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Excel Scholars pose for a group photo after their presentations in McNeely Hall on July 26, 2018 in St. Paul.

Excel! Scholars Present Summer Research at Symposium

July 30, 2018

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Dougherty Family College, News, Our Community, Research, Top News, Two-year College, Uncategorized

After spending the past eight weeks working on research with faculty mentors, this year’s nine Excel! Scholars delivered their findings to a room filled with friends, family and faculty at McNeely Hall on July 26.

Fatoumata Jaiteh poses for a studio portrait on May 7, 2018 in St. Paul. Jaiteh started a nonprofit to support mothers in Gambia and is spending part of summer 2018 in Africa working with the organization. She is a member of student government and the Muslim Student Association.

Changemaker Fatoumata Jaiteh Leading Aid for Maternal Care in Gambia

Jordan Osterman '11

July 25, 2018

Academic News, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Homepage, News, Top News

Senior Fatoumata Jaiteh saw problems with maternal care at a hospital in her native Gambia during a visit last summer. Now, she's doing something to help.

Members of the Living Learning Community gather for dinner.

Feeling of Home: Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities Provide Stability

Anastasia Washburn ’20

July 16, 2018

2018 May, Academic News, Catholic Studies, Front Page, Lumen, News, Top News

The Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities provide the stability of home for students.

BrightSide employee Steven Fuller, left, and St. Thomas student Ben Kachian (Biology), center, talk with Ahmed, owner of North Side Food Market, while making weekend deliveries to neighborhood stores for BrightSide Produce in Minneapolis on September 30, 2017. BrightSide, a project conceived at St. Thomas and run with the help of students, brings healthy food (some of which comes from the St. Thomas stewardship garden) to underserved communities.

BrightSide Produce Brings Ingenuity, Collaboration to Food Desert Battle

Jordan Osterman '11

July 9, 2018

2018 Summer, Academic News, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, Department of Health & Exercise Science, English, Environmental Science, Homepage, Justice and Peace Studies, News, Political Science, Sustainability, Top News

University students deliver needed nutrition to neighborhoods in food deserts.

Dr. Chris Anson speaks to St. Thomas faculty at a Writing Across the Curriculum workshop in July.

Writing Across the Curriculum Celebrates Next Chapter

Jordan Osterman '11

June 27, 2018

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Social Work, Top News

Faculty gathered in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Wednesday to celebrate Chris Anson, who along with program director Erika Scheuer has developed and led St. Thomas’ Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program since 2009.

Conference Attendees Discuss Business in an Inclusive Economy

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

June 25, 2018

Catholic Studies, News, Opus College of Business, Top News

Approximately 200 scholars gathered at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus June 21-23 for the 10th International Conference on Catholic Social Thought and Business Education, and Sixth Colloquium on Christian Humanism in Business and Society.

St. Thomas Secures $1 Million to Support Student Success in Sciences

Jordan Osterman '11

June 20, 2018

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Homepage, News, Top News, Uncategorized

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St. Thomas has received a $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to support efforts to engage all students in science – regardless of background.

Student Deborah (Deb) Honore poses for a portrait April 26, 2018.

Student Videographer Works in India With Sam Lazaro

Doug Hennes '77

June 18, 2018

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, Homepage, News, Top News

Student videographer Deborah Honore worked with Fred de Sam Lazaro in India as part of the "Under-Told Stories" project."

Udner-Told Stories Project correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro poses for a portrait April 18, 2018 in the O'Shaughnessy Educational Center television studio. Taken for St. Thomas magazine.

Storyteller, Changemaker: UnderTold Stories Project Brings the World Home

Doug Hennes '77

June 18, 2018

2018 Summer, Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, Homepage, News, St. Thomas Magazine, Top News

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Fred de Sam Lazaro’s “Under-Told Stories” project at St. Thomas profiles social entrepreneurs who solve problems around the world.

Magma Cum Laude – Jill Schleicher ’11 Takes Volcanology to the Next Level

Jordan Osterman '11

June 11, 2018

2018 Summer, Academic News, Alumni, College of Arts and Sciences, Geology, Homepage, News, Our Community, Physics, Top News

Jill Schleicher ’11 researches what’s actually going on inside a volcano and how that information might inform predictions of when one will erupt.

Catholic Studies alum Ben Vasko teaches his sixth grade Latin class at Ave Maria Academy March 20, 2018 in Maple Grove, MN. Taken for Lumen magazine.

