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Join Me Thursday for State of the University 2021
Please join President Julie Sullivan at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, for our annual State of the University address. (Feb. 23, 2021)
CAS Teach-in Tuesdays Focuses on ‘Disrupting Pandemics’
Biology professor Jill Manske will kick off the spring 2021 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Teach-in Tuesdays series at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 23, with "Disrupting Pandemics: Infectious Disease, Inequity and Social Justice."
Loras Hall Makes Way for STEAM Complex
When St. Thomas’ state-of-the-art STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) complex opens in 2024, the final structure may include portions of Loras Hall salvaged during the demolition of the historic building.
Humans of St. Thomas: Pascale Kunda ’21
Driven by her faith and commitment to helping others, Pascale Kunda has made an indelible impression on the St. Thomas community during her time on campus. Recently voted this year’s Tommie Award winner by stud...
Tommie Experts: Books on Black History You May Not Know (Yet)
This Black History Month, the Newsroom spoke with associate professor Todd Lawrence to get his book recommendations for the St. Thomas community.
Outside Consultant: Why Is it Important to Pursue Big Business Ideas?
Craig Herkert, an executive fellow at the Opus College of Business, wrote about the importance of pursuing big business ideas in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Four St. Thomas Students Named Fulbright Semifinalists
Four St. Thomas students are semifinalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program this year.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Tadeusz Gierymski
Tadeusz Gierymski, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, passed away Jan. 9 at the age of 93.
Outside Consultant: What Are Market Trends to Consider Before Buying a Franchise in the Post-COVID-19 Future?
Mike Porter, EdD, a faculty member in the Marketing Department at Opus College of Business, shared market trends to consider before buying a franchise in the post-COVID-19 future in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Conisha Lee Armstrong
Please remember in your prayers Conisha Lee Armstrong, a 2019 graduate of the Dougherty Family College. She died on Feb. 8, 2021.
Known to loved ones as “Coco,” her family said she was a source of support fo...
Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black Elk Explored in Series on Indigenous Worldviews
Nicholas Black Elk is being considered for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church, and some are on a mission to shed light on his life story. Damian Costello, Ph.D., internationally recognized expert on the lif...
Humans of St. Thomas: Kelly Saybe ’22
Kelly Saybe ‘22 is a member of the Dougherty Family College’s inaugural class of 2019 and a transition scholarship recipient at the University of St. Thomas. A junior at the University of St. Thomas, Saybe is a...
Religious Liberty Clinic Brief Argues Universities Can’t Discriminate Against Faith-Based Student Groups
The University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court InterVarsity Christian Fellowship v. Board of Governors of Wayne State University....
Please Remember in Your Prayers Stan Nyquist
Russel “Stan” Stanford Nyquist, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 85.
Before retiring in 2006, Stan was the director of the part-time MBA program in the Opus College of Busines...
Please Remember in Your Prayers Henreitta Smith
Please remember in your prayers, Henreitta Smith, the mother of Buffy Smith, Interim Dean of the Dougherty Family College, who recently died.
A homegoing for Henreitta Smith was held on Feb. 9, with a burial...
Five Observations: First Friday with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck
Christophe Beck, CEO of Ecolab, joined Dean Don Weinkauf of the St. Thomas School of Engineering on Feb. 5 for the First Friday Speaker Series to discuss advancing the common good, the importance of curiosity, ...
Please Remember in Your Prayers Joan Cady Brownstein
Joan Brownstein. Photo taken March 15, 2005.
Joan Marie Cady Brownstein, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 78.
From 1990 to 2007, Brownstein was an associate professor of ...
St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
Educating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn.
As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family C...
Ash Wednesday Services Adapted Due to Pandemic
St. Thomas recently announced changes to its traditional Ash Wednesday services in light of COVID-19.
Ash Wednesday, which is February 17, will look a little different this year due to minimizing contact and...
Outside Consultant: What Is the Difference Between a Mission Statement and a Corporate Purpose?
Casey Frid, assistant professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, the difference between a mission statement and a corporate purpose in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
The Light and Heat of Dorothy Sayers’ Jesus
From the beginning St. Thomas Catholic Studies has been distinctively Catholic and also catholic, recognizing the great work of Catholics as well as other Christians.
The Beauty That Saves
When Russian novelist and philosopher Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn gave his Nobel lecture in 1970, he could have spoken on any topic he wanted. He could have shared his experiences of turmoil and perseverance living as an artist under Soviet censorship, but instead he spoke of the nature of art itself.
Outside Consultant: What Insights Do You Have to Succeed in the Technology Industry?
John F. McVea, associate professor in the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, provided insights into how to succeed in the technology industry in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Discontinuation of Employee Cost Mitigation Measures
President Julie Sullivan shared encouraging news about the university's fiscal year 2021 financial projection. (Feb. 1, 2021)