President Sullivan Office Hours Available in November
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan again will hold office hours monthly on both St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
St. Thomas Community Gathers for Sit-in Protest
Hundreds of members of the St. Thomas community gathered in the Anderson Student Center on Thursday in response to last week's racially-biased incident on campus.
Invitation: An Action Plan to Combat Racism at the University of St. Thomas
President Julie Sullivan invites the St. Thomas community a campus-wide meeting on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. as a kickoff to the university’s commitment to action and is a critical step in boldly addressing systemic racism and hate in our community.
Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Center Award Competitive Grants
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development recently awarded two of their highest honors to four St. Thomas faculty members. Dr. Bruce Gleason and Dr. Mufaddal Baxamusa each received the University Scholars Grant, while Dr. Katharine Hill and Dr. Joshua Stuchlik each received the Distinguished Early Career Grant.
Undergraduate Student Government Writes Open Letter to St. Thomas Community
The Undergraduate Student Government has written an open letter to the St. Thomas community.
Anti-Racism Coalition Writes Open Letter to St. Thomas Community
Faculty and staff members of the St. Thomas Anti-Racism Coalition have sent a letter to President Julie Sullivan and the Newsroom calling for systemic change in response to the ongoing challenges our community faces. The president, provost, and entire university leadership team is committed to undertaking the short-term and long-term work needs to ensure this moment is a meaningful inflection point in stepping up our efforts to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive community that lives our fundamental value of respecting and promoting the human dignity of all.
Princeton Review Recognizes St. Thomas as ‘Green College’
St. Thomas is one of the 399 most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review.
Eleven St. Thomas Students at Clinton Global Initiative University
Eleven St. Thomas students representing eight commitments attended the Clinton Global Initiative University Oct. 19-21 in Chicago.
Mentor-Mentee: Conjuring the Dream Job Into Reality
Thanks in large part to his experiences in the School of Law's externship program, John Pauley '17 landed his dream job.
Racism Will Not Be Tolerated
On Oct. 19, we were deeply saddened to learn of a bias-motivated incident in Brady Hall. It is a blatant disregard for our university commitment to be welcoming and inclusive and our conviction to diversity. The university is actively investigating the incident and calls on anyone who may have knowledge of the situation to come forward.
Fall Tommie Days: College Visits Brings Comfort to Future Tommies
With the Nov. 1 early action deadline nearing, fall Tommie Days, which were scheduled at St. Thomas on the Thursday and Friday over MEA break, are designed to give parents and potential Tommies all of the information they need to make their big decision.
St. Thomas Community Mourns Loss of Student
It is with deep sadness that our St. Thomas community is mourning the loss of a sophomore student, Katherine (Katie) Mullen.
Help Shape St. Thomas Sustainability Initiatives
October is National Campus Sustainability Month, and you can help shape University of St. Thomas sustainability initiatives.
Please Remember in Your Prayers James Hare ’56
Please remember in your prayers James Hare '56, who died Oct. 4.
Civil Rights Leader Vernon Jordan Speaks With DFC Students
Longtime civil rights leader and successful businessman Vernon Jordan visited Dougherty Family College on Monday to speak with first-year students.
College of Arts and Sciences Adds Data Analytics Major
The University of St Thomas has added a new major – data analytics.
St. Thomas’ Hill Awarded Fellow Support to Get Out the Vote
The Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) selected School of Social Work associate professor Katharine Hill to receive funding to host a CEEP fellow this year.
Mentor-Mentee: Finding a Path Through History
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Bontu Gemeda spent a lot of her St. Thomas journey unsure of what she wanted to study, until the Excel! Scholars program and a faculty mentor helped her realize a passion for history.
Strong First-year Class Joins the Tommie Network
The first-year class maintains St. Thomas’ recent record-setting academic profile, with an average high school GPA of 3.6 and a mid-50th percentile ACT range of 24-29.
Common Talks Mental Health, Activism and More at St. Thomas
Rapper, actor and activist Common spoke at St. Thomas on Friday, Oct. 5, stressing the importance of both activism and self-activism, and highlighting the significance of prioritizing mental health.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Deadline Oct. 22
The clock is ticking for anyone interested in entering this year’s Fowler Business Concept Challenge. With an Oct. 22 deadline, the Fowler is open to all St. Thomas students regardless of their major. The compe...
Sights and Sounds: Homecoming 2018
Hundreds of Tommies came together on the St. Paul campus on Saturday to celebrate the culmination of Homecoming Week.
Five Observations: First Friday with Denis McDonough
Denis McDonough, senior principal at Markle Foundation and former White House chief of staff in the Obama administration, kicked off the 28th annual St. Thomas Alumni Association First Friday Speaker Series on Oct. 5.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Kenneth Williams
Please remember in your prayers Kenneth Williams, father of first-year student Anika Williams. He died Sept. 29.
Osler, Sauter Contribute to National Discussion Around Kavanaugh Hearings
As the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have continued to unfold in recent weeks, St. Thomas faculty have made substantial contributions to the public discussion.