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President Sullivan Statement on MIAC Membership
Today is a difficult day for our community. The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced that St. Thomas will be involuntarily removed from membership in the MIAC effective at the end of spring 2021. You can find its official statement here.
School of Law Celebrates 2019 Commencement
The University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 165 students on May 18, 2019.
Class of 2019 in the Spotlight
Congratulations to all 2019 graduates, including undergraduates, graduates, and those from Dougherty Family College! In honor of these graduates and their accomplishments, let's look back at all of the remarkable things they did while they were Tommies.
Ande Nesmith Awarded Fulbright Grant While on Sabbatical
Ande Nesmith, School of Social Work, received a Fulbright Scholar grant, allowing her to extend her time researching in the Czech Republic.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in May 2019.
Two Students Selected for Goldwater Scholarships
Two students from the College of Arts and Sciences were selected as recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship this year. Maria Neuzil ’20 (physics and mathematics) and Jack Queenan ’21 (chemistry and mathematics) were selected out of a competitive national pool of student scholars for these awards.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Ray Lemmons
Please remember in your prayers Ray Lemmons, father-in-law of R. Mary Lemmons, associate professor in the philosophy department. Ray died over the weekend.
The Impact of Dougherty Family College
As Dougherty Family College nears the commencement of its inaugural class, students, faculty and staff talked about the impact of the college on their lives and futures.
President Sullivan Delivers OneUniversity Address
President Julive Sullivan addressed faculty and staff on May 15 at the fifth annual OneUniversity gathering, celebrating the academic year and looking toward the future.
‘Love Them First’ Features St. Thomas Three-time Alumna Mauri Melander Friestleben
What’s so special about this movie? The people featured – students, staff and families of Lucy Craft Laney Community School, led by principal Mauri Melander Friestleben ’97, ’00 MA, ’05 EdS.
Tommie Award: Bisrat Bayou
The Tommie Award is sponsored annually by the Division of Student Affairs and honors a senior selected by students, faculty and staff as best representing St. Thomas Aquinas’ ideals of scholarship, leadership a...
Christopher Thompson Appointed Dean of the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity
Upon the recommendation of Father Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, and with the approval of Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan has appointed Christopher Thompson, PhD, as dean of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity. Thompson will begin his second term as Dean on July 1.
Seniors Reflect on Their Time at St. Thomas, Offer Advice for First-year Students
With graduation just around the corner, we asked Tommie Award nominees about their time at St. Thomas and advice they would give to first-year students.
School of Social Work Marks First Doctoral Dissertation Defenses
Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) students from around the country recently presented and defended their doctoral theses as part of the online DSW program.
World Press Institute Announces 2019 Cohort Coming to St. Thomas
The World Press Institute (WPI) has chosen 10 journalists from Algeria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, India, Romania, South Africa, Uganda and Uruguay to be fellows in its 2019 international journalism program.
Emerging Technology Drives Skills Development in Opus’ EmTech Series
OPUS College of Business wanted to help find a way to better prepare St. Thomas students for these technological changes in the workplace. They responded by creating an event series focused on emerging technology in business. “EmTech St. Thomas”
Please Remember in Your Prayers Teresa “Tessie” Thompson Sylvester ’03
Please remember in your prayers Teresa "Tessie" Thompson Sylvester '03, daughter of facilities maintenance employee Joe Thompson.
Damus Awards Spotlight Philanthropy, Student Growth
Dozens of students, alumni and community members gathered April 15 to celebrate the anniversary of the Damus Board, a St. Thomas philanthropic organization.
Faculty and Staff Take Part in Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity Training
Last fall, a group of St. Thomas faculty and staff became part of the university’s first Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) cohort.
Tommie Engineers Win Most Innovative Design Medal in Basic Utility Vehicle Competition
The School of Engineering's Basic Utility Vehicle senior design team won "Most Innovative Design" and second place at the BUV competition in Batavia, Ohio.
ROTC Cadet Savannah Johnson Receives Three National Awards
Savannah Johnson, a junior at the University of St. Thomas and a cadet in Detachment 410, has been selected for three prestigious national-level awards.
Dean’s Forum Explores ‘The Pedagogy of Confidence’
In collaboration with the University of St. Thomas School of Education and the African American Registry, the May Dean’s Forum featured Dr. Yvette Jackson on “Pedagogy of Confidence: Cultivating Equity Consciousness Through a Focus on Strengths.”
University Celebrates Construction Groundbreaking of Iversen Center for Faith, Chapel Renovation
A ceremonial groundbreaking of construction on the Iversen Center for Faith and renovation of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas took place May 2.
St. Thomas Growing Global Partnership with Chile’s Universidad de Concepción
During the week leading up to Easter, a St. Thomas delegation met with colleagues at the Universidad de Concepción in Chile.