Building a Beacon of Faith
As the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas nears its 100th birthday, an expansion will make it more accessible, functional and welcoming.
Scholarship Success
President Julie Sullivan reflects on new scholarship programs and the plans for the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.
A Brave New World: St. Thomas Leads in AI, Internet of Things, Machine Learning
Smart devices are everywhere and may help solve more and more complex problems.
‘Jesus Approaches’ Book Winning Awards
The Newsroom recently sat down with Liz Kelly, managing editor of LOGOS journal, about the success of her latest book, "Jesus Approaches: What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom & Joy from the Women of the New Testament."
Irish Roots and a Novel
Both 1988 alumnae, mother and daughter Cecelia and Kathy MacDonald forged a special bond while collaborating on a novel set in Ireland.
University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
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The chapel at the University of St. Thomas has served its campus well for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of donors, it will now be brought into the 21st century with expanded spaces and amenities that will serve the contemporary needs of the entire community.
Bringing a Tommie Home to Lead Athletics
The University of St. Thomas has a new vice president and director of athletics. Phil Esten ‘95 will return to his alma mater in January, bringing with him a breadth of experience from athletics leadership positions at Penn State University; the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University.
Tommie’s Body Positive Message Heard Around the World
Amy Pence-Brown ’05 MA holds body positive boot camps for women and teens, regularly blogs about issues, has just finished writing a book and frequently talks to media about the body positive work she does.
French Teacher’s Love of STEM Inspires Continuing Education at St. Thomas
In the classroom, Caroline Little, a French teacher at Saint Thomas Academy for 17 years, constantly pushes the boundaries of what it is to be a language teacher by merging her love of all things French with her passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Unlikely Entrepreneurs: Protégé Biomedical
Unlikely entrepreneurs Susan Wuollett ’11 MBA and her husband Michael Wuollett ’11 MBA are finding tremendous success on their own with Protégé Biomedical since leaving their corporate jobs with Wells Fargo and 3M, respectively.
Common Talks Mental Health, Activism and More at St. Thomas
Rapper, actor and activist Common spoke at St. Thomas on Friday, Oct. 5, stressing the importance of both activism and self-activism, and highlighting the significance of prioritizing mental health.
Sights and Sounds: Homecoming 2018
Hundreds of Tommies came together on the St. Paul campus on Saturday to celebrate the culmination of Homecoming Week.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Art Cullen Returning to Campus Oct. 5
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Art Cullen ’80 will return to campus Friday, Oct. 5, to read from his new book “Storm Lake: A Chronicle of Change, Resilience, and Hope from a Heartland Newspaper” and talk with community members.
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.
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.
Ultimate Tommie Steve Fritz to Retire at Year’s End
For 52 years, Steve Fritz has solidified his legacy as one of the school’s great Tommies. Now, that legacy will follow him into retirement. The 2018-19 academic year will be Fritz’s final at St. Thomas as he steps away from his position as athletic director after 27 years.
Principal Latanya Daniels Makes Great Strides in Education
Latanya Daniels ‘01 MA, '04 Ed.S., has used her educational foundation at St. Thomas to help transform Patrick Henry and Richfield high schools.
Alumna Named Fulbright Scholar
University of St. Thomas alumna Dr. Kelly La Venture was recently named a Fulbright Scholar.
Tommie Ties Strong at Save the Children
Class of 2013 alumni Matthew Vicknair, Cristina Leifson and Antanina "Nina" Ricceri reunited at Save the Children, where they help advance the common good every day at the international humanitarian organization dedicated to helping children around the world.
Distinguished Alumna Award – Mary Brainerd ’79 MBA
The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award honors an individual for leadership and service to St. Thomas, the community and in his or her field of endeavor. This year’s recipient is Mary K. Brainerd ’79 MBA, a national expert in the health-care industry.
Humanitarian Award – James E. Daly ’69
James E. Daly ’69 is the 2018 recipient of the Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an individual’s contributions to the betterment of the spiritual and material welfare of the less fortunate.
Monsignor James Lavin Award – Mark Zesbaugh ’86
Mark A. Zesbaugh, CEO of Security Life Insurance Company of America, is the 2018 recipient of the Monsignor James Lavin Award. This award honors an alumnus/alumna of St. Thomas for outstanding contributions and service to the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association, its programs and services
Social Innovation and Design Thinking
President Julie Sullivan discusses the university's accomplishments related to its designation as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus.
Executive Education Offers Tantalizing Menu of Professional Development
Each year, nearly 2,000 students come through the Executive Education program, which, at 60 years old, is more dynamic and nimble than ever.
Amy McDonough Joins St. Thomas as Chief of Staff, Liaison to the Office of the President
The University of St. Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy McDonough to the position of chief of staff and liaison to the Office of the President effective July 16.