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Administrative offices and most dining locations will be closed from Friday, April 18, through Monday, April 21, in observance of Good Friday and Easter. Wishing all Tommies a safe and restful holiday break! |
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St. Thomas Surpasses $131M Fundraising Goal for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
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In a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. Set to open in October 2025, the arena will serve as the new home for St. Thomas men's and women's basketball and hockey programs.
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Master's Degree Focused on AI Leadership Launches
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St. Thomas is introducing a new graduate program: the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Leadership (MAIL). Classes will begin in fall 2025. This interdisciplinary program targets non-technical professionals seeking to understand and strategically manage the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in their workplaces.
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Rooted in Community, Leading with Purpose: Manuela Hill-Munoz and the Tommie Journey
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Twice a month, a group of students gather at the Center for the Common Good, peeking in to ask if they can pet the dogs. Around the same time, the joyful sounds of two playful corgis can be heard echoing throughout the space. These two adorable corgis are the fur babies of Manuela Hill-Munoz, the director of social impact and ...
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St. Thomas Law Marks Milestone Year with Mission, Employment Outcomes at Core
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The latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report and recent graduate employment outcomes shine a light on the University of St. Thomas School of Law's unwavering commitment to its mission and students. The Minneapolis-based law school is ranked No. 94 in the 2025 U.S. News rankings, its highest ranking ever.
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Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Day
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This year, the University of St. Thomas will celebrate St. Thomas Day on April 23. The annual Mass and dinner continue a tradition that has endured for 139 years. St. Thomas Day was originally observed on or around March 7, the traditional feast day on the liturgical calendar of our school's patron, St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Better Than Best: How Dick Schulze's Pursuit of Excellence Fuels Entrepreneurship for All
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Twenty-five years after Dick Schulze's transformative $50 million gift to establish the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at St. Thomas, his vision continues to shape entrepreneurial education across the university. More than half of St. Thomas students take a least one entrepreneurship course. In this piece for St. Thomas Magazine, learn about Schulze's lasting impact and his goal of bringing entrepreneurial thinking to all students.
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Hear from Dick Schulze as Finding Forward concludes its 2024-25 season. Together with President Rob Vischer, the legendary entrepreneur will discuss the power of connection and community in the entrepreneurial world. The evening gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on April 25 inside the Schulze Auditorium on the Minneapolis campus. The event is free, but registration is required.
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April 20: Celebrate Easter Mass at St. Thomas
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Join Campus Ministry at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas for Easter Sunday Mass to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mass will start at 11 a.m. Reminder there will be no Triduum services offered at the chapel.
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April 22-27: Campus Sustainability Week
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April 24: Discover Research Opportunities at Faculty Lightning Talks
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In conjunction with Research Week, projects from across campus will be highlighted at the 2025 Faculty Lightning Talks. From virtual reality and zebra finches to microbiomes and energy efficiency, there's a lot of work happening on campus. Come to hear faculty discuss their projects and learn about partnering with professors on future research. The event gets underway at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, in the Iversen Center for Faith.
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St. Thomas was recently included in a new research classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research College/University. The classification highlights St. Thomas' dedication to research and scholarship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Father Chris Collins, vice president for mission, leads Palm Sunday Mass outside the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. (Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Rachel Moran, a professor at the School of Law, spoke to KARE 11 about the Minneapolis Police Department encrypting radio communications, along with potential citizen concerns for the restriction of information.
Dr. Roxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Live Science article on how the human circadian rhythm and lifestyle factors can play into pre-bedtime energy bursts.
Dr. Manjeet Rege, the director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the School of Engineering, spoke with WCCO-TV about a new facial recognition program at Target Field.
Dr. Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for numerous stories about the impact of tariffs on trade relations between China and the United States.
Read more St. Thomas "In the News" stories. |
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Know of anything or anyone interesting around the university that would make for a good Newsroom feature story? Let us know at news@stthomas.edu.
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