Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December 2019.
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President Julie Sullivan today announced a new strategic planning process that will engage our community in developing our university priorities for the next five years. Community conversations around “St. Thomas 2025” will begin in January, and your voice is needed to help create the road map for our shared goals.
Early Gifts for Faculty and Staff: Extra Days Off Over 2019 Holiday Break
St. Thomas is granting employees four gift days in 2019 over the holiday break, meaning a 12-day stretch of time off.
Arrest Made in Hoax Bomb Scares
Today, an individual was arrested by federal law enforcement for making the three hoax bomb threats against the University of St. Thomas. The suspect, Ray Persaud, age 20, will now be subject to the criminal process in federal court. The press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office is available here.
St. Thomas Launches First Sustainability Strategic Plan
For the first time, St. Thomas has a comprehensive strategic plan for sustainability. The plan is the result of 18 months of work.
Center for Common Good Launches One University, One Breath
The Center for the Common Good will launch One University – One Breath on Thursday, Sept. 19 with open houses for students and for faculty and staff.
Statement on Racist Incident in Ireland Hall
Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang and President Julie Sullivan address the report of racist writing found in Ireland Hall on Sept. 11.
September Update on the Action Plan to Combat Racism
Diversity, equity and inclusion work by students, faculty and staff has continued across campus over the summer months.
Follow-up Letter from Aug. 20 Bomb Threat, Emergency Protocol Reminders
Vice President for Student Affairs Karen Lange writes to remind the St. Thomas community of local safety procedures and resources, as well as communications practices.
St. Thomas Gets Digital Makeover, Launches Redesigned Website
St. Thomas has a new digital front door. With its June 14 launch the university’s main .edu website has a completely revamped look, feel and function, all aimed at helping give prospective students the best possible experience for gathering information and getting to know St. Thomas.
May Update on the Action Plan to Combat Racism
Diversity, equity and inclusion work by students, faculty and staff has continued across campus this spring semester, bringing to life the university’s commitments in the Action Plan to Combat Racism.
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.
Update on St. Paul Campus Bomb Threat
At 9:37 a.m. today, our campus switchboard received a call from someone claiming to have placed a bomb on campus. There was no information about location. The Saint Paul Police, Minneapolis Police and the FBI w...
Statement on Religious Vandalism in Ireland Hall
It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you of an act of vandalism that took place on our campus in Ireland Hall.
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.
Class Cancellation and University Closure Guidelines
Extremely cold temperatures and heavy snowfalls characterize winters in Minnesota and can lead to dangerous and unsafe conditions.
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.
2019 Faculty Promotions and Tenures Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on tenure and promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in February 2019
New Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice
President Julie Sullivan today announced the creation of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice at the St. Thomas School of Law.
Winter Weather – Classes Cancelled Jan. 30
Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 all classes at the University of St. Thomas will be cancelled due to extreme cold temperatures. All day and evening classes will also be cancelled on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.
University Announces Two New Residence Halls, Brady and Dowling Renovations, More Parking on Campus
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
A report of a potential threat on campus Thursday kicked off an investigation and subsequent USTALERT that there was no threat.
Bringing a Tommie Home to Lead Athletics
The University of St. Thomas has a new vice president and director of athletics. Phil Esten ‘95 will return to his alma mater in January, bringing with him a breadth of experience from athletics leadership positions at Penn State University; the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University.
Early Gifts for Faculty and Staff: Extra Days Off Over Christmas Break
The university’s regular paid holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) fall on weekdays this year (Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1). We will provide three additional paid “gift days” on Dec. 26, 27 and 28.