Construction at St. Thomas: 2019 in Images, Video
With the construction of two new residence halls and the Iversen Center for Faith, along with renovations of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and Ireland Hall, 2019 has been a busy year on campus.
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President’s Column: Proud and Grateful
President Julie Sullivan reflects on her love for the St. Thomas community as it continues to embrace the meaning of "home."
The Long Road to a New Home
Harriet Oyera's journey from Ugandan refugee to U.S. citizen was shaped by relationships and community.
Helping Is an Act of the Heart: Engineering’s Pascale Kunda Repairs Hospital Equipment in Her Native Rwanda
An international student repairs hospital equipment in her native Rwanda during a summer engineering program.
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.
President’s Column: Creating Sustainable Change
President Julie Sullivan talks about St. Thomas' transformational experiences.
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.
Building a Beacon of Faith
As the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas nears its 100th birthday, an expansion will make it more accessible, functional and welcoming.
Scholarship Success
President Julie Sullivan reflects on new scholarship programs and the plans for the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.
A Brave New World: St. Thomas Leads in AI, Internet of Things, Machine Learning
Smart devices are everywhere and may help solve more and more complex problems.
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.
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.
Social Innovation and Design Thinking
President Julie Sullivan discusses the university's accomplishments related to its designation as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus.
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
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.
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.
It Started In Ukraine – Mentorship Leads Political Science Major Around the World
Mentorship leads to global research.