School of Social Work Receives $1.9 Million Federal Grant
The School of Social Work in the Morrison Family College of Health just received its largest federal grant ever: $1.9 million from the U.S. Health and Resources Administration (HRSA).
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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.
Tommie Social Entrepreneur Gets National Exposure After Facebook Ad Ban
Amid what should be his busiest season, entrepreneur Mohamed Malim encountered an obstacle when the Facebook ads his small business depends on were pulled abruptly as part of the social media platform's ban on ...
Photos of the Year – Liam James Doyle
Looking back on this year, I don’t think anybody’s 2020 turned out the way they had planned, to say the least. As someone whose job it is to document the events, happenings, stories and daily life of our St. Th...
Photos of the Year – Mark Brown
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It’s sometimes hard to remember that this year started out with a semblance of normalcy. Some students took J-Term study trips and sports teams were still competing into March as COVID-19 slowly began to domina...
Tommie Corps Students Fill Volunteer Needs Throughout the Community
As part of Tommie Corps, a new program from the Center for the Common Good, students receive a $4,000 scholarship in recognition of 150 volunteer hours fulfilled over the course of July and August.
Lab Keeps Students Engaged (and Paid) During a Summer of Pandemic
The PLAYground is a virtual summer camp from Playful Learning Lab for K-8 students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
St. Thomas Team Places in Top Five at Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
St. Thomas’ BraillEazy ended up as one of the top five teams in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge.
St. Thomas Documents George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art from Across the Globe
The Urban Art Mapping Research Project operates a George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art database, which documents examples of street art from around the world that have emerged since Floyd’s killing as part of an ongoing movement demanding social justice and equality.
Q&A with Morrison Family College of Health’s MayKao Hang
COVID-19 has put the health care system in the spotlight. Dr. MayKao Hang, vice president and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, has been following the pandemic closely as she brings her vision for the college to life.
Dougherty Family College Celebrates 2020 Graduates
Dougherty Family College (DFC) honored its second class of graduates and its 79 students Sunday with a virtual celebration.
Tommie Award Nominees Reflect, Share Advice to Incoming Students
With the end of the school year right around the corner, the Newsroom asked some Tommie Award finalists to reflect on their time at St. Thomas and share advice for incoming students.
Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Shift to Distance Learning
The School of Education's teacher education student teachers have stepped up to help their K-12 schools with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.
Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Teachers in Shift to Distance Learning
The School of Education's teacher education student teachers have been tapped to help with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.
USG Votes to Bolster Student Emergency Fund
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A Student Emergency Financial Assistance Program for COVID-19-related financial hardships has been launched with funds from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Student Affairs and recent donations.
Love Prevails for Tony Eicher ’12 and Annie Dupslaff ’10
Anthony (Tony) Eicher ’12 and Annie Dupslaff ’10 planned to share one of the happiest days of their lives with 160 friends and family on Saturday, March 21. Amidst the social distancing of the new coronavirus, they canceled their original plans – but not the wedding.
Key Partnerships Help School of Education Diversify Minnesota’s Teaching Workforce
St. Thomas’ School of Education is constantly working to help increase the number of teachers of color in the classroom through various partnerships, including two with state-funded teaching preparation programs – Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color, and Grow Your Own.
Schulze Teaching Fellows Help Boost Young Readers’ Skills
Schulze Teaching Fellows work with children who need some literacy support at two Catholic elementary schools – St. Helena and St. Thomas More in St. Paul.
New Center for Well-Being Celebrates Grand Opening
The Haggerty Family Foundation Facility for the Center for Well-Being celebrated its grand opening Wednesday.
Meet the Finalists: Tommie Award Voting Feb. 11-13
This year’s Tommie Award finalists – Keanu Daley, Logan Monahan and Danielle Wong – all have impressive resumes.
Dean’s Forum: Why Not Black Males?
Educator Michael V. Walker spoke about assisting black male youth achieve success at the School of Education Dean’s Forum on Dec. 4 at Thornton Auditorium on the Minneapolis campus.
Purple History: Purple Pride
St. Thomas' love of purple has a long and storied history, one that continues today with a passion St. Thomas community members show in many ways.
St. Thomas Top Doctoral Institution in Minnesota for Study Abroad, International Enrollment Steady
The Institute of International Education recently released Open Doors Report 2019 shows St. Thomas has the most international students (705) among private universities in Minnesota and remains fourth in the state overall for international enrollment. St. Thomas currently ranks 17th in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation at doctoral institutions (772 students), and the top in Minnesota.
‘Retaining Teachers’ Event at Wilder Foundation
With a teacher shortage affecting schools across the nation, the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Education Evolving teamed up to examine what can be done to increase teacher retention and what conditions enable teachers to thrive in their schools.
Center for Well-Being Updates – Opening Dates, New Staff
Last year, St. Thomas leaders announced plans for the Center for Well-Being, a facility on campus offering an integrated approach to the health care needs of the St. Thomas community. We now have more details about Well-Being, including opening dates.