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An aerial view of the Anderson Student Center, John P. Monahan Plaza, and the fountain. Taken September 23, 2012.

St. Thomas Approves New Undergraduate Curriculum

December 12, 2018

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St. Thomas has approved a new undergraduate curriculum.

St. Thomas to Host High School Summer Business Camp

Jordan Osterman '11

December 12, 2018

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship

The University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship has announced it will host BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture career and leadership summer camp for high school students at its St. Paul campus July 7-12, 2019.

A rendering of the plans for the renovation of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas seen from the west.

Building a Beacon of Faith

Jordan Osterman '11

December 11, 2018

2018 Fall, Alumni, Homepage, News, Our Community, St. Thomas Magazine, Top News

As the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas nears its 100th birthday, an expansion will make it more accessible, functional and welcoming.

Studio portrait of student Dylan Barrett, taken in the Murray-Herrick Campus Center on Aug 24, 2018 in St. Paul.

Dylan Barrett – Humans of St. Thomas

Amy Carlson Gustafson

December 10, 2018

College of Arts and Sciences, Commentary, Communication and Journalism, Current Students, Humans of St. Thomas, News, Top News

Communication and journalism major Dylan Barrett is a jack of all trades, and master of several of them for good measure.

CAS Hosts First Teach-in Tuesday on Race, Social Science

Jordan Osterman '11

December 5, 2018

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Hundreds of students, faculty and staff filled the OEC Auditorium on Tuesday for the first College of Arts and Sciences Teach-in Tuesday event. The hour-long discussion focused on the research of Mamie Phipps Clark and her husband, Kenneth Clark, and led to a dialogue with audience members.

Five Observations: Teaching Race

Caroline M. Crowley ’20 and Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

December 4, 2018

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John Ireland Endowed Chair Stephen D. Brookfield and several colleagues discussed their new book, "Teaching Race," at a recent event at Anderson Student Center.

Allianz Field, home of the Minnesota United, shown lit up at night.

Tommie-Johnnie Football 2019 to be Held at Allianz Field

Jordan Osterman '11

December 4, 2018

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Minnesota United and the University of St. Thomas today announced that the University of St. Thomas football team will host Saint John’s University on Oct. 19, 2019 at Allianz Field.

Scholarship Success

President Julie Sullivan

December 3, 2018

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President Julie Sullivan reflects on new scholarship programs and the plans for the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.

St. Thomas men's basketball played the first-ever basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 30, against UW-River Falls.

St. Thomas Wins First-ever Basketball Game at U.S. Bank Stadium

Jordan Osterman '11

December 1, 2018

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More than 1,000 purple-clad fans cheered Friday as the men's basketball team won the first-ever game played at U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, with an 85-70 win over UW-River Falls.

Please Remember In Your Prayers Nicole Lapides

Angela Vognild

November 30, 2018

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Nicole Lapides, sister of Alex Lapides, Opus College of Business program adviser.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Meg Wilkes Karraker

Jordan Osterman '11

November 29, 2018

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Notices, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Meg Wilkes Karraker, professor emerita of sociology and founding director of the Luann Dummer Center for Women. She died Nov. 26.

Bisrat Bayou – Humans of St. Thomas

Amy Carlson Gustafson

November 28, 2018

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Bisrat Bayou is the University of St. Thomas undergraduate student body president and much more.

Tommies Excited for Historic Basketball Game at U.S. Bank Stadium

Scott Beedy

November 27, 2018

Around the Quad, News, Our Community, Top News

The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team will be one of eight college teams to make history this week playing in the first basketball games at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Tens of thousands of devices are being added to what is broadly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT).

A Brave New World: St. Thomas Leads in AI, Internet of Things, Machine Learning

Jordan Osterman '11

November 27, 2018

2018 Fall, Alumni, Homepage, News, Our Community, School of Engineering, St. Thomas Magazine, Top News

Smart devices are everywhere and may help solve more and more complex problems.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Philip Byrne

Jordan Osterman '11

November 26, 2018

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Philip B. Byrne, father of Nora Byrne Fitzpatrick, Associate Vice President of Financial Planning & Budgeting and grandfather of undergraduate student John Thuente.

Christopher Clark poses for a portrait on July 17, 2018 in Harvey, Illinois. Clark (2009, School of Law, JD) was born and raised in Harvey. He attended the University of St. Thomas School of law with the intention of using his degree to help turn his hometown around. After returning he was elected as an alderman and is currently running for mayor.

The Citizen Lawyer

Amy Carlson Gustafson

November 26, 2018

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St. Thomas Law alumni strengthen their communities through advocacy and leadership

Fowler Business Concept Challenge Sparks Innovative Ideas

Amy Carlson Gustafson

November 21, 2018

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Last Friday at Anderson Student Center’s James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, $62,000 in scholarships was awarded to an innovative group of students taking part in the Fowler Business Concept Challenge.

How to Innovate in Your Own Company

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

November 20, 2018

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business

Dr. Jean Wright, vice president and chief innovation officer at Atrium Health, recently shared insights into how to innovate in your own company.

‘Jesus Approaches’ Book Winning Awards

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC and Emily Reuvers '20

November 20, 2018

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The Newsroom recently sat down with Liz Kelly, managing editor of LOGOS journal, about the success of her latest book, "Jesus Approaches: What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom & Joy from the Women of the New Testament."

University Announces Two New Residence Halls, Brady and Dowling Renovations, More Parking on Campus

Jordan Osterman '11

November 19, 2018

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Four Residence Life construction projects will begin on campus next summer. In addition to the Chapel Expansion announced last week, the University of St. Thomas is moving forward with plans to build two new residence halls with underground parking and to begin renovations at Brady and Dowling Residence Halls over the next three summers.

Post-incident Report Following Last Week’s USTALERT

Jordan Osterman '11

November 19, 2018

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A report of a potential threat on campus Thursday kicked off an investigation and subsequent USTALERT that there was no threat.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Dr. Malcolm Blumenthal

Jordan Osterman '11

November 19, 2018

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Dr. Malcolm Blumenthal, husband of Dr. Marsha Blumenthal, professor emerita of economics.

Irish Roots and a Novel

Amy Carlson Gustafson

November 19, 2018

2018 Fall, 2018 Summer, Alumni, Homepage, News, Our Community, St. Thomas Magazine, Top News

Both 1988 alumnae, mother and daughter Cecelia and Kathy MacDonald forged a special bond while collaborating on a novel set in Ireland.

Please Remember In Your Prayers Margaret Rogers

Angela Vognild

November 15, 2018

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Please remember in your prayers Margaret Rogers, mother of James Rogers, MA ’99, Center for Irish Studies.

University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas

Jordan Osterman '11

November 15, 2018

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The chapel at the University of St. Thomas has served its campus well for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of donors, it will now be brought into the 21st century with expanded spaces and amenities that will serve the contemporary needs of the entire community.