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Jerome Benner: Bringing St. Thomas Neighbors Inside the Arches
Humans of St. ThomasJerome Benner believes in the power of a good cup of joe. But rarely will you see him enjoying that java alone. The new director of neighborhood and community relations at the University of St. Thomas, Benner is often found at nearby coffee shops in conversation with neighbors, city leaders and campus stakeholders. Tasked with…
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Keya Luta Win Hunt on Bringing Native Representation to the Volleyball Court
Humans of St. ThomasGrowing up, Keya Luta Win Hunt ’26 didn’t always see herself represented on the volleyball court. Now, a setter on the University of St. Thomas volleyball team, she hopes to help inspire a new generation of Native student-athletes. Hunt is an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Her father is Ho-Chunk and Leech… -
Larry Fitzgerald Jr. Shares Message of Greatness Beyond the Game
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeWidely considered one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. has some particularly impressive career stats. In 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Fitzgerald racked up 121 touchdowns, 17,492 receiving yards, was selected for the Pro Bowl 11 times, and the list goes on. But doing great things doesn’t necessarily make… -
St. Thomas Club Sports Experiencing Boom in Division I Era
People & CultureRachel Bartel ’24 was at a crossroads in 2020. The first-year student loved her new community at the University of St. Thomas, but she yearned for a piece of home. A longtime sailing enthusiast, she needed to get back on the water. “At first it was something I thought I didn’t need in college, but… -
VIDEO: Tommies Elevate Fan Experience for Minnesota Vikings
People & CultureA sea of purple takes over U.S. Bank Stadium each Minnesota Vikings home game. But look a little closer, past the Helga helmets and countless Justin Jefferson jerseys, there’s a slightly different shade of purple: Tommie purple. This fall, a small army of University of St. Thomas students are fanning out across the stadium, greeting… -
Kate Kapsner: Student Body President Realizes Dreams
Humans of St. ThomasUniversity of St. Thomas student body president Kate Kapsner ’24 is a goal setter. She envisioned her dream job when she was a 16-year-old high school sophomore. Her plan was to line up that job before beginning her senior year of college. Goal achieved. Kapsner recently accepted a full-time position at Ecolab, her dream employer,… -
St. Thomas Hosted Meal Packing Event for 9/11 Day of Service
People & CultureThe University of St. Thomas hosted a meal packing event on campus Monday as part of a larger effort to transform the anniversary of 9/11 into a day of doing good. Together, students and community members packed 235,000 meals to be distributed throughout the Twin Cities community. The Twin Cities Meal Pack for 9/11 Day… -
Sights and Sounds: Class of 2027’s March Through the Arches
Quotes from the QuadThere were plenty of high-fives, smiles and piggyback rides as the Class of 2027 marched side by side onto the University of St. Thomas campus Sept. 5. March Through the Arches is an annual rite of passage, and this year’s class embraced the fall tradition on a particularly warm September morning. As the first-year students… -
Meet Five Tommie Football Players From Around the Country
AthleticsIt’s time for the Pioneer Football League champions to start defending their title. St. Thomas officially kicks off the season with its home opener on Saturday, Sept. 2, hosting Black Hills State University. The Tommies are coming off a historic 2022 season, in which they won their first Pioneer Football League title in just their…