March 19 Teach-in to Focus on the Need for Black Historical Consciousness
Dr. LaGarrett King will be the special guest at a teach-in on March 19 in O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium.
St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab Teams with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin for Latest Project
St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab and its director, School of Engineering and Schulze School of Entrepreneurship professor AnnMarie Thomas, have formed a new partnership with Jeff Bezos’ space exploration company, Blue Origin.
Support, Energy for All Faiths Growing at St. Thomas
Energy has been growing for some time at St. Thomas around supporting the many faiths of everyone in the university's community, including both how people practice their own faith and how those faiths encounter one another.
CAS Teach-in Discusses War on Drugs History and Impact
The history of the war on drugs and its disproportionate impact on African Americans was the focus of the Feb. 26 College of Arts and Sciences Teach-in Tuesday.
Construction to Start in April on Iversen Center for Faith, New Residence Halls
Construction for three major projects on the St. Thomas north campus is scheduled to begin April 1.
We Are Tommies – Enzo Vinholi ’21
One of the 2019 St. Thomas Awareness Campaign videos features undergraduate student Enzo Vinholi '21, whose company uses virtual reality to help maintain memories for Alzheimer's patients.
The Magic Behind the Playful Learning Lab
At its heart, the Playful Learning Lab is a research group focused on creating fun, unique and engaging hands-on experiences for PK-12 students and educators.
State of the University Address
Hundreds of St. Thomas community members gathered Feb. 21 for President Julie Sullivan's "State of the University" address.
Winners Named in St. Thomas Business Plan Competition
On Friday, the Opus College of Business Schulze School of Entrepreneurship hosted its annual St. Thomas Business Plan Competition at Schulze Hall where $30,000 was on the line for budding entrepreneurs.
Business Degree Boosted These Tommie Restaurateurs
The Newsroom talked to some Opus College of Business alumni who have put their skills into practice in their restaurant career.
Center for Engineering Education Offers Innovative Learning for K-12 Educators
Through St. Thomas' Center for Engineering Education, K-12 educators are learning about innovations in engineering education and how to bring those advances into their classrooms.
Bisrat Bayou Named 2019 Tommie Award Winner
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Bisrat Bayou was voted by students, staff and faculty as the winner of the 2019 Tommie Award.
We Are Tommies: TV, Radio Awareness Campaigns Launch Today
With a goal of increasing overall awareness for the academic reputation and graduation outcomes, St. Thomas is launching new awareness campaigns.
The Value of an MBA for Doctors
The Newsroom connected with Dr. Joshua White '12 MBA of Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vermont, on the value of an MBA for doctors.
Five Observations: First Friday with Dr. Bill McGuire
Dr. Bill McGuire, owner and managing director of Minnesota United FC, spoke of the upcoming inaugural soccer season in Allianz Field and urban redevelopment on Feb. 1 to a sold-out crowd at James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall on the St. Paul campus.
Get to Know: Excel! Research Scholars Program
For more than 10 years, the Excel! Research Scholars Program at St. Thomas has helped historically underrepresented students be represented in graduate school.
School of Education Helps Fill Special Education Shortage Areas
The University of St. Thomas’ School of Education is on the forefront of trying to help fill the special education teacher shortage through multiple program offerings that include special education residencies in local school systems.
Get to Know Your Tommie Award Finalists
For nearly 90 years, St. Thomas has given the Tommie Award to a senior who, according to fellow students, faculty, and staff, best represents the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership, and campus involvement. This year's three finalists continue the proud tradition with an incredible range of contributions to the St. Thomas community and beyond.
Gov. Walz Names Three Tommies as Commissioners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have named three St. Thomas alumni as state commissioners.
Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference Features Award-Winning Illustrator Bryan Collier
The University of St. Thomas will host the Hubbs Children's Literature Conference on Feb. 16. Read about the power of children's picture books in this Q&A.
Amira Warren-Yearby – Humans of St. Thomas
Meet Amira Warren-Yearby, president of the Black Empowerment Student Alliance and one of this year’s three Tommie Award finalists.
Second Straight Year: St. Thomas Recognized as Military Friendly School
St. Thomas has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for the second straight year.
Dean’s Forum Covers Racial Literacy in the Digital Age
Students, faculty, staff and community members attended the second installment in the St. Thomas School of Education’s Dean Forum series on Wednesday at Opus Hall in Minneapolis.
Amy Helgeson – Humans of St. Thomas
Humans of St. Thomas catches up with Amy Helgeson, a first-year entrepreneur who wants her businesses to advance the common good, including her company, Skyrocket, aimed at helping senior citizens be entrepreneurs themselves.
St. Thomas Hits New High for Four-year Graduation Rate
St. Thomas students are graduating in four years at the highest rate ever. For the first time, nearly 69 percent of undergraduate students completed their degrees in four years, marking a nearly four-point increase from students entering in 2013.