In his testimony, Rege spoke about how AI is reshaping the labor market and how this could have both positive…