Sustainable Communities Partnership Wins EPIC-N 2020 Outstanding Program Award
Sustainable Communities Partnership program at University of St. Thomas is the 2020 EPIC-N Outstanding Program winner.
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Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2020
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been promoted to professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020.
Professor Mark Neuzil Receives John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar
Department of Emerging Media Professor Mark Neuzil has been named the recipient of the John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar for 2019.
First Destinations Survey Highlights Strong Employment Outcomes for Class of 2019
Nearly 95% of the Class of 2019 reported employment, enrollment in a graduate program, volunteer service or enlistment in the military, according to the Career Development Center's annual First Destinations Survey.
Ellise Brennan Receives Prestigious Boren Award
Ellise Brennan has been awarded a Boren Scholarship to study in Jordan during the 2020-21 academic year.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Alice Margaret LaCoursiere
Please remember in your prayers Alice Margaret LaCoursiere, mother of Center for Well-Being health case manager Lisa Voland.
Special Olympics Club Keeps Long-Standing Partnership Dancing
For the members of the Highland Friendship Club, dancing with one another during COVID was made a reality thanks to their long-standing partnership with the University of St. Thomas’ Special Olympics Club.
St. Thomas Law Patent Application Drafting Team Wins National Competition
St. Thomas Law students 3L Kiersten Idzorek, 3L Mark Landauer and 2L Mary Susan Gerber took first place in the 2020 National Patent Application Drafting Competition on April 20.
Law School Thanks Outgoing Alumni Board; Welcomes New Members for 2020-21
A special thank-you to the outgoing St. Thomas School of Law Alumni Board members for their years of dedicated service.
Q&A with Alicia Long ’10, Deputy Chief for District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office
Alicia Long '10 is a deputy chief in the general crimes section for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C. We recently connected with Long while she is working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic to learn more about her legal career.
Virtual Postgraduation Fair to Focus on Meaningful Work for Class of 2020
Meaningful work and how graduates might take this opportunity to find work that advances the common good is the focus of the May 7 virtual postgraduation fair, co-hosted by the Center for the Common Good and the Career Development Center.
Julia Wickham Selected for Fulbright Award
Julia Wickham, a senior double major in political science and history, has been selected as a Fulbright finalist to Namibia.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Charlotte Kozak
Please remember in your prayers Charlotte Kozak, mother of ITS employee Paul Kozak.
Two St. Thomas Teams Chosen for Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
On Friday, seven teams virtually presented their social venture ideas to a panel of judges in the St. Thomas finals of the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (GSIC).
COVID-19 Impact and Future Planning
President Julie Sullivan shared details of the impact of COVID-19 at St. Thomas, the leadership principles guiding decision-making, next steps and potential future scenarios.
Katharine Hill Named Director of School of Social Work
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Dr. Katharine Hill has accepted the offer to become the next director of the School of Social Work. In this capacity, she will have oversight and strategic responsibility for the BSW, MSW and BSW programs. Hill will join the Morrison Family College of Health as the director of the School of Social Work and start her role on July 1, 2020.
Chronicle of Higher Education Spotlights Dougherty Family College
The Chronicle of Higher Education produced a video special on April 14 about Dougherty Family College, highlighting the school's academic rigor, cohort model and culturally sustaining pedagogy.
Law School Establishes Student Emergency Fund With Initial Gift From AccessLex Institute
The University of St. Thomas School of Law has received $25,000 from AccessLex Institute for its Law Student Emergency Fund.
Stansbury-O’Donnell Appointed Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Mark Stansbury-O’Donnell will serve a two-year term as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) beginning July 1. Drs. Lisa Waldner, Jayna Ditty and Kris Wammer will continue to serve as associate deans during his appointment.
Sustainability Week, EcoChallenge Kick off April 20
April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and the St. Thomas community is getting a head start on April 20 as both Sustainability Week and the university’s EcoChallenge kick off.
NCAA Postpones Reclassification Decision
A decision by the NCAA on whether to allow St. Thomas to join the Division-I Summit League athletics conference has been postponed to this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Law Students Win Immigration Appeal
Three St. Thomas Law students have won the Board of Immigration appeal they filed on behalf Geovane Jacob, an individual from Brazil.
Professional Notes: April 1
Professional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from February and March 2020.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Alfred Cutaia
Please remember in your prayers Alfred Cutaia, father of Mary Pribble, Accounting Coordinator for Dining Services.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Tyler Quinn Christensen
Please remember in your prayers Tyler Quinn Christensen, brother-in-law of Matthew Batt, associate professor of English.