Dougherty Family College Celebrates 2020 Graduates
Dougherty Family College (DFC) honored its second class of graduates and its 79 students Sunday with a virtual celebration.
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Due to COVID-19, the graduate Class of 2020's celebration Saturday of earning their degrees shifted digitally and across the country to graduates' homes.
St. Thomas Undergraduate Class of 2020 Celebrates Graduation
St. Thomas celebrated the undergraduate Class of 2020 and its 1,292 students throughout the entire Senior Week May 18-23, culminating with a virtual celebration Saturday featuring a celebratory video, digital flipbook of then-and-now photos, and senior shout-outs.
Class of 2020 March Through the Arches and Great Tommie Get-together
In the fall of 2016 a group of strangers arrived on campus, full of anticipation for all the new adventures in store for them. That year's first-year class threw themselves headfirst into two initial Tommie traditions – the March Through the Arches and the Great Tommie Get-together.
Sean Higgins ’12, ’14 MBA Helps People Make Better Digital Decisions
Sean Higgins '12, '14 MBA and his team at BetterYou are helping people achieve goals by making better digital decisions.
First Destinations Survey Highlights Strong Employment Outcomes for Class of 2019
Nearly 95% of the Class of 2019 reported employment, enrollment in a graduate program, volunteer service or enlistment in the military, according to the Career Development Center's annual First Destinations Survey.
Q&A with Alicia Long ’10, Deputy Chief for District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office
Alicia Long '10 is a deputy chief in the general crimes section for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C. We recently connected with Long while she is working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic to learn more about her legal career.
Father Michael Joncas Writes ‘Shelter Me’ To Bring Comfort During the Pandemic
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To bring comfort to a world that has many people staying at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, Father Michael Joncas has written a prayer-song, “Shelter Me.” Joncas ’75 is a world-renowned composer most recognized for his hymn, “On Eagle’s Wings.”
Leading Mayo Clinic’s Digital Transformation
Rita Khan ’11 MBA, Mayo Clinic's first-ever chief digital officer, credits her Opus College of Business MBA for preparing her for leadership.
St. Thomas Alumni Stepping Up in Fight Against Coronavirus
Many St. Thomas alumni have answered the call to make a bigger impact in their communities; we caught up with three of them to discuss their evolving roles as a firefighter, distillery owner and a retired entrepreneur.
Purple History: St. Thomas Has Shown Strength, Resolve Throughout Previous Crises
In times of crisis, Tommies of every generation have shown their abilities to find ways to help others and to keep St. Thomas a safe and strong institution, while simultaneously experiencing sadness and uncertainty.
Fast-tracking Crisp and Green’s Meal Kit Service
Kaylee Jackley ’14, ’19 MBA, project coordinator at Crisp & Green (C&G), was instrumental in the launch of the restaurant chain's new meal kit service, Crisp @ Home.
Love Prevails for Tony Eicher ’12 and Annie Dupslaff ’10
Anthony (Tony) Eicher ’12 and Annie Dupslaff ’10 planned to share one of the happiest days of their lives with 160 friends and family on Saturday, March 21. Amidst the social distancing of the new coronavirus, they canceled their original plans – but not the wedding.
Tactile Diagram Scanner Digitizes Textbooks for the Blind
The tactile diagram scanner, a School of Engineering Design Clinic project that recently was donated to the Minnesota State Services for the Blind, is a case study in the importance of communication.
Five Observations: First Friday with Gaye Adams Massey
YWCA St. Paul CEO Gaye Adams Massey shared her insights into eliminating racism and empowering women at a recent First Friday Speaker Series talk.
Celebrating Past, Looking to Future Themes of 2020 State of the University Address
News of a $20 million scholarship gift, and the announcement that St. Thomas will adopt a test-optional policy both drew applause at the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium Thursday as President Julie Sullivan delivered the 2020 State of the University address.
Tommie-Johnnie Football Game to Take Place at U.S. Bank Stadium This Fall
Saint John’s University announced today it will host the historic rivalry football game against the University of St. Thomas at U.S. Bank Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
A Thought Leader in Ethics: Jessica Drewiske ’10, ’15 J.D./MBA
An assistant vice president at U.S. Bank who manages ethics strategy as part of the Global Ethics Office, Jessica Drewiske '10, '15 J.D./MBA has ethics front and center in her career.
Five Observations: First Friday with Corie Barry
To launch the new decade, the annual St. Thomas Alumni Association First Friday Speaker Series welcomed Corie Barry, CEO of Best Buy.
Q&A with School of Law Alumnus Justin Bruntjen ’11
Justin Bruntjen ’11 is the owner of Decerto Law LLC in Hopkins, Minnesota, where he focuses on civil litigation and contract work for businesses, entertainers and athletes.
A Change Manager at Google: Reuben Thompson-Amarteifio ’16 MBA
As a change manager on Google's North America Payroll team, Reuben Thompson-Amarteifio '16 MBA makes it his responsibility to show others that big opportunities are in reach.
Noteworthy Businesses Born at St. Thomas
Considering St. Thomas' Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at Opus College of Business is ranked by the Princeton Review on its Top Entrepreneurship Undergraduate programs list and is the list's top-ranked school in Minnesota, it's only natural that many successful businesses have been born at the university.
The Future of Self-Driving Cars According to Sara Sargent ’17
Sara Sargent '17 describes her work as a researcher on autonomous vehicle technologies while also sharing her thoughts on its future.
A Data Science Futurist: Josh Janzen ’10 MBA
Data science futurist and influencer Josh Janzen '10 MBA credits his Opus College of Business experience with where he is today, working as a data science manager for C.H. Robinson.