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Students Advance DEI Through Business 200
Students in the Business 200 course this past year used racial covenants issued only 50-100 years ago to find how deeply rooted racial disparities were in the Twin Cities, even when it came to who could and couldn’t own a home in certain neighborhoods.
Five Observations: The Chauvin Trial and St. Thomas Law Professors
St. Thomas law professors explained in a panel discussion ahead of the week what the public can expect to see as the Derek Chauvin trial unfolds, including an explanation of the multiple charges he faces.
Five Observations: First Friday with 3M CEO Mike Roman
On March 5, the St. Thomas Alumni Association First Friday Speaker Series welcomed Mike Roman, chairman and CEO of 3M, currently ranked No. 103 on the Fortune 500.
Tales from the Archives: First Female Professor at St. Thomas
March is Women’s History Month and it is a perfect time to highlight a significant figure in the history of women at the University of St. Thomas.
Life at St. Thomas: February 2021
Check out some of these images from St. Thomas photographers during the month of February 2021.
Bearing the Burden: How Privilege Plays Out in Pandemics
While it may be global or everywhere, the COVID-19 pandemic is not impacting everyone the same, biology professor Jill Manske said.
Five Observations: 2021 State of the University Address
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In her annual State of the University address, President Julie Sullivan celebrated the work of a challenging year, and shared optimism for St. Thomas’ future.
A Powerhouse for Justice: Leslie Redmond ’19 J.D./MBA
Before becoming a lawyer and getting her MBA degree, Leslie Redmond ’19 J.D./MBA was fighting for justice in her community. In the inner city of Washington, D.C., witnessing injustice was a part of her daily routine.
Humans of St. Thomas: Chalon Coley
There are at least two things Chalon Coley and I have in common, we both are Dougherty Family College alumna, and we work at the same coffee shop. Working with Coley making lattes every day and navigating this ...
St. Thomas Students Take Home ACG Cup
A team of Opus College of Business MBA students recently won the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota) Cup case study competition, beating a team from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
Education, Diversity: Personal Passions for Trustee Archie Black
When it comes to the Board of Trustees, St. Thomas relies on its members for their insights, expertise and guidance. But the relationship between board members and the university community is also symbiotic. Ju...
St. Thomas 2025: New Priorities to Elevate Prominence
With the demographics of college-age students set to undergo radical shifts in the coming years, St. Thomas unveiled this week a bold five-year plan designed to propel the university into the country’s top echelon of Catholic higher ed institutions.
St. Thomas Business Plan Competition Incorporates Alumni in 2021
The St. Thomas Business Plan Competition invited another set of competitors to its virtual event this year.
Law Alumni Receive Honors
Several St. Thomas School of Law graduates have recently been recognized by local and national organizations and publications.
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.
Humans of St. Thomas: Pascale Kunda ’21
Driven by her faith and commitment to helping others, Pascale Kunda has made an indelible impression on the St. Thomas community during her time on campus. Recently voted this year’s Tommie Award winner by stud...
Tommie Experts: Books on Black History You May Not Know (Yet)
This Black History Month, the Newsroom spoke with associate professor Todd Lawrence to get his book recommendations for the St. Thomas community.
Opus College of Business Retains Prestigious AACSB Accreditation
Opus College of Business has earned reaccreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for an additional five-year period (2020-25).
Four St. Thomas Students Named Fulbright Semifinalists
Four St. Thomas students are semifinalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program this year.
Virtual Study Abroad Expands Global Experience
While the COVID-19 pandemic has made travel nearly impossible for students across the country, St. Thomas has found ways to provide students with a global experience despite the current circumstances.
A Community Action Advocate and Mobilizer: Stella Whitney-West ’06 MBA
As the dual pandemics of racism and COVID-19 arose in 2020, the impact of Stella Whitney-West ’06 MBA would be magnified in her role as the CEO of NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center in north Minneapolis.
Virtual Sellouts Announced for Final MIAC Games
As a founding member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), the University of St. Thomas is looking to conclude its time in the conference by virtually “selling out” venues for its final 2021 MIAC basketball and hockey games at Schoenecker Arena and St. Thomas Ice Arena.
Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black Elk Explored in Series on Indigenous Worldviews
Nicholas Black Elk is being considered for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church, and some are on a mission to shed light on his life story. Damian Costello, Ph.D., internationally recognized expert on the lif...
Religious Liberty Clinic Brief Argues Universities Can’t Discriminate Against Faith-Based Student Groups
The University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court InterVarsity Christian Fellowship v. Board of Governors of Wayne State University....