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Business Learning Through Service Makes an Impact for 30 Years
Faith and MissionGenerating over $6.3 million dollars' worth of work at over 300 nonprofits in the Twin Cities per year, it is safe to say St. Thomas' Business Learning Through Service program has grown to make quite the splash since it was added to the university's curriculum in 1991. “It's been 30 years, which is pretty amazing,”…
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For the Common Good: Connecting Drivers to Attorneys
People & CultureSt. Thomas’ mission of enhancing the common good runs deeper and expands beyond the campus’ parameter. For many students, the saying has been woven into their identity throughout their four-year experience, even becoming some individuals’ life mantras. The Newsroom is highlighting some people who have studied at Opus College of Business undergraduate programs and who… -
For the Common Good: Mentoring Youth
People & CultureSt. Thomas’ mission of enhancing the common good runs deeper and expands beyond the campus’ parameter. For many students, the saying has been woven into their identity throughout their four-year experience, even becoming some individuals’ life mantras. The Newsroom is highlighting some people who have studied at Opus College of Business undergraduate programs and who… -
For the Common Good: Distributing Food in Cambodia
People & CultureSt. Thomas’ mission of enhancing the common good runs deeper and expands beyond the campus’ parameter. For many students, the saying has been woven into their identity throughout their four-year experience, even becoming some individuals’ life mantras. The Newsroom is highlighting some people who have studied at Opus College of Business undergraduate programs and who… -
Tommie Give Day Emphasizes the Generosity of the St. Thomas Community
St. Thomas 2025Within a 24-hour fundraising window, alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and the St. Thomas community came together to raise $2,588,427. With over 2,600 donors, Tommie Give Day exceeded its goal of receiving donations from 2,021 donors. Last year, St. Thomas raised $1,780,472, more than doubling the year prior. This year, Tommie Give Day met all four challenges (Donor Challenge, Class Year Challenge, Young Alumni Challenge… -
Join the Pilgrimage for Racial Reconciliation
Faith and MissionSaturday, Nov. 6, marks the Feast of St. Martín de Porres, the patron saint of social justice and racial harmony. In honor of St. Martín's Day, the Twin Cities community can partake in a prayer walk. The Pilgrimiage for Racial Reconciliation will begin at Church of the Ascension and end at the Basilica of Saint… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Poet and ‘Lake Street Speaks’ Author
Humans of St. ThomasRashaunea Ambers-Winston ’23 grew up in north Minneapolis and began her journey at St. Thomas in fall 2019 when she was admitted to Dougherty Family College (DFC) for an associate degree. With her hard work ethic and daily dedication to her studies, Ambers-Winston became a student who was recognized for her educational success, later receiving a full-tuition scholarship to transition to a bachelor’s degree program at St. Thomas, where she is studying business communication in Opus College of Business. Driven to live… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Brayden Hunt '21
Humans of St. ThomasBrayden Hunt '21, a civil engineering major who graduates at the end of this semester, served in the U.S. Navy for four years prior to becoming a Tommie. His specialty was person overboard lifeboat and rescue system operations during his time in the military. At St. Thomas, Hunt is one of the growing number of… -
St. Thomas Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Diversity, Equity and InclusionHispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 15, and St. Thomas organizations have scheduled many events to celebrate Latinx culture ranging from expert speakers on career opportunities to a community lunch with an alumna veteran. “It is important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight the contributions of our Latinos and Latinas on campus and in…