1968 and the War for America’s Soul
At the “1968 and the War for America’s Soul” conference, attendees remembered and discussed the events of that year, including the 1968 election.
Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Center Award Competitive Grants
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development recently awarded two of their highest honors to four St. Thomas faculty members. Dr. Bruce Gleason and Dr. Mufaddal Baxamusa each received the University Scholars Grant, while Dr. Katharine Hill and Dr. Joshua Stuchlik each received the Distinguished Early Career Grant.
Eleven St. Thomas Students at Clinton Global Initiative University
Eleven St. Thomas students representing eight commitments attended the Clinton Global Initiative University Oct. 19-21 in Chicago.
Mentor-Mentee: Conjuring the Dream Job Into Reality
Thanks in large part to his experiences in the School of Law's externship program, John Pauley '17 landed his dream job.
Civil Rights Leader Vernon Jordan Speaks With DFC Students
Longtime civil rights leader and successful businessman Vernon Jordan visited Dougherty Family College on Monday to speak with first-year students.
College of Arts and Sciences Adds Data Analytics Major
The University of St Thomas has added a new major – data analytics.
St. Thomas’ Hill Awarded Fellow Support to Get Out the Vote
The Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) selected School of Social Work associate professor Katharine Hill to receive funding to host a CEEP fellow this year.
Mentor-Mentee: Finding a Path Through History
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Bontu Gemeda spent a lot of her St. Thomas journey unsure of what she wanted to study, until the Excel! Scholars program and a faculty mentor helped her realize a passion for history.
Strong First-year Class Joins the Tommie Network
The first-year class maintains St. Thomas’ recent record-setting academic profile, with an average high school GPA of 3.6 and a mid-50th percentile ACT range of 24-29.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Deadline Oct. 22
The clock is ticking for anyone interested in entering this year’s Fowler Business Concept Challenge. With an Oct. 22 deadline, the Fowler is open to all St. Thomas students regardless of their major. The compe...
Osler, Sauter Contribute to National Discussion Around Kavanaugh Hearings
As the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have continued to unfold in recent weeks, St. Thomas faculty have made substantial contributions to the public discussion.
Benefits of Mindfulness Taking Hold at St. Thomas
Thanks to two pioneering individuals with St. Thomas ties and a group of dedicated colleagues, the 2,500-year-old practice of mindfulness is spreading across the University of St. Thomas.
Student Research: Tacit Knowledge in College Success, Gene Expression, Medicaid Crowd-out
While the student traffic across Summit Avenue is much lighter, things are far from quiet on the St. Thomas campus over the summer months. Dozens of Tommies - 44, to be exact - are spending their summer working full-time on research thanks to funding from St. Thomas grants, including Young Scholars, Community-based Research and Sustainability Scholars.
Center for College Sleep Study Gaining National Impact
A study out of the St. Thomas Center for College Sleep is gaining national impact.
Founder’s Day Celebrated at St. Thomas
Celebrating Founder's Day 100 years after the death of Archbishop John Ireland, the founding leader of St. Thomas, the community gathered on the St. Paul campus Sept. 25. Professor of Theology Bernard Brady spoke to those gathered about Ireland's vision as a changemaker.
A Dean’s Vision: Q&A With School of Education’s Kathlene Holmes Campbell
Kathlene Holmes Campbell started her new role as dean of the School of Education at the beginning of June. Over the past few months, Campbell has been busy getting the message out about her vision for the schoo...
School of Social Work Broadens Scope of Health at Annual Conference
More than 200 educators, students, social workers and health care practitioners gathered at St. Catherine University on Aug. 7 for the seventh annual Summit on Emerging Issues in Social Work Practice.
Tommies Make it to MN Cup Division Finals
Two companies with St. Thomas ties – Solupal and BarBud – are division finalists in this year’s MN Cup, the largest statewide startup competition in the nation.
Gift of $6.5 Million Supports DFC Students’ Path to Bachelor’s Degrees
Honoring their philanthropic legacy, the Martin Ryan and Richard Sterbenz Scholarship will support graduates of Dougherty Family College.
U.S. Bank Flash Mentoring Leads to New Career
Bank customers naturally assume that their information is kept confidential. For Tara Tittrington '17 MBC, an information security specialist at U.S. Bank, it's serious business – and a responsibility that she's well suited for as a self-described "most tenacious Tommie."
St. Thomas Joins #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship Program
The University of St. Thomas is one of 57 colleges and universities nationwide that has joined the #YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program, pledging to create scholarships for international students, helping them to study in the U.S.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Wants Your Ideas
All it takes is one idea. That’s the spirit behind the Fowler Business Concept Challenge. Open to all St. Thomas students regardless of their field of study, the Fowler is a chance to unleash your inner entrepreneur and win your share of more than $40,000 in scholarships
Center for Well-Being to Open in Fall 2019
“For our students to succeed academically and live happy, productive lives, it is imperative that we proactively care for their health and well-being.” That is the motivation Madonna McDermott said guided ...
Entrepreneurship Means More Than Just Start-ups
While most people think entrepreneurship is synonymous with business, it is far from the only career choice for majors in the field. In fact, many graduates take an “intrapreneurial” route allowing them the opportunity to bring their own, unique entrepreneurial skills into an established company looking for innovative employees to boost growth.
College of Arts and Sciences Announces Plans for Three New Centers
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Yohuru Williams announced Monday plans for the college to establish three externally facing centers.