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St. Thomas President Rob Vischer Named Twin Cities Business Person of the Year
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University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer has been named Twin Cities Business magazine's 2025 Person of the Year, earning a place on the cover of its annual TCB 100 issue that highlights the state's most influential leaders. The magazine selected Vischer for his impact on higher education, the Twin Cities community, and the Minnesota…
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St. Thomas Legal Clinic Files SCOTUS Brief for Religious Liberty Case
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The University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic filed an amicus curiae brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, et al. The case asks the Court to decide whether individuals in state institutions can sue state or local officials,…
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Why a First-Gen Veteran Chose Entrepreneurship at St. Thomas
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Darcy Nguyen '26 arrived at the University of St. Thomas with a clear vision: study business at the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship so she can one day reopen her family's restaurant, Pho Saigon. The West Side spot, which her parents ran for a decade, closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Nguyen's dream of sharing authentic…
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Sept 30: Media Leaders Discuss Rebuilding Public Trust
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The 2025–26 season of Finding Forward opens Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. with a conversation on democracy, polarization, and the media's influence. Duchesne Drew, president of Minnesota Public Radio, and Steve Grove, CEO and publisher of the Star Tribune, will join University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer to discuss how journalism, public media, and higher education can foster civic dialogue and help restore confidence in institutions. Together, they will reflect on Minnesota's opportunity to model collaboration, community-rooted leadership, and a path toward national healing. Everyone is invited.
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Art, Rocks and Trees: Discover Ecology
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Go check out the new exhibit in the Sustainability Arts Gallery on the first floor of O'Shaugnessy Educational Center OEC on the St. Paul campus. The Sustainability Arts Gallery is a collaboration between the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and the College of Arts and Sciences Curatorial Team. Here are other upcoming events on sustainability:
The Rock Beneath Our Feet – Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m., meet in front of Owen Science Hall (OSS) along Summit Avenue to explore St. Thomas geology and Olivia Rowe's paintings.
Pollinator Path Tour – Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 12 p.m., meet in front of O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library to find local pollinators and flowers.
Native Tree Tour – Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m., meet at the fountain by Monahan Plaza to learn about native trees with student sustainability leaders.
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Sept. 18: See Hailey James Perform on the Plaza
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STAR (St. Thomas Activities and Recreation) invites the community to gather on the plaza Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, from 6-7 p.m. for an outdoor concert. Award-winning country artist Hailey James, known for her single "Country the Same" and her EP "Reflection," will take the stage for an evening of music and connection. Bring classmates and friends to relax, listen and celebrate live performance on campus.
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Sept. 18: Paint Your Own Tommie Mascot at create[space]
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Unleash your creativity Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the create[space]. Participants will design and paint their own Tommie mascot while showing school pride. All materials are included, so just bring your ideas and spirit to this hands-on event.
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Sept. 19: Explore Feminism at Fall Semester Kickoff
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Join the Luann Dummer Center for Women Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. in OEC 103 for This Is What Feminism Looks Like! The event opens the 2025–26 academic year with conversations on feminist values and community engagement. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to connect, share perspectives, and learn about the center's mission. Coffee and pies from woman-owned local bakery Vikings and Goddesses will be served.
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Sept 22: Get Protected at Campus Flu Shot Clinic
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The Center for Well-Being will host a flu shot clinic Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the AARC Tommie Room (110). Walk-ins are welcome, and students can also schedule an appointment through myHealthPortal. Shots are billed to insurance or $30 without coverage. Additional clinics will be held throughout the fall, and flu shots are also available by appointment at the Center for Well-Being.
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Sept. 25: Enjoy Live Music with Cameron Bedell
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Kick off the weekend with Music on the Plaza Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Kansas native Cameron Bedell, a singer/songwriter blending country, soul, and R&B, will perform. Bedell was featured on Season 14 of American Idol and continues to share his distinctive sound with audiences nationwide. Bring friends, food, and a seat to enjoy an evening of live music under the open sky.
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Sept 27: Gather for Bonfires and S'mores on the Plaza
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STAR (St. Thomas Activities and Recreation) will host an evening of bonfires, s'mores, and yard games Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Plaza. Students are invited to relax with friends, enjoy classic fall treats, and take part in a relaxing night of fun.
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Tales from the Archives: The Grotto
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Amid the hustle and bustle of campus, it is sometimes difficult to find a quiet spot to pause and reflect. But tucked near the Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library on the south campus, the Grotto provides a peaceful retreat. This space traces its roots to the mid-1910s when a group of seminarians at The Saint Paul…
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First-Year Students Embrace Entrepreneurship at Innovation Immersion
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A week before classes began at the University of St. Thomas, nearly 150 first-year students filled with entrepreneurial spirit participated in Freshman Innovation Immersion, an exciting day of business ideation and creation. Now in its 11th year, the daylong Schulze School of Entrepreneurship event, which is open to first-year students from all disciplines, challenges them…
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Innovation Fellows Develop Student Journey Dashboard
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Three of the 2025 Innovation Fellows, Trent Brager, Bryan Helminiak and Sushant Khullar, have developed an interactive dashboard for St. Thomas students. The Student Journey Dashboard is an interactive platform designed to provide comprehensive insights into the entire student lifecycle – from recruitment to post-graduation outcomes. The dashboard will be an important tool in mapping the St. Thomas community.
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Members of the student group HOLA! held a Fiesta on Monahan Plaza in celebration of Latine Heritage Month on Sept. 15, 2025, on the St. Paul campus. Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. (Mark Brown / University of St. Thomas)
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Media Highlights:
John Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, spoke to Minnesota Public Radio about shifting ocean currents.
John Wentz, professor and director of Advanced Manufacturing, spoke to the Pioneer Press about how the University of St. Thomas hosts 'Upskilling' training for machinists.
Phil Esten, vice president and director of Athletics, spoke to WCCO radio about what fans should expect at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena.
Thomas Feeney, associate professor of philosophy, spoke to MPR News about how colleges should prepare their students not to just use AI tools, but to understand their broader implications.
Jessica Hodge, associate professor of justice and peace studies spoke to MPR News about the terminology and its reasoning.
School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to Billboard and Music Times about how the legal team for rapper Sean Diddy' Combs is working to petition for a presidential pardon.
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