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.
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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.
PBS Premieres ‘SciGirls’ Episode with School of Engineering Collaboration
PBS's television program, "SciGirls," premiered its newest episode Thursday after months of collaboration between St. Thomas' Playful Learning Lab and St. Paul's Metro Deaf School.
Dream. Hope. Believe. Do: Principal Mauri Melander Friestleben Celebrates, Nurtures and Champions Students
As principal of Lucy Craft Laney School, Mauri Melander Friestleben helped create a place where children are celebrated and championed.
Scholars of Finance Develops Ethical Leaders Nationwide
Ryan Quinlivan '15 started Scholars of Finance, which helps develop the next generation of highly capable financial executives who will act and lead from a strong grounding in principles and ethics. He was inspired by St. Thomas’ interdisciplinary curriculum, commitment to the common good, and more specifically, a Catholic studies course.
Matthew Deutsch ’11 Empowers Others from Hometown, Around the World
Matthew Deutsch ’11 helped draw a path from his hometown of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, through St. Thomas' Air Force Reserve Officers Training Program and incredible opportunities at St. Thomas.
Engineering Award Winner Elaine Reeves ’09 Puts Compliance, Sustainability in Spotlight
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has named Elaine Reeves ’09 one of the recipients of its Distinguished New Engineer award, which honors women who have demonstrated outstanding technical performance, as well as leadership in professional organizations and the community, in the first 10 years of their career.
‘Retaining Teachers’ Event at Wilder Foundation
With a teacher shortage affecting schools across the nation, the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Education Evolving teamed up to examine what can be done to increase teacher retention and what conditions enable teachers to thrive in their schools.
Five Observations: First Friday with Ben Fowke
Ben Fowke, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy, spoke about the company's carbon-free vision on Nov. 1 as part of the St. Thomas Alumni Association’s 29th annual First Friday Speaker Series.
Sights and Sounds: Tommie-Johnnie 2019 at Allianz Field
Nearly 20,000 purple- and red-clad St. Thomas and St. John's fans descended on Allianz Field on Saturday for the 2019 edition of the Tommie-Johnnie football rivalry.
Alumna Katrina Anderson Finds Success In Connecting Hospitals With Students
Katrina Anderson ’13, ’17 MBA developed and owns Clinician Nexus, a business she calls “LinkedIn meets Airbnb” for clinical rotations, which is now used in more than 95 hospitals and 145 schools.
Dakota Hoska ’19 MA Embraces Native Roots Through Art
In helping curate “Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), Dakota Hoska '19 MA is bringing the much-needed perspective of Native women to the world of museums and creating art that expresses her identity and experiences.
St. Thomas Announces 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
St. Thomas will induct 16 new members to its Athletics Hall of Fame in on-campus ceremonies on Nov. 16.
Five Observations: First Friday with Greg Cunningham
To begin the 29th annual St. Thomas Alumni Association First Friday Speaker Series, Greg Cunningham, U.S. Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, spoke on Oct. 4 about workplace culture in terms of inclusion and intentionality.
Sights and Sounds: Homecoming 2019
The St. Thomas community was out in full force Saturday to celebrate the 2019 edition of homecoming.
Purple History: St. Thomas’ School Song
The Purple History series checks out the long history of St. Thomas school songs, a tradition continued in with the latest alma mater song, recently recorded by Cadenza and Summit Singers and set to a gorgeous video.
2019 Convening the College Kicks off College of Arts and Sciences’ Year
The College of Arts and Sciences kicked off the 2019-20 academic year Monday with its Convening the College event.
Q&A with Ozzie Nelson ’87, Convening the College Keynote Speaker
Ozzie Nelson '87 is CEO and chairman of Nelson, an integrated, award-winning architecture, design and strategy firm. Recently named a "Most Admired CEO" by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Nelson is also a College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board member and will be delivering the keynote address, "Shaping our Future: The Art and Science of Experiential Design" at this year's CAS Convening the College event.
Answers to College of Health-related Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about the new College of Health and its founding dean, Dr. MayKao Hang.
St. Thomas Announces Founding Dean for College of Health
The University of St. Thomas today announced Dr. MayKao Y. Hang has been appointed vice president and founding dean of its College of Health – officially launching the new college that reimagines how future professionals can solve systemic health care problems.
St. Thomas at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair
St. Thomas has a major footprint around the state of Minnesota, so it's no surprise you see Tommie purple all over the 2019 Minnesota State Fair - from alumni-owned businesses to the fan-favorite purple tote bags.
St. Thomas Bites and Brews at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair draws hundreds of food and beverage companies ever year, including many owned by St. Thomas alumni.
Grandmother Inspires Wellness Tonics by Henry Kisitu ’12
Creating wellness tonics inspired by his grandmother and sold through his company, Jajja Wellness, is how Henry Kisitu ’12 contributes to the common good.
Where Nothing Goes to Waste: Alum Vosters ’10 Battles Poverty Through Food
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Samantha Vosters '10, '20 CSMA works to battle poverty at the Riverwest Food Pantry in Milwaukee.
Asmat Art Provides Unique Views for Airport Audiences
The American Museum of Asmat Art (AMAA) collection at St. Thomas is raising its profile sky high: Through early December, travelers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will get a look at select pieces of Asmat art on display at the Thomson Reuters Gallery on Concourse C (Terminal 1).