Teacher as Witness – Catholic Studies Alumni Lead as Both

Maura Kennedy ’19 CSMA and Michael Naughton

June 4, 2018

2018 May, Academic News, Alumni, Catholic Studies, Homepage, Lumen, News, Our Community, Top News

An alumna and the director of the Center for Catholic Studies discuss what makes a good teacher.

Catholic Studies Graduate Program Launches New Online Options

Newsroom

May 30, 2018

Academic News, Catholic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, For Students, Front Page, News, Notices

The Master of Arts in Catholic Studies (CSMA) Online program will launch this fall with the goal of reaching a new generation and creating more flexible learning opportunities for nontraditional students.

Sights and Sounds – Graduate Commencement

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

May 19, 2018

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The annual March Through the Arches, undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies bring the St. Thomas community together to recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2018. Sights and Sounds highlight...

Graduating seniors smile and laugh during the 2018 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony in O'Shaughnessy Stadium on May 18, 2018 in St. Paul.

Sights and Sounds – Undergraduate Commencement

Jordan Osterman '11

May 19, 2018

Academic News, Alumni, College of Arts and Sciences, Homepage, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Social Work, Tommie Traditions, Top News, Uncategorized

More than 1,300 undergraduate students officially became part of the St. Thomas alumni community on Saturday as the Class of 2018 received their degrees. O'Shaughnessy Stadium was filled with thousands more family, friends, faculty and staff as the university celebrated the accomplishments of so many Tommies.

Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced

Jordan Osterman '11

May 18, 2018

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, School of Education, School of Engineering

The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in May 2018.

Anthony and Green Recognized as Outstanding Academic Advisors

Jordan Osterman '11

May 18, 2018

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, Physics, Theology

Congratulations to Cara Anthony and Adam Green, who are the first two winners of a new faculty award that recognizes excellence in academic advising.

Class of ’18 in the Spotlight

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

May 14, 2018

Academic News, Athletics, College of Arts and Sciences, Current Students, Events, Homepage, Humans of St. Thomas, News, Opus College of Business, Research, School of Engineering, School of Social Work, Top News

Congratulations, Class of '18 – you did it! We celebrate some of the amazing accomplishments of your years at St. Thomas with a roundup of all the Newsroom stories spotlighting graduating seniors.

Dr. Jessica Hodge Appointed Faculty Director for Community Engagement

Sarah Pranadjaja

May 10, 2018

Academic News, For Faculty/Staff, Front Page, News, Notices, Sociology and Criminal Justice, Uncategorized

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for the Common Good are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jessica Hodge, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, as the faculty director for community engagement.

Finding Big Answers in Scaly Places

Cassie Froese '20, Newsroom Student Writer

May 10, 2018

Academic News, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, News, Top News

Most people don’t give lizards a second glance. St. Thomas biology associate professor Jerry Husak does.

Co-directors of the Murphy Institute Christopher Thompson (theology) and Elizabeth (Lisa) Schiltz (law) converse for the camera March 1, 2018 in Sitzmann Hall.

Christopher Thompson Becomes New Co-director of Murphy Institute

Newsroom

May 9, 2018

2018 May, Academic News, Catholic Studies, Lumen

Thompson joins Lisa Schiltz, Herrick Professor of Law and Thomas J. Abood Research Scholar, in directing the Murphy Institute.

Business in an Inclusive Economy

Kat Stultz ’19 CSMA and Monsignor Martin Schlag

May 9, 2018

2018 May, Academic News, Catholic Studies, Lumen

Learn how ‘common good’ applies to the world of business.

The Feeling of Home

Anastasia Washburn ’20

May 9, 2018

2018 May, Academic News, Catholic Studies, Lumen

The Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities provide the stability of home for students.

In Memoriam – Don J. Briel

Dave Deavel

May 9, 2018

2018 May, Academic News, Catholic Studies, Lumen

Some students called him James Bond for his cool demeanor and international travel, but he was seen more often as a wise intellectual and spiritual father.

Co-instructor Bo Bodnar works at a mixing board during a music business class at Essential Sessions music studio in St. Paul on March 7, 2013.

Students Become Industry Insiders in Evolving Music Business Program

Amy Carlson Gustafson

May 8, 2018

College of Arts and Sciences, Homepage, Music, News, Opus College of Business, Top News, Uncategorized

In its hybrid education and incredible partnership opportunities with Twin Cities music partners, St. Thomas' music business program is helping students become dynamic industry insiders.

Professional Notes for May 7, 2018

Sarah Pranadjaja

May 7, 2018

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Social Work, Uncategorized

Professional Notes highlight the accomplishments of St. Thomas faculty and staff throughout the year.