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Widening the Circle Through Athletics
St. Thomas 2025 - Build National Awareness and Advance Priorities through AthleticsRaising our excellence, impact and reputation Hailing from 16 states and four countries, St. Thomas’ first class of Division I athletes is its most geographically diverse recruiting class ever. The 150 total recruits, coming from as far away as Switzerland, Sweden and Canada, will help boost recognition for St. Thomas as the university makes its…
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Turning Dreams into Reality
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeFirst alumni of Dougherty Family College earn bachelor’s degrees. Forever bonded by a shared achievement, newly inducted alumni Sahra Mohamud, Brenda Saucedo and Krystal Blas Rodriguez have a lot to celebrate. Yes, it was a welcome accomplishment when the three first-generation college students graduated from St. Thomas this spring, as it was for every one… -
On This Land
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAs a Catholic institution dedicated to the pursuit of truth, the University of St. Thomas recognizes that it occupies the ancestral and current homelands of the Dakota people, ‘Mni Sota Makoce.’” This is a sentence from the university’s land acknowledgment, which includes both a long-form and short-form version. You’ll hear this statement read at meetings… -
Breaking Down Barriers
St. Thomas 2025 - Foster Belonging and Dismantle RacismThe Racial Justice Initiative uses history to educate on systemic racism. Dr. Yohuru Williams was immersed in culture growing up in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Music, art, books – he eagerly devoured them all. At six years old, he once accompanied his mother, Elizabeth, to an English literature night class she was taking at the nearby community… -
Full STEAM Ahead
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationAn integrated facility will showcase science, technology, engineering, arts and math. While campus has continued to grow and add facilities in recent years, the last time a new academic building was added to the mix was in 2006 with the completion of McNeely Hall. That’s all about to change – big time. Fundraising is now… -
President's Letter: Proud and Grateful
The word “unprecedented” became ubiquitous during the past year. As we emerge from the pandemic, St. Thomas is at a distinct point in our history. We have an unprecedented opportunity to accomplish significant initiatives that build upon our strengths, leverage new opportunities, and will distinguish us among the national leaders in Catholic higher education. As… -
Flourish: Growing Sustainably Together
Sustainability & EnvironmentMaking strides in sustainability is a campuswide effort. While purple is the brand color for St. Thomas, when it comes to sustainability the university is pure gold. This spring, four years ahead of the schedule outlined in the St. Thomas 2025 plan, the university earned a STARS gold rating for its sustainability achievements. And earlier… -
A Guided Start to a Career in Law
Business & LawThe Mentor Externship Program provides students with practical training to learn, in a hands-on way, the skills necessary to be successful in the legal profession. -
A Bold Aspiration: Q&A with President Julie Sullivan
President's OfficeThe St. Thomas 2025 strategic plan provides a map to our future as a university. When talking about St. Thomas 2025, the university’s new strategic plan, people use the word “bold." Bold means confident and courageous. It means showing an ability to take risks. It also perfectly describes St. Thomas’ 10-year aspiration to rise to… -
Tips for Effectively Managing Stress
Business & LawIn this story from St. Thomas Lawyer, Luke Corey, RD, and Adam Maronde, MS, CSCS, provide tips for effectively managing stress.