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As midterms wrap up, we wish students a restful and safe spring break. From March 30-April 6, please note adjusted hours on campus including at campus dining venues and for the intercampus shuttle. Also, campus business operations will be closed on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 5. |
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In Our Prayers: Seham Hassen
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Our community is mourning Seham Hassen, a Morrison Family College of Health student who passed away on Monday, March 23. Students in need of support can connect with Campus Ministry or Counseling and Psychological Services.
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Celebrating Palm Sunday, Easter and Passover
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Palm Sunday on March 29 marks the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian tradition, commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Celebrations for Good Friday and Easter will be on April 3 and 5, respectively. As members of the University of St. Thomas community prepare to celebrate these religious holidays, we note that Passover, an eight-day Jewish holiday, begins Wednesday night, April 1, and honors the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. We extend warm wishes for reflection, peace and renewal, however you observe. May this season inspire hope and connection across our diverse community. |
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Vatican Astronomer Explores Faith, Science During St. Thomas Visit
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On clear nights in rural Kenya, where Brother Guy Consolmagno once served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the mid-1980s, he would carry a small telescope outside and draw a crowd. "Everybody wanted to look through the telescope," he said. Consolmagno, who now lives in Italy, invited Kenyan farmers, students and families to peer through…
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St. Thomas Awarded for Growth of Davis UWC International Scholars
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Originally hailing from Paraguay, Merardo Pezoa '29 enjoyed singing in the choir as a United World Colleges high school upperclassman in Wales, United Kingdom. Now, enrolled at the University of St. Thomas as a film studies major, Pezoa sings in the St. Thomas choir. "Choir has been part of my entire life, and having the…
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AI Isn't Optional. Neither Is Critical Thinking, Says St. Thomas Professor
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One way many people use artificial intelligence is also the least useful: Ask it to write something – a speech, a term paper or a corporate statement – and copy-paste whatever the chatbot kicks back into your document without much review. "You learn nothing," said Tom Feeney, associate professor of philosophy in the College of…
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March 27: Catch Tommie Baseball
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Show up to support Tommie Baseball as the Tommies host Summit League rivals University of Nebraska at Omaha at 3 p.m., Friday, March 27, and 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Koch Diamond.
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March 27-28: Cheer on Tommie Softball
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Tommie Softball looks to defend their home field advantage against South Dakota at 3 p.m., Friday, March 27, and 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at the softball field. This is a Summit League showdown.
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March 25: Come Hear Finding Forward Guest Marc Lore
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March 25 from 7-8 p.m., at the School of Law, Schulze Grand Atrium (1st floor) on the Minneapolis campus
President Vischer and investment leader Vik Uppal '06 will join mega entrepreneur Marc Lore in a discussion examining how leaders strike the right balance between bold ideas and staying true to a mission. Lore is currently the co-chairman of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx and NBA G League team the Iowa Wolves. He's also the former president and CEO of Walmart U.S. eCommerce and currently the founder, chairman and CEO of Wonder Group.
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Now-March 30: Join Pinky Swear PACK With Food Drive Donations
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Through March 30, the Pinky Swear PACK at St. Thomas is collecting food donations for families of children diagnosed with cancer. Stop by Aquinas Scholars Honors Lounge (Third Floor ASC) to drop off packaged treats, to ease the financial burden of food costs for these families.
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March 26: Learn Dynamics of American Muslims and Democracy
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The Jay Phillips Center is hosting a presentation featuring Dr. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, professor of religion at Carleton College, from 5:30-6:45 p.m., Thursday, March 26, in James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall. This lecture plans to cover how American Muslims have navigated and embodied democratic values through their religious understandings. This event is free and open to the public.
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March 27: Build Beaded Bracelets at create[space]
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Stop by create[space] to design and make your own beaded bracelets from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, March 27. Choose from a variety of colorful beads and make one for yourself or to gift to a friend.
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Return on April 9 for Mental Health Night to decorate bracelets, tote bags and encouragement cards for families impacted by suicide from 6-8 p.m., on Thursday, April 9, in create[space]. This event supports the Out of Darkness Campus walk.
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April 1: Attend the Deans and Dogs Event
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Meet the Dean of Students staff and relax with therapy dogs from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, ASC 241.
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April 7: Break Bread at Easter Celebration
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Campus ministry invites all students to join CaFe y Amigos for their monthly meeting and special Easter celebration from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 7. Free food will be provided at this event where students can celebrate culture, spirituality and community.
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April 9: Shop Tommies Closet
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Practice sustainability at this free secondhand clothing shopping experience from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, April 9, at O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library 104 Think Tank.
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April 16: Register for Whole Person Health Summit
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Join the Morrison Family College of Health as it hosts the annual Whole Person Health Summit on April 16. Speakers will examine the concept of resilience through multiple lenses – individually, as health professionals, in community, and through organizational and system change – through the theme "resilience rooted in strength."
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Student Innovators Turn Ideas Into Winning Ventures at St. Thomas
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Three University of St. Thomas students began speaking at the same time, their voices overlapping until the business competition judges could no longer understand what they were saying. The confusion was intentional. Teammates Sam Mahannah '26, Ilham Mohamud '26 and Breanna Ranglall '26 simulated someone experiencing a traumatic brain injury. The moment of chaos illustrated…
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Brad von Bank '95: Investing in Opportunity and Community
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For Brad von Bank '95, choosing St. Thomas for his bachelor's degree was about more than proximity, it was about purpose. "I was committed to play football and baseball, and St. Thomas had a great reputation in the business community," he said. "It offered a faith-based education and felt like home." Now serving on the…
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Pat Ryan meets Ryan Scholars during a luncheon in the Anderson Student Center on March 12, 2026, in St. Paul. (Mark Brown / University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Andy Babula, director of the real estate program at the Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about shifting housing trends in Minnesota following a new Realtors report.
Heather Isernhagen, a math specialist at Dougherty Family College, spoke with WCCO Radio about how STEM is incorporated into the college's curriculum.
Audra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Time magazine about how the common greeting "How are you?" has lost much of its meaning in everyday interactions.
Mark Osler, professor at the St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New York Times about tensions between President Donald Trump's recent push to crack down on fraud and his history of granting clemency to individuals convicted of similar crimes.
Manjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science, spoke Adam Llorens with FOX 9's "Afternoon Shift" about Google's proposed data center in Hermantown, Minnesota.
Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with KSTP about the economic ripple effects of the conflict involving Iran and disruptions to global oil shipping.
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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