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Tommie Give Day Collaboration Provides 900 Masks to Catholic Charities

November 24, 2020

Center for the Common Good, COVID-19 Response, Events, Front Page, News, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Tommie Traditions, University News

The number of donors and dollars raised on Tommie Give Day shattered previous records, and the Tommie Network rallied for a community partner: Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Don Regan

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

November 24, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Don Regan, founding chairman of Premier Banks and a steadfast supporter of St. Thomas, passed away on Oct. 23 at the age of 91.

Law Students Assist in Ongoing Research to Create a New Legal Test for Establishment Clause Cases

Joan Wieland

November 24, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, Murphy Institute, News, School of Law, School of Law Current Students, School of Law News Feed

St. Thomas Law students Annie Boeckers and Megan Massie have been collaborating with law professor Greg Sisk to compile data for a third installment of his research into religious liberty decisions in the federal courts.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

November 23, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, In Our Prayers, Leadership, News, Notices, Our Community, School of Education

Please remember in your prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown, who died Nov. 14.

The glowing clock tower of Terrence Murphy Hall is seen against the Minneapolis skyline the night of October 5, 2015.

School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program

Michael Derus

November 17, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, Our Community, School of Education

The School of Education was recently awarded a $2.5 million multiyear grant to remove barriers for aspiring charter school teachers who reflect the communities they serve.

St. Thomas Remains High in Rankings for Study Abroad and International Students

The Newsroom

November 16, 2020

Academic News, Admissions, Front Page, Globalization, News, Our Community, Study Abroad, University News

The Institute of International Education recently released Open Doors Report 2020. St. Thomas has the most international students among private universities in Minnesota and remains fourth in the state overall for international enrollment.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Michael Sullivan

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

November 11, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Notices, Opus College of Business, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Professor Emeritus Michael Sullivan, who died Nov. 7.

Five Students Named University Innovation Fellows

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

November 6, 2020

Academic News, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Computer and Information Systems, Current Students, Emerging Media, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Physics, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Statistics

A group of University of St. Thomas students recently completed training to join the University Innovation Fellows.

Dougherty Family College Student Receives Volunteer Award

The Newsroom

November 6, 2020

Academic News, Current Students, Dougherty Family College, Front Page, News, Our Community

Dougherty Family College student Khadra Sharif was recognized with the Don Friborg Student of the Year Award at nonprofit BestPrep’s virtual Annual Lunch-In event.

Spring Term Study Abroad Suspended

The Newsroom

November 5, 2020

Academic News, COVID-19 Response, For Students, Front Page, Globalization, News, Notices, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Study Abroad

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the university has made the decision to suspend all spring term 2021 study abroad programming.

A Message About the 2020 Election from President Julie Sullivan

President Julie Sullivan

November 2, 2020

Front Page, News, Our Community, President's Office

President Julie Sullivan shared a message with the St. Thomas community about the 2020 election.

Three Years in a Row: Princeton Review Names St. Thomas to List of Green Colleges

The Newsroom

October 30, 2020

Front Page, News, Our Community, Sustainability

For the third consecutive year, St. Thomas was named by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Carmelita M. McMillan

The Newsroom

October 23, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Notices, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Carmelita M. McMillan, mother of Ea McMillan Porter, staff member in the School of Education, and mother-in-law of Louis Porter II ’12 EdD, faculty member in Dougherty Family College.

The University of St. Thomas sign in front of the Anderson Student Center. Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas

USG Issues Resolution Denouncing Hate

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

October 21, 2020

Anti-Racism Efforts, Current Students, Front Page, News, Our Community

St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government (USG) has issued a resolution denouncing white supremacy and hatred in all forms.

Students hang out on the lower quad on a beautiful fall afternoon during Homecoming week on October 9, 2020, in St. Paul.

Dear Tommies: Gratitude from USG

Undergraduate Student Government

October 21, 2020

COVID-19 Response, Current Students, Faculty, Front Page, News, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Staff

The Undergraduate Student Government expresses gratitude to all members of the St. Thomas community that have played a role in the return to campus this fall.

From right: Aquinas Hall, the John Roach Center for the Liberal Arts, O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library and McNeely Hall are all covered in stone mined by Mankato Kasota Stone Inc. (Photo by Mike Ekern '02)

Our Unwavering Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

President Julie Sullivan and AVP for Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang

October 16, 2020

Anti-Racism Efforts, Front Page, News, Our Community, President's Office

As we approach the fall semester’s midway mark, these stressful times become increasingly more difficult amid the COVID-19 pandemic, polarizing politics and racial trauma in our BIPOC communities.

