Please Remember in Your Prayers James Hare ’56
Please remember in your prayers James Hare '56, who died Oct. 4.
Civil Rights Leader Vernon Jordan Speaks With DFC Students
Longtime civil rights leader and successful businessman Vernon Jordan visited Dougherty Family College on Monday to speak with first-year students.
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.
Mentor-Mentee: Finding a Path Through History
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Bontu Gemeda spent a lot of her St. Thomas journey unsure of what she wanted to study, until the Excel! Scholars program and a faculty mentor helped her realize a passion for history.
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.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Deadline Oct. 22
The clock is ticking for anyone interested in entering this year’s Fowler Business Concept Challenge. With an Oct. 22 deadline, the Fowler is open to all St. Thomas students regardless of their major. The compe...
Sights and Sounds: Homecoming 2018
Hundreds of Tommies came together on the St. Paul campus on Saturday to celebrate the culmination of Homecoming Week.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Kenneth Williams
Please remember in your prayers Kenneth Williams, father of first-year student Anika Williams. He died Sept. 29.
Faculty and Staff Charitable Giving Campaign Oct. 8-12
This year’s Faculty and Staff Charitable Giving Campaign is Oct. 8-12 and will focus on combating hunger and food insecurity in our region.
Office Hours to Speak with President Sullivan Still Available
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan again will hold office hours monthly on both St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
Founder’s Day Celebrated at St. Thomas
Celebrating Founder's Day 100 years after the death of Archbishop John Ireland, the founding leader of St. Thomas, the community gathered on the St. Paul campus Sept. 25. Professor of Theology Bernard Brady spoke to those gathered about Ireland's vision as a changemaker.
Please Remember in Your Prayers John Barrett
Please remember in your prayers John Barrett, father of Public Safety associate director Mike Barrett '95, '04 MA.
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.
Founding Father: St. Thomas Celebrates Archbishop John Ireland 100 Years After His Death
Archbishop John Ireland founded St. Thomas in 1885 and left an indelible mark on Minnesota history. One-hundred years after his death, the St. Thomas community celebrates its founding father.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Gregory Gelhorn
Please remember in your prayers Gregory Gelhorn, father of Sam Gelhorn '20, who died Sept. 21.
Proud to Be First
As part of Welcome Days, St. Thomas celebrated the second annual Proud to Be First reception.
School of Social Work Broadens Scope of Health at Annual Conference
More than 200 educators, students, social workers and health care practitioners gathered at St. Catherine University on Aug. 7 for the seventh annual Summit on Emerging Issues in Social Work Practice.
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.
Update on the Formation of the College of Health
For the past several years, faculty and staff at St. Thomas have studied how we can develop a more comprehensive and integrated approach to health care education. Last May, the Board of Trustees endorsed a plan to advance a new College of Health at St. Thomas as part of this plan.
St. Thomas Joins #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship Program
The University of St. Thomas is one of 57 colleges and universities nationwide that has joined the #YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program, pledging to create scholarships for international students, helping them to study in the U.S.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Wants Your Ideas
All it takes is one idea. That’s the spirit behind the Fowler Business Concept Challenge. Open to all St. Thomas students regardless of their field of study, the Fowler is a chance to unleash your inner entrepreneur and win your share of more than $40,000 in scholarships
Block Party for New Innovation Collaboration Hub
There is a new space opening on the first floor of the Facilities Design Center (FDC), right next to the Anderson Parking Facility, designed to exercise your problem-solving skills. A grand opening block party is happening Thursday, Sept. 20, from 4-7:00 p.m., for the yet-to-be-named innovation collaboration hub that contains the tools and space for creating solutions to big problems.
President Sullivan Holding Fall Semester Office Hours
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan again will hold office hours monthly on both St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
Center for Well-Being to Open in Fall 2019
“For our students to succeed academically and live happy, productive lives, it is imperative that we proactively care for their health and well-being.” That is the motivation Madonna McDermott said guided ...
Announcement From President Julie Sullivan Regarding the Center for Well-Being
In many conversations with students, staff and faculty throughout the past year, it has become increasingly apparent that we must quickly and thoughtfully address the growing mental health and wellness needs of...