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International Graduate Student Finds Community at St. Thomas
Humans of St. ThomasWhen Victor Oshiomah started his college education, he never imagined he would be going back to school for a career change at a university thousands of miles from his home country. Oshiomah grew up in Nigeria, where he decided to study civil engineering, as he considered a career in construction. During his second year, his…
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Paying It Forward: How U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere ’82 Leads With Compassion
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeWhen a personally addressed email from U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere arrived in DeAmonte Block’s inbox his second month at his new job as an internal auditor at the bank, Block couldn’t believe it. “I was very surprised,” Block said. “I thought it was spam.” Although there are many CEOs who send well-crafted welcome messages… -
Tommies on TV: A Bachelor Masters Love of Data Science
AlumniJohn Buresh ’21 MS was living a great life on the East Coast as a data scientist when “The Bachelorette” casting directors took notice of the audition reel his sister encouraged him to submit. The show’s webpage even described the University of St. Thomas alumnus as the “perfect combination of looks and intelligence.” Despite a… -
Tommies on TV: Journey to a Healthier World
AlumniWhen Netflix called, Dan Buettner ’83 was ready for the opportunity. The streaming service’s VP of documentary series had been following Buettner’s research into “Blue Zones,” geographic areas with lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy. He thought the topic would make an excellent Netflix series. Buettner and his documentary crew traveled… -
Tommies on TV: Psychologist Shines in ‘Quarterback’
AlumniNetflix’s hit show “Quarterback” made the country fall in love with Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, revealed to be a down-to-earth father. The show also shined a light on Vikings psychologist and St. Thomas alumnus Brownell Mack ’01 PsyD, who is a big part of Cousins’ game, helping the athlete strive toward being the best version… -
Tommies on TV: Designer Weaves Connections for What’s Next in Fashion
AlumniThere are more than 120,000 alumni in the Tommie Network. Among them is alumnus Julian Woodhouse '12 who says he received tremendous support from other University of St. Thomas alumni as he started his fashion design company. Just ask him about the value of the Tommie Network and he’ll rattle off a long list of… -
Basketball Standout Jade Hill Seeks Off-Court Impact
AthleticsOn a cold Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, things were heating up in the Schoenecker Arena. The St. Thomas women’s basketball team was leading Oral Roberts. A late-game rally had left the Tommies within striking distance of a win – they were just two points down with seconds left. With an impressive assist from Amber… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Nguyen ‘Lucky’ Phan ’24
Humans of St. ThomasFrom the time she set foot on the St. Thomas campus, Tommie Award finalist Nguyen “Lucky” Phan ’24 made a point to be actively involved in the university community. She has served as president of ASIA Club, vice president of Undergraduate Business Council and as the international students’ representative in Undergraduate Student Government. “Lucky represents… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Abby Kielty ’24
Humans of St. ThomasWhether you find her in Dowling Hall building community for her residents, working on research with faculty or leading the political science honors society, Tommie Award finalist Abby Kielty ’24 exemplifies dedication to the common good. Kielty, a residence hall adviser, has also engaged in Ready to Run Minnesota, an organization that encourages women to… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Annabel Schueneman ’24
Humans of St. ThomasSince her freshman year, Tommie Award finalist Annabel Schueneman ’24 has welcomed prospective students to the University of St. Thomas through her role as a tour guide. But she’s more than a friendly face. As a member of the Aquinas Scholars Honors Program, she also embodies the university’s values through her dedication to academics and…