A view of the lower quad on the St. Paul campus during golden hour on a beautiful summer evening, as seen on Aug. 4, 2020.

A Community Hug

President Julie Sullivan

October 15, 2020

Front Page, News, Our Community, President's Office

A community hug of gratitude and empathy, love and friendship, and renewed hope from President Julie Sullivan.

Professional Notes: Oct. 15

Jamie Tjornehoj '22

October 15, 2020

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Read the recent professional accomplishments of University of St. Thomas faculty.

Early Gifts for Faculty and Staff: Extra Days Off Over Christmas Break

President Julie Sullivan

October 14, 2020

For Faculty/Staff, Front Page, News, Notices, Our Community, President's Office

St. Thomas is granting employees four gift days in 2020 over the Christmas break, meaning a 12-day stretch of time off.

From Ethiopia to Minnesota to Pursue a Career in International Law

Carrie Hilger

October 8, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law Alumni, School of Law Current Students, School of Law News Feed

Mulualem Getachew Adgeh has an extensive career in foreign affairs that includes representing Ethiopia, his home country.

Global Online Internships and Service

Azaan Salyani

October 6, 2020

COVID-19 Response, Front Page, Globalization, News, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Study Abroad

With study abroad programs on hold due to COVID-19, we explore the options that St. Thomas is developing to get international experience.

The School of Law building on a beautiful fall day on October 24, 2019, in Minneapolis.

Prolife Center Files Motion with Louisiana District Court Regarding June Medical Services v. Russo

Carrie Hilger

October 2, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law News Feed

Attorneys for the University of St. Thomas Prolife Center have filed a motion to intervene on behalf of journalists, legal academics and Louisiana legislators in a Louisiana federal district court.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Hugh K. Schilling

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

September 29, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Hugh K. Schilling, the namesake of the Hugh K. Schilling Machining and Manufacturing Lab at the School of Engineering, passed away on Sept. 22 at the age of 95.

Dr. Cara Anthony Named 2020 Professor of the Year

Michael Derus

September 29, 2020

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, Our Community, Theology

Dr. Cara Anthony, associate professor of theology, was named the 2020 Professor of the Year at the recent academic convocation.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Mary Juanita Yoch

The Newsroom

September 28, 2020

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Please remember in your prayers Mary Juanita Yoch, mother of University Advancement Donor Relations Manager Donna Seng and grandmother of Claire Seng '19.

Keanu Daley - Humans of St. Thomas

Humans of St. Thomas: Haley Sonneman

Humans of St. Thomas: Patrick Roche

Humans of St. Thomas: Stephen ‘Chip’ Spadafora

Humans of St. Thomas: Reggie Wright

Humans of St. Thomas: Hayley Dunning

Humans of St. Thomas: Emma Smith

Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19

When (Not) in Rome: An Oral History of the Decision to Close Bernardi Campus

Zooming into Online Learning

Gertrud von le Fort’s Churchly Imagination

Tommie Give Day Collaboration Provides 900 Masks to Catholic Charities

Please Remember in Your Prayers Don Regan

Law Students Assist in Ongoing Research to Create a New Legal Test for Establishment Clause Cases

Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown

School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program

St. Thomas Remains High in Rankings for Study Abroad and International Students

Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Michael Sullivan

Five Students Named University Innovation Fellows

Dougherty Family College Student Receives Volunteer Award

Spring Term Study Abroad Suspended

A Message About the 2020 Election from President Julie Sullivan

Three Years in a Row: Princeton Review Names St. Thomas to List of Green Colleges

Please Remember in Your Prayers Carmelita M. McMillan

USG Issues Resolution Denouncing Hate

Dear Tommies: Gratitude from USG

A Community Hug

Professional Notes: Oct. 15

Early Gifts for Faculty and Staff: Extra Days Off Over Christmas Break

From Ethiopia to Minnesota to Pursue a Career in International Law

Global Online Internships and Service

Prolife Center Files Motion with Louisiana District Court Regarding June Medical Services v. Russo

Please Remember in Your Prayers Hugh K. Schilling

Dr. Cara Anthony Named 2020 Professor of the Year

Please Remember in Your Prayers Mary Juanita Yoch