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PHOTOS: Men's Basketball Takes Down Omaha
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Drake Dobbs' third consecutive 20-point scoring game paced St. Thomas men's basketball to a 95-84 win over Omaha Feb. 15, handing the Tommies (20-7, 10-2 Summit League) sole possession of first place in the conference standings. After Wednesday's 85-80 loss against the Coyotes, the Tommies fell back into second place. But there is still a chance for another win. St. Thomas will wrap up its final road game of the season Saturday, Feb. 22, at Oral Roberts with a 7 p.m. CT tipoff.
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St. Thomas Partners With U of M to Develop AI-Based Surgical Analysis System
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In collaboration with colleagues at the University of Minnesota Surgical Center, Dr. Chih Lai and Jihun Moon '24 MS developed an AI-based surgical analysis system. The system demonstrates remarkable precision, helping surgeons implant a device during a live operation to an accuracy of approximately 0.4 mm.
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St. Thomas Receives $2M From Bright.Green to Advance Microgrid Innovation
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The University of St. Thomas, in partnership with Bright.Green, has announced a $2 million investment to advance cutting-edge research in microgrid technology. This funding will support the construction of a state-of-the-art microgrid facility and establish Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan as the Bright.Green Director of the Center for Microgrid Research, located on the university's St. Paul campus.
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Celebrate Black History at Upcoming Events
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As February winds down, there are still plenty of opportunities to learn and reflect on Black history. From hymns and movies to in-depth conversations, join fellow Tommies at these upcoming Black History Month events:
- Feb. 22: "The Sound of (Black) Music." This show at The O'Shaughnessy stars a spirited band of leading performers, including celebrated vocalists Brianna Thomas and C. Anthony Bryant.
- Feb. 23: Movies That Matter: "Just Mercy." Take in the powerful drama "Just Mercy," which is based on the true story of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson.
- Feb. 26: "Hymns and the Black Experience." Join Dr. Yohuru Williams for a presentation exploring the deep roots of African American hymns.
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Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas' Selma Connection
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March marks the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march, a series of marches organized to protest the widespread denial of voting rights and other freedoms for Black Americans under Jim Crow laws. Although these events took place more than 1,500 miles from campus, two members of the St. Thomas community had ties to this pivotal moment in history.
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Community Entrepreneurship Program Wins National Excellence Award
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Congratulations to the team behind the Community Entrepreneurship Program at the University of St. Thomas, who recently won a 2025 Excellence Award from USASBE, the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. St. Thomas received this year's Model Community Accelerator/Incubator Award at the USASBE annual conference in Las Vegas. The awards honor colleges and universities with creative, sustainable and impactful courses and programs in entrepreneurship education.
Pictured above, from left: Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Associate Dean Danielle Ailts Campeau, Small Business Development Center Assistant Director Barbra Olson, Small Business Development Center Director Diane Paterson and Schulze School Program Manager Jennifer Gessner.
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WATCH: Tommie Educators Knit Custom Hats for Students
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Elementary teacher and recent alum Emma Monson '22 asked her fifth-grade class to design custom winter hats. The students had no idea that she would knit their designs into reality. In this special video piece, watch as Monson, and her mother, Dr. Debbie Monson, an associate professor at the School of Education, create hats with big impact.
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New Shuttle Names Announced
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The St. Thomas community has spoken and now, 10 of the university's shuttles have brand-new names. After considering more than 40 name suggestions and tallying hundreds of votes, it's time to reveal the winners. This year's names include Vincent Van Go, bUSt a Move and Keith. Find out the top vote-getters here.
And remember, you can always track the shuttle using the Shuttle Tracker application. |
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Feb. 20: Hear From Students About Their Trip to Ghana
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Over J-Term, 20 students in the GHR Fellows program traveled to Ghana for three weeks. Join them over a free lunch Feb. 20 from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. to learn about their time abroad visiting local businesses, connecting with each other, and experiencing this vibrant country.
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Feb. 20: Learn About U.S. Protectionism and China
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Gain insights about the international trade dynamics between the U.S. and China in a presentation by Dr. Hong Wu. An associate professor in the Economics Department, Wu will discuss the economic impacts of international trade and policies between the two countries. The presentation will be from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 208.
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Feb. 20: Enjoy Music at the Loft With Abigail Osborn
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Grab some coffee and join the St. Thomas Activities and Recreation board for a live music performance from singer-songwriter Abigail Osborn. The performance will start at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, in The Loft.
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Feb. 20: View Art Exhibit 'Channeling Blacks & Blues'
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A reception in the John P. Monahan Art Gallery on Feb. 20 from 6-8:30 p.m. marks the opening of a new art exhibit in Schoenecker Center that features the work of artist Seitu Jones, a respected community organizer. The show, "Channeling Blacks & Blues," features sculpture, paintings, photographs, drawings and archival objects that trace Jones' decades-long study of Black boat culture, with a focus on the aesthetics of Blues that shape his practice. Guest curators: Ego Ahaiwe Sowinski and Alexandra Nicome.
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Feb. 25: Discuss Body Image and Weight Stigma
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Immerse yourself in a full day of body positivity with Scene Settlers and the Luann Dummer Center for Women on Feb. 25. The first event invites guests into a story exchange from 11:45 a.m. -1:15 p.m. in the in O'Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium. Later that evening, hear from body justice advocate Dr. Joy Cox in a keynote address that starts at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to register for both events.
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St. Thomas students met with more than 70 employers at the spring Career Fair on Feb. 14 in James Woulfe Alumni Hall. The event offered the chance for Tommies to learn about area employers and discuss internships and future employment opportunities. (Brandon Woller '17/University of St. Thomas) |
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Dr. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, testified before the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee's informational hearing about the impact of AI. Learn more
Dr. Gloria Frost, a professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. Her project, "Divine and Created Causation in Medieval Philosophy," will culminate in a book on medieval debates about how God's causation of all things fits with creaturely agency and especially human free will. Learn more
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Media Highlights:
Tom Berg, professor at the School of Law, spoke with World News Group for a story about whether making custom cakes for same-sex weddings violates free speech protections.
Manjeet Rege, data science and software engineering professor at the School of Engineering, spoke with The Washington Post for a story about the claims of Social Security fraud by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Head coach of the men's basketball team, Johnny Tauer, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune following a key victory over Omaha to take the first place spot in the Summit League.
A study from Virgil Wiebe, professor at the School of Law, was cited in a story from The Washington Post about how new noncitizen voting laws could affect eligible voters.
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