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St. Thomas Celebrates Minnesota's Largest-Ever University Scholarship Gift
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A historic gift from the Schoeneckers Foundation will create scholarship funding for 250 undergraduate students every year to Minnesota's largest private university. The transformative gift from the Schoeneckers Foundation – also among the top five monetary donations ever given to a Minnesota university for any purpose – will provide...
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Sights and Sounds: Revealing the Schoeneckers Foundation's Historic Gift
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The upper quad was filled with excitement Sept. 19 as the University of St. Thomas revealed a monumental scholarship gift that will open the door to higher education for generations of future Tommies. At a special event on the St. Paul campus, President Rob Vischer and the Board of Trustees announced Minnesota's largest-ever...
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St. Thomas Garners High Marks for Engineering, Overall Value on Best Colleges List
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University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering continues to rank high among national peers as it works to stay at the forefront of industry needs in spaces like advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
For the 11th straight year, the school is listed in the top 50 engineering schools without a doctorate program in...
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New IP Professor Brings Courses, Connections to St. Thomas Law
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Assistant Professor Sarita Matheson, the School of Law's newest faculty member, says she wanted to teach at the University of St. Thomas for many reasons, including the school's mission and caring community, along with its focus on developing each student's practical legal skills. "I was really impressed by all the coaching and mentoring...
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The Leadership Edge: Why Self-Awareness Is Essential for High Performance
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Better relationships. Deeper trust. Greater clarity of purpose and goals. Self-awareness is more than just a personal trait – it's a strategic tool for professional success. Imagine you're in a meeting where tensions are high, deadlines are looming, and decisions need to be made quickly. How do you respond? Your ability to recognize and manage...
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Cheer on Your Tommies as Conference Play Begins
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It's an action-packed week at home for your Tommies. Come support your favorite student-athletes on the field, court and in the pool!
- Sept. 26 at 4 p.m.: Women's soccer opens conference play against South Dakota
- Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.: Volleyball looks to stay hot (after winning eight of last nine) as it takes on North Dakota State
- Sept. 27 at 5 p.m.: Tommie swim and dive opens the season with the Purple and Gray intersquad dual
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Sept. 26: Learn About Jewish-Christian Relations
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Rabbi Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel was a prominent 20th-century Jewish theologian and philosopher, originally from Poland, who became deeply involved in American civil rights activism and interfaith relations. Learn more about his work and impact on Jewish-Christian relations in this conversation sponsored by the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies. The event gets underway at noon on Thursday, Sept. 26, in Iversen Center for Faith (LL16).
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Enjoy the Arts This Weekend at St. Thomas
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It will be a busy weekend of music and engaging performances across the St. Thomas campus in St. Paul. Enjoy the work of these world-class artists in our unique spaces.
- Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.: Experience the debut of "The Tower Project: An IntermediArcade" inside Schoenecker Center's concert hall. This collaborative installation features music performances, music notation and more.
- Sept. 28 at 3 p.m.: Enjoy an afternoon of wind and piano music presented by Pavia Winds. The professional ensemble of woodwind musicians will perform in the new Schoenecker Center concert hall.
- Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.: Renowned concert organist and composer, Chelsea Chen, opens the 2024-25 Chapel Arts Series with an electrifying performance inside the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. |
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available
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The new COVID-19 vaccines have arrived on campus and are available at the Center for Well-Being. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine as protection decreases over time. Schedule an appointment through the myHealthPortal or call (651) 962-6750.
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Dr. Bryana French and Dr. Chris Vye cut a purple ribbon to officially open the Graduate School of Professional Psychology's new office suite on the Minneapolis campus. (Brandon Woller '17/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
April Eichmeier, an assistant professor in of emerging media at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with The Washington Post about how a young team of social media experts is using TikTok and internet trends to boost the Harris/Walz campaign.
The New York Times recently published an editorial by School of Law Professor Mark Osler about President Biden's legacy and his clemency record.
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Cheddar about why the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates for the first time in over two years.
Multiple news outlets published stories highlighting the historic gift from the Schoeneckers Foundation that will create a scholarship endowment at St. Thomas, funding 250 students every year.
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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