Newly Formed Department Connects with Class of 2020
A newly formed department at St. Thomas is assisting the Class of 2020, who graduated into a world that would have been unrecognizable just months before.
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Executive MBA Graduates Rethink Remote Learning
Bonds forged in the Executive MBA program cohort model are leading to innovations in remote learning and relief for overwhelmed parents.
St. Thomas Celebrates Homecoming Week 2020
Like many aspects of 2020, the Tommie tradition of Homecoming and Family Weekend looked different this year.
Five Observations: First Friday with Neel Kashkari
Neel Kashkari, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, spoke on the inequalities within the educational system as well as the devastating economic effects of COVID-19 as part of the St. Thomas Alumni Association’s First Friday Speaker Series on Oct. 2.
Collaborating with Business Community on STEAM Complex
St. Thomas is taking an unorthodox approach to designing what will be its newest south campus facility: asking employers what skills they need from graduates entering the workforce.
Tommie East and Tommie North Receive Finishing Polish
St. Thomas' newest residence halls are on the verge of completion just in time to welcome students returning to campus for the start of fall semester.
2020 Graduate Program Scholarship
Recognizing these are challenging times for recent graduates, the university created a scholarship for St. Thomas alumni who completed their undergraduate degree during the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters.
St. Thomas Passes Halfway Point for STEAM Complex Fundraising
St. Thomas has surpassed a fundraising milestone to bring a planned $100 million facility that will help prepare students for the future workforce a step closer to reality.
St. Thomas Rescinds Alumni Award
Following multiple reports of sexual misconduct allegations, the University of St. Thomas has rescinded the Distinguished Alumni Award given to David Haas in 1995 and is no longer playing Mr. Haas’ music.
Students Win Prestigious Advertising Awards
Olivia Zipperer '20 and Sam Herriges '20 received top honors for their advertising campaigns at The Show earlier this year.
Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19
As COVID-19 forced classes online and most students off campus, the St. Thomas community responded with an overwhelming effort to rally around the university's students.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Donald L. Hofmeister ’53
Please remember in your prayers Donald L. Hofmeister '53, grandfather of John Hofmeister '13 and Josef Hofmeister '18, and father-in-law to English Department faculty member Jeannie Hofmeister and Teresa Sweeney of Opus College of Business.
Construction Nearing Completion on North Campus
Construction of two new residence halls and the Iversen Center for Faith continues to push toward completion, transforming a large section of the northeast corner of the St. Paul campus.
Alumnus Ben Conway Helps Convert Four Seasons NYC to Sanctuary
Ben Conway '17 MS in technology management and his team at Ecolab have helped transform the Four Seasons Hotel NYC into a sanctuary site for medical workers.
National Urban Alliance and St. Thomas Hold Virtual Summer Institute
The National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (NUA) and the University of St. Thomas are teaming up for a three-day Summer Institute focused on training K-12 educators to help every child reach their potential.
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.
Celebrating St. Thomas’ Newest Graduate-Level Alumni
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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.