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St. Thomas Breaks Ground on the Schoenecker Center
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationBolstering its reputation as an industry leader in STEAM education, St. Thomas broke ground May 12 on the Schoenecker Center, a $110 million state-of-the-art complex that aims to break down barriers in collaborative learning. University leaders, the Board of Trustees and the campus community gathered on south campus at the future site of the world-class…
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Creating Spaces of Affirmation for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Arts & HumanitiesSt. Thomas sociology professor Dr. Patricia Maddox had what sounds like a conventional childhood. She was in the Girl Scouts, played saxophone in the marching band and spent time with her high school boyfriend. But under the surface, she was searching for more. “I was also harboring a bit of a secret,” Maddox said. “I… -
Making 'Good Trouble': Nkechukw Akpati Awarded New Racial Justice Scholarship
Diversity, Equity and InclusionNkechukw Akpati dreams of making a career out of using his own voice. Drawn to the idea of hosting his own talk show, Akpati loves to entertain. But before getting his name on a marquee, he’s working hard to lift up the voices of others. “When you come from a school where you’re in the… -
Outstanding Tommies Honored on St. Thomas Day
AlumniAs the University of St. Thomas prepares for the end of another successful academic year, it’s time to toast the best of the best. Honoring outstanding faculty, students and alumni, the university held its annual St. Thomas Day on Wednesday, May 4. St. Thomas Day recognizes the extraordinary contributions that members of the St. Thomas… -
Dougherty Family College Awards 16 Scholars Full-Tuition Scholarships to St. Thomas
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeEven just a few years ago, Heydee Ferman wasn’t sure if she would go to college. The daughter of immigrants, her path to higher education was far from clear. Now, a scholar preparing to graduate from Dougherty Family College, she’s set her sights on a much different horizon. “My whole family is immigrants, so seeing… -
Autism Acceptance Month: Embracing Neurodiversity in a More Inclusive World
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAutism awareness has come a long way since University of St. Thomas professor L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan first went looking for help. “There was one book at the library when my son was diagnosed in 1991,” Stansberry Brusnahan said. “And it wasn't a good one.” Facing down that massive void, she went to work, not… -
St. Thomas Leaders React to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's History-Making Confirmation to U.S. Supreme Court
Business & LawLeaders from across the University of St. Thomas community are reacting to the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Jackson is the first Black woman to join the nation’s highest court in its 233 years of existence. Jackson was confirmed earlier in April by the Senate and will be… -
Call to Action: Sustainability Week Aims to Be More Inclusive Than Ever
Sustainability & EnvironmentWhether you want to try your hand at raising a baby succulent or take a bite out of a vegan taco bowl, this year’s Sustainability Week at the University of St. Thomas will be more inclusive than ever. It’s all about getting as many people interested as possible in protecting our little home called Earth.… -
Ethics Leader Pushes for More Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Business & LawFrom deciding what to watch next on Netflix to ordering lunch from a robot, artificial intelligence (AI) is hard to escape these days. AI can streamline our lives, helping us make decisions before we even know what we want. But AI also has created serious hurdles, especially when it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion.…