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Yeast or Frosting: Two Competing Visions of Catholic Education
Faith and MissionThe metaphor of “yeast” can serve as a model for Catholic education. Yeast is an agent of infusion, integration and penetration that transforms the flour into which it is introduced. Frosting, on the other hand, does not penetrate the cake, but only layers itself on top. These two metaphors capture in a simple – but…
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Mary in Rome
Faith and MissionI fell in love with Mary while a graduate student visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Standing in front of Simone Martini’s “Annunciation,” I was astonished by the role of Mary in the story of salvation. I stared at the painting, studying Mary’s gaze, until the museum closed. After I began teaching at the University… -
PHOTOS: Catholic Studies Summer Alumni Event
AlumniOn Aug. 23, 2024, more than 350 alumni and their families gathered on campus for a class reunion-style event. Bluegrass music, conversation and joy filled the room. This story is featured in the winter 2025 issue of Lumen. -
Photos and Video: Lee & Penny Anderson Arena Construction Hits Milestone
AthleticsNo longer just a blueprint, the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas is coming into view. The multiuse facility on the university’s south campus will host the Tommie ice hockey and basketball programs, as well as play host to special campus events like commencement ceremonies and career fairs. Construction teams… -
Building a Legacy of Advocacy and Service: School of Social Work Celebrates 50th Anniversary
AlumniAfter years of serving as the primary caregiver for her grandmother, Florence Wright ’15 MSW developed a passion for working with older adults. “It didn’t take long before I realized that I wanted to help people, and I had this curiosity in understanding their thoughts, feelings and experiences during times of great stress, loss and… -
Arts at St. Thomas Strengthens Campus Culture of Encounter
ArtsOne thing was for certain: This wasn’t your average band concert. To the passerby, it may have sounded like an odd assortment of notes leaking out of the Schoenecker Center’s new performance hall at the University of St. Thomas. “It can seem like a bunch of chaos,” said performer and digital media arts major Alejandro… -
Paying It Forward: How Scholarships Transform Tommie Lives
AlumniAs the sixth of seven children, Nancy Lewer ’10 was unsure if college would be a part of her future. “I remember when I received the scholarship letter from St. Thomas. I told my mom, and she couldn’t believe it. She thought for sure we were going to have to come up with a different… -
Ann Winblad ’75: A ‘Superstar’ Risk-Taker and Ultimate Cheerleader
People & CultureA cheerleader and high school valedictorian walk into a bar. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s a description of acclaimed venture capitalist Ann Winblad ’75. It’s part of a story she told a crowd at a TED Talk decades ago when TED was just getting started. “The title of my talk… -
Building the Future of Tommie Athletics: First Look at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsCenter ice and halfcourt are taking shape at the University of St. Thomas as construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena reaches new heights. The multiuse arena on the university’s St. Paul, Minnesota, campus will host the Tommie ice hockey and basketball programs. After months of footing and foundation work, excitement is building as… -
Gridiron Greatness: NFL Dad Sets Sons on Path to Tommie Football
AthleticsWhen your dad is a former NFL defensive back, there is going to be a fair amount of post-game analysis when driving home from youth football games. Just ask Nick and Matt Guggemos. Rarely did the Guggemos brothers get away with glossing over their mistakes. After all, their dad, retired Minnesota Viking and University of…