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.
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TommieShelf Mobile Helps Address Food Insecurities, Hosts Event Thursday
In May, the Center for the Common Good (CCG) partnered with local nonprofit, Keystone Community Services, and St. Thomas’ own experts in food insecurity, BrightSide Produce, to create TommieShelf and serve groceries and fresh produce to the St. Thomas and St. Paul communities.
Where Nothing Goes to Waste: Alum Vosters ’10 Battles Poverty Through Food
Samantha Vosters '10, '20 CSMA works to battle poverty at the Riverwest Food Pantry in Milwaukee.
What Has Two Wheels and Battles Waste? The Composting Bike, of Course
The St. Thomas student-designed composting bike may come your way this fall.
Kha Yang Begins as St. Thomas’ First Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence
St. Thomas today welcomed Kha Yang as its first Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence, a crucial leadership role that will guide the university’s ongoing journey to be more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
St. Thomas, Catholic Charities Sign Partnership for the Common Good
President Julie Sullivan and Catholic Charities President and CEO Tim Marx on June 27 signed a “Partnership for the Common Good."
St. Thomas Football Is Top St. Jude’s Fundraiser Fifth Straight Year
For the fifth consecutive year, the St. Thomas football team were the top fundraisers among 3,500-plus national student fundraising groups that generate funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the world’s foremost organization in battling childhood cancer.
Special Education With a Special Touch
The University of St. Thomas’ School of Education is on the forefront of trying to help fill the special education teacher shortage through multiple program offerings that include special education residencies in local school systems.
Steve Bullock: A Witness to History
Steve Bullock '81 MBA endured the Jim Crow laws of the South and rose to become interim president of the American Red Cross.
St. Thomas Day Celebration 2019 Recognizes Outstanding Tommies
The University of St. Thomas will celebrate its annual St. Thomas Day on Wednesday, May 1.
Muslim Students Share Messages Leading to Ramadan’s Beginning
Campus Ministry worked with several students to create a set of videos leading up to the beginning of Ramadan on May 5.
CAS’ SOLV Brings Problem-solving Into the Real World
The College of Arts and Sciences has created SOLV, an agile think tank moving beyond the university walls and into the community we serve for the common good.
St. Thomas Hosting 2020 Ashoka U Exchange
The University of St. Thomas will be hosting the 2020 Ashoka U Exchange next spring, an annual conference for leaders from Ashoka U Changemaker Campuses.
We Are Tommies – Fatoumata Jaiteh ’19
After seeing issues with maternal care during a visit to The Gambia, senior Fatoumata Jaiteh used her St. Thomas learning for changemaking.
Frimpong ’11 Growing the Common Good in Ghana
Master of Educational Leadership alumnus Sylvester Frimpong '11 is taking the values he cultivated at St. Thomas to help transform education in his native Ghana.
St. Thomas Community Members Receive 2019 Campus Compact Awards
A cohort of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America students, the Rondo Commemorative Plaza and Jake Reilly have received Minnesota Campus Compact Awards.
St. Thomas Selected for Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality Program
Ever-Green Energy today announced that St. Thomas is one of three Minnesota colleges and universities selected for the organization’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality program. These institutions will receive free energy planning services as part of this pilot program.
School of Education Holding Dean’s Forum on Racial Literacy
Racial literacy in the digital age is the topic of the next School of Education Dean's Forum, which takes place Jan. 23.
Five Observations: Teaching Race
John Ireland Endowed Chair Stephen D. Brookfield and several colleagues discussed their new book, "Teaching Race," at a recent event at Anderson Student Center.
University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
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.
St. Paul Mayor Leads Diversity Insights Breakfast
St. Thomas and local community members gathered Wednesday for a Forum on Workplace Inclusion Diversity Insights Breakfast led by St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and members of his staff.
Thousands Attend Anti-Racism Gathering
Thousands of St. Thomas community members gathered in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex fieldhouse on Wednesday, signaling with their overwhelming presence that St. Thomas is ready for change.
Anti-Racism Coalition Writes Open Letter to St. Thomas Community
Faculty and staff members of the St. Thomas Anti-Racism Coalition have sent a letter to President Julie Sullivan and the Newsroom calling for systemic change in response to the ongoing challenges our community faces. The president, provost, and entire university leadership team is committed to undertaking the short-term and long-term work needs to ensure this moment is a meaningful inflection point in stepping up our efforts to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive community that lives our fundamental value of respecting and promoting the human dignity of all.
Eleven St. Thomas Students at Clinton Global Initiative University
Eleven St. Thomas students representing eight commitments attended the Clinton Global Initiative University Oct. 19-21 in Chicago.
St. Thomas’ Hill Awarded Fellow Support to Get Out the Vote
The Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) selected School of Social Work associate professor Katharine Hill to receive funding to host a CEEP fellow this year.