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Inside Look: Video of Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas Renovations
Renovations inside the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas have continued throughout the summer, helping breath new life into the spiritual heart of St. Thomas.
Faculty Dig Deep in Engaging with the Mission Seminar
Twelve faculty members spent the past year engaging with the mission as part of the Office for Mission’s inaugural seminar, culminating in a weeklong trip to Rome in June.
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.
(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.
Gardiner Starts as New Director for the Center for Irish Studies
David Gardiner, PhD, '89 began on June 15 as the new Director for the Center for Irish Studies and Editor of the New Hibernia Review.
Tommie Experts: Making Cents of the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline
St. Thomas sports economist Bradley Wilson discusses some of the financial implications behind the upcoming Major League Baseball trade deadline.
Photos, Time Lapse Capture Chapel, Iversen Center for Faith Construction
Construction on the northern quad of St. Thomas' St. Paul campus continues; check out a time lapse of the work on the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and Iversen Center for Faith through June 30, 2019, as well as photos of the ongoing projects.
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.
Kha Yang Begins as St. Thomas’ First Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence
St. Thomas today welcomed Kha Yang as its first Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence, a crucial leadership role that will guide the university’s ongoing journey to be more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Professional Notes: June 30
Professional and academic activities by faculty and staff through July 1, 2019.
‘His Blood Was Purple, Not Red’: Monsignor James Lavin Award Winner Doug Hennes ’77
The Monsignor James Lavin Award honors an alumnus or alumna for outstanding volunteer contributions to St. Thomas. This year's recipient is Doug Hennes' 77. Hennes, 63, passed away last July 19.
Humanitarian Award Winner Beth Burns ’94 Is Changing Lives for Homeless Youth
The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual’s contributions to the betterment of the spiritual and material welfare of the less fortunate. This year's award recipient is Beth Burns '94.
2019 Professor of the Year: Victoria Young
Professor of the Year recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The faculty selects the recipient, and this year’s Professor of the Year is Dr. Victoria Young, professor and chair of the St. Thomas art history program and architectural historian.
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.
Sights and Sounds: 2019 Commencement Weekend
The St. Thomas community celebrated three commencement ceremonies May 25 and 26, with 1,400 undergraduate students, more than 1,200 graduate students and 61 Dougherty Family College students becoming alumni.
Answers to MIAC-related Questions
Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions stemming from St. Thomas' leaving the MIAC.
President Sullivan Statement on MIAC Membership
Today is a difficult day for our community. The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced that St. Thomas will be involuntarily removed from membership in the MIAC effective at the end of spring 2021. You can find its official statement here.
Class of 2019 in the Spotlight
Congratulations to all 2019 graduates, including undergraduates, graduates, and those from Dougherty Family College! In honor of these graduates and their accomplishments, let's look back at all of the remarkable things they did while they were Tommies.
Gratitude for Giving: St. Thomas Says ‘Thx’
A university-wide campaign is calling attention toward the important role philanthropy plays in everything at the university, highlighting the benefits that giving leads to in every facet of life at St. Thomas.
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.
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.
Tommie Award: Bisrat Bayou
The Tommie Award is sponsored annually by the Division of Student Affairs and honors a senior selected by students, faculty and staff as best representing St. Thomas Aquinas’ ideals of scholarship, leadership a...
