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Bethany Brausen Named Head Women's Hockey Coach
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The University of St. Thomas has announced Bethany Brausen as the next head coach of the Tommie women's hockey program. As interim head coach in 2024-25, Brausen led St. Thomas to its first sweep of a top 5 program this past weekend and has played an integral role in the Tommies' Division I transition.
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St. Thomas Introduces STEM MBA to Prepare Data-Driven Leaders
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The Opus College of Business is introducing a new STEM MBA program to prepare professionals for leadership roles in industries powered by data and technology. The program combines the advanced technical skills employers need with the strategic and ethical decision-making essential to effective leadership.
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On Jan. 29, Asian American communities around the U.S. rang in the Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake. The spring holiday begins on the day of the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon. We wish a happy Lunar New Year to those in the St. Thomas community who celebrate. |
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Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Students and Study Abroad
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In the last year, nearly 700 St. Thomas students took part in study abroad programs, with Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom standing out as top destinations. But have you ever wondered about the roots of study abroad programs at St. Thomas? The history of study abroad at St. Thomas stretches back to the post-World War II era.
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Tommie Experts: Empathy Is a Cornerstone of Emotional Intelligence and Team Success
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What makes a team move from good to great? It's not just technical skills or clear processes. A game changer is empathy. When leaders and team members take the time to understand and connect with each other on a deeper level, they create an environment where trust flourishes, collaboration thrives, and results exceed expectations.
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Tommie Experts: Dr. Yohuru Williams Reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy for a New Generation
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The founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas, Dr. Yohuru Williams, was the emcee for the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for the state of Minnesota. In his remarks he said "we must seek within ourselves to be leaders within the quest of what Dr. King called 'the beloved community.'"
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Feb. 4: Spring Into Success With U.S. Bank and CSA
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Shape your goals for the spring semester with U.S. Bank and the Center for Student Achievement. Connect with U.S. Bank Goals Coach Barry Saeger and the CSA team on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 100. They'll have information on tutoring and academic services, as well as cookies and raffles.
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Feb. 10: Exploring Ways to Pray in Busy Times
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Does your busy life leave you little time to pray? The Ignatian Spirituality Center will hold a special event exploring how it is possible to "pray always" while leading full lives. Join Father Warren Sazama, SJ, as he explores how to expand our communication with God. The event is Monday, Feb. 10, at noon in ICF. Lunch will be provided.
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A snowy January scene in front of the Frey Science and Engineering Center. (Brandon Woller '17/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Dr. John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the School of Engineering, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about his latest ocean warming research and how rising temperatures across the globe led to the warmest winter and fall ever recorded in the state.
Mark Osler, professor at the School of Law, spoke with national news outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, for various stories about the changing world of presidential pardons.
Dr. Manjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the School of Engineering, spoke with WCCO Radio about "The Stargate Project" and other announcements from the Trump administration related to AI.
Virgil Wiebe, professor at the School of Law, joined WCCO Radio to discuss the Trump administration's planned mass deportations and the potential legal hurdles that would need to be overcome to implement such a plan.
Dr. Yohuru Williams, the founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, teamed up with adjunct faculty member and ODEI ambassador Sheree Curry for a commentary about President Trump's executive orders centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It was published in the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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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