Irish Roots and a Novel
Both 1988 alumnae, mother and daughter Cecelia and Kathy MacDonald forged a special bond while collaborating on a novel set in Ireland.
The Return of the Citizen Lawyer
School of Law Dean Robert Vischer discusses St. Thomas' dedication to training lawyers who exhibit the ideal of citizenship.
10 Things That Make Professor Julie Oseid Remarkable
School of Law Professor Julie Oseid is a remarkable writer and an even more remarkable person.
Those Who Put Their Lives on the Line Shouldn’t Wait in Line to See the Doctor
Health care MBA alumni help reduce wait times for veterans and improve other critical processes.
The Citizen Lawyer
St. Thomas Law alumni strengthen their communities through advocacy and leadership
Social Innovation and Design Thinking
President Julie Sullivan discusses the university's accomplishments related to its designation as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus.
Feeling of Home: Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities Provide Stability
The Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities provide the stability of home for students.
BrightSide Produce Brings Ingenuity, Collaboration to Food Desert Battle
University students deliver needed nutrition to neighborhoods in food deserts.
Storyteller, Changemaker: UnderTold Stories Project Brings the World Home
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Fred de Sam Lazaro’s “Under-Told Stories” project at St. Thomas profiles social entrepreneurs who solve problems around the world.
Magma Cum Laude – Jill Schleicher ’11 Takes Volcanology to the Next Level
Jill Schleicher ’11 researches what’s actually going on inside a volcano and how that information might inform predictions of when one will erupt.
Meet the Ecopreneur Who Loves to Talk Trash
Jason Utgaard ’07 and his company, The Spotted Door, help turn today's trash into tomorrow's treasures.
Teacher as Witness – Catholic Studies Alumni Lead as Both
An alumna and the director of the Center for Catholic Studies discuss what makes a good teacher.
Christopher Thompson Becomes New Co-director of Murphy Institute
Thompson joins Lisa Schiltz, Herrick Professor of Law and Thomas J. Abood Research Scholar, in directing the Murphy Institute.
Business in an Inclusive Economy
Learn how ‘common good’ applies to the world of business.
The Feeling of Home
The Catholic Studies Living Learning Communities provide the stability of home for students.
In Memoriam – Don J. Briel
Some students called him James Bond for his cool demeanor and international travel, but he was seen more often as a wise intellectual and spiritual father.
The Heart of the Matter – Student Research at St. Thomas
In the School of Engineering, faculty collaborate with students at the undergraduate and graduate level. Their research often leads to innovative solutions.
Can 1,946 St. Thomas Lawyers Change the World?
While the majority of our School of Law alumni continue to advance the common good in Minnesota and the surrounding states, we asked 17 of our 1,946 alumni what they do each day and what impact they hope to have on the communities they serve outside the Upper Midwest.
Primed for Impact
Benjamin Hargrove '18 J.D.'s internships and externship have prepared him for his current work with the FBI's Minneapolis office.
Right on the Money
Mary Rosen ’06 J.D., an expert in international trade finance law, has been named to the International Chamber of Commerce Banking Commission Legal Committee.
The Power of Empathy
School of Law Professor Robert Kahn excels at connecting with his students.
Dean’s Column – Engaging the World
Dean Robert Vischer discusses how School of Law graduates contribute to the "globalization of solidarity."
Home Away From Home
School of Law faculty, staff and J.D. students welcome international students from its LL.M. in U.S. Law program into their classrooms and homes.
Special Deliveries – Laura Dean ’88
Laura Dean, who received St. Thomas' first full-tuition science scholarship, has delivered more than 3,000 babies and is now chief of staff.
Final Thoughts – The Prayer That Was the Answer to My Prayers
An alumnus reflects on how the "Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas" continues to guide him.