Rediscovering Relationship: Thoughts on Church and Culture in Mexico
Students explore the cultural, political and economic aspects of what they studied over a J-Term trip to Mexico, and examined how they related to Catholic social doctrine.
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Judge Mariana Vielma ’05 J.D. Leads in the Fight for Access to Justice
Mariana Vielma J.D. is only the fifth Latina woman appointed to the bench in Adams County, Colorado, where more than 21% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
From Lima to Minneapolis: Sandra Mercado Azurin Makes a Difference Far From Home
Sandra Mercado Azurin, an LL.M. in U.S. Law student, is making a difference for future female Peruvian St. Thomas Law students.
Answering the Call: Social Work Alumni Step up and Serve
School of Social Work alumni Ikram Koliso '17 BSW, Paul Schnell ’88 BSW, and Angela Conley '03 BSW highlight the many alumni who are called to public service.
Special Education With a Special Touch
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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.
Steve Bullock: A Witness to History
Steve Bullock '81 MBA endured the Jim Crow laws of the South and rose to become interim president of the American Red Cross.
Judge Diana Murphy’s Legacy
Lisa Brabbit from the School of Law remembers her mentor Judge Diana Murphy.
Tomenes Receives Inaugural Diana Murphy Scholarship
Shana Tomenes 3L was chosen for the scholarship in recognition of her many achievements. Next year she will clerk on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Minding the Gap … in Equality
Nationwide studies show women are paid less, promoted less and are represented less in high-ranking positions compared to their male colleagues in the law profession.
(Law)maker. (History)maker. (Change)maker: Kathleen Blatz
Kathleen Blatz, Minnesota's first female Supreme Court chief justice, says she never set out to accomplish the extraordinary.
Dean’s Column: Shaping the Legal Profession of Tomorrow
School of Law Dean Robert Vischer comments on the difficult path that many women still experience in legal practice.
Advocate for Her Own Life
Elizabeth Bakewicz '07 J.D. is a spokesperson in the fight against physician-assisted suicide.
Murphy Institute: From Shopper to Steward
Sarah Spangenberg '14, '19 MAT looked to shift her attitude from consumer to steward by cultivating a spirituality of eating.
LOGOS Journal: St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Feminism and Eternity
In the Winter 2019 issue of LOGOS, Sister Albert Marie Surmanski, OP’s “St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Feminism and Eternity: In Conversation with Sister Elizabeth Johnson” examines how many of the contemporary feminist theologian’s concerns are legitimate and echoed in the thought of the 19th century Carmelite.
Taking Catholic Studies to the Next Level
With a newly refined curriculum, St. Thomas Catholic Studies continues to be the leader and standard-bearer in Catholic studies.
Where Nothing Goes to Waste: Alum Vosters ’10 Battles Poverty Through Food
Samantha Vosters '10, '20 CSMA works to battle poverty at the Riverwest Food Pantry in Milwaukee.
The Pressure Point: Mental Health and Student Well-being at St. Thomas
A new Center for Well-Being will provide a holistic approach to meet students’ increased mental health needs.
The Ups and Downs of a Student-managed Fund
The Aristotle Fund, as benefactor Gerald Rauenhorst named it, was valued at $6 million at the end of last year.
Artist Annie Hejny ’12 Wades Into Water
Annie Hejny '12 collects water and sediment from local lakes and rivers to create textured abstract images.
Excel! Research Scholars Live Out Hopes and Dreams
Since 2007 when it began as the McNair Scholars program at St. Thomas, Excel! has provided an academic enrichment program that helps undergraduate students who are first-generation, low-income or from underrepresented populations to acquire the necessary education, training and experience required to build an academic portfolio vital to successfully gaining graduate school admission and to earning fellowships and funding based on merit.
‘All Rise!’: Tom Alford ’07 J.D. Rises Through the Ranks
Tom Alford '07 J.D. is one of the youngest judges in U.S. Military.
The Public Servant
Twenty-five alumni from 25 years of the Catholic Studies program: Santo Cruz.
The Bridge Builders
Twenty-five alumni from 25 years of the Catholic Studies program: Jason Adkins, Jenna Kraska and Rachana Chhin.
The Hopeful Therapist
Twenty-five alumni from 25 years of the Catholic Studies program: Dan McClure.
The Artful Priests
Twenty-five alumni from 25 years of the Catholic Studies program: The Artful Priests.