Dining Services to Open New Coffee Shop in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library
Starting on Wednesday, Stacks Café will take over the location formerly held by Coffee Bene in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Barb Purcell
Please remember in your prayers Barb Purcell, mother of Jacque Anderson, Assistant Dean Opus College of Business; grandmother of University of St. Thomas students Sam Murray, Class of 2019, Matthew Milosevich '14, Michael Milosevich '12; mother-in-law of Jim Milosevich '81.
Summer Research: Drone Technology, Hunting Heroines
Dozens of Tommies - 44, to be exact - are spending their summer working full-time on research thanks to funding from St. Thomas grants, including Young Scholars, Community-based Research and Sustainability Scholars. The Newsroom caught up with some of these emerging scholars to find out what they're studying, why they're so interested in it, and what it's been like to become dedicated researchers.
Medtronic Employee Puts St. Thomas Education to Good Use
Nick Nagel '18 MS credits his St. Thomas master's degree as helping him grow in his position as a medical device tester at Medtronic.
Seven St. Thomas Students Named Ciresi Walburn Scholars
Seven St. Thomas students were part of a 12-student cohort of African-American men named Ciresi Walburn Scholars.
ThreeSixty Journalism Creates Video Series out of TV Broadcast Camp
In partnership with Center for Prevention at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, ThreeSixty Journalism conducted a one-week TV broadcast camp.
Residence Life Calls for Volunteers to Help Move Students Into Residence Halls
Residence Life is looking for assistance from faculty and staff to welcome our first-year students into our residence halls on Aug. 30 and 31 by supporting President Julie Sullivan’s Move-In Crew. While our stu...
2019-2020 Scholarships Available at Tuition Exchange Schools
St. Thomas is now accepting applications for six scholarships to be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. All applications must be received in the Benefits Office by Sept. 21, 2018.
St. Thomas Basketball to Play at U.S. Bank Stadium, Pre-sale Tickets Start Tuesday
The St. Thomas men's basketball team will compete in the first-ever basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 30 as part of the U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic.
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.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Ken Ryan
Please remember in your prayers Ken Ryan, brother of Carol Wilkie, a staff member of University Development and Alumni Relations. He died July 28.
Excel! Scholars Present Summer Research at Symposium
After spending the past eight weeks working on research with faculty mentors, this year’s nine Excel! Scholars delivered their findings to a room filled with friends, family and faculty at McNeely Hall on July 26.
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
Changemaker Fatoumata Jaiteh Leading Aid for Maternal Care in Gambia
Senior Fatoumata Jaiteh saw problems with maternal care at a hospital in her native Gambia during a visit last summer. Now, she's doing something to help.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Marie C. (Minelli) Moilanen
Please remember in your prayers Marie C. (Minelli) Moilanen, former adjunct faculty member. She died July 17.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Doug Hennes ’77
Please remember in your prayers Doug Hennes ’77, vice president for government relations and special projects. He died Thursday, July 19, at the age of 63.
Rev. James Burns Becomes Seventh Former St. Thomas Administrator to Become College President
Rev. James Burns, former faculty member in graduate psychology, has been named the new president of Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minn. Burns is the seventh St. Thomas administrator in the past 15 years to become president of a college or university.
Archbishop Hebda Appoints Rev. Joseph C. Taphorn Rector of the Saint Paul Seminary
The Saint Paul Seminary's Board of Trustees approved on Monday Archbishop Bernard Hebda's appointment of the Rev. Joseph C. Taphorn, JCL, as the 15th Rector of the Saint Paul Seminary.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Graham Merry ’09
Please remember in your prayers Graham Merry '09. He passed away Saturday.
Social Innovation and Design Thinking
President Julie Sullivan discusses the university's accomplishments related to its designation as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus.
Feeling of Home: Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities Provide Stability
The Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities provide the stability of home for students.
Please Pray for the Family of Berne Christiansen ’11 M.A.
Please pray for the family of Berne Christiansen '11 M.A., whose mother and sister were killed in a car accident on Monday.
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.
BrightSide Produce Brings Ingenuity, Collaboration to Food Desert Battle
University students deliver needed nutrition to neighborhoods in food deserts.