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Sights and Sounds: St. Thomas Basketball Debuts at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
University NewsA new era in St. Thomas basketball tipped off on Nov. 8 when the men’s and women’s teams played their first-ever games in the 5,300-seat Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. How loud was the action as the Tommies took on Army? The noise turned up several decibels many times throughout the day – especially during…
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Tales from the Archives: School of Education Celebrates 75 Years of Master’s Students
Health & EducationWhen the Aquin student newspaper published the headline “Master of Education Degree Planned” on March 24, 1950, few could have imagined how transformative that moment would be. The opening of the first graduate program at the College of St. Thomas marked the beginning of a legacy that 75 years later has evolved into a diverse… -
Sights and Sounds: Lee & Penny Anderson Arena Opens With Inaugural Games
AthleticsNathan Pilling ’29, a forward on the University of St. Thomas Men’s Hockey team, dashes down the ice with the puck and is isolated with the opposing goalie. He slaps the puck and scores the goal. The buzzer goes off as fans, from students, family, staff and alumni, jump and roar with excitement inside the… -
Can AI Solve Iran’s Dire Water Crisis? Global Research Has the Answer
Artificial IntelligenceIran is running out water. But artificial intelligence is providing solutions, according to research from University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham and his Iranian colleagues. They have partnered on 50 studies over six years to provide solutions to address the crisis. Abraham has co-authored two studies with Dr. Farzin Salmasi, a water engineering professor… -
Building a Healthier Future: Morrison Family College of Health Marks Milestones
People & CultureWhen Dr. MayKao Y. Hang walked into her first office at the University of St. Thomas as founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health in 2019, the university had a new leader with the right vision and entrepreneurial spirit that shined through from her longtime experience with start-ups, community organization and fundraising centered… -
Tales from the Archives: Echoes from Past Basketball Courts and Hockey Rinks
AthleticsAs we count down to the opening of the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, let’s look back at the many venues St. Thomas basketball and hockey teams once called home. The first St. Thomas basketball team tipped off in 1904 inside a narrow, low-ceiling gym on the first floor of the Dormitory Building. The space… -
New Study Abroad Program Explores the Coffee Supply Chain From Bean to Cup
Business & LawAs a fleet supervisor, Chuck Primas Jr. spends his workdays making sure products get where they need to be safely and on time. In his current role at Ruan Transportation, one of the largest family-owned transportation companies in the country, he oversees operations for a team of drivers and manages scheduling, compliance, and logistics. “Supply… -
Tales from the Archives: Marking 140 Years Since 1885
AlumniOn Sept. 8, the University of St. Thomas marks an important milestone: the 140th anniversary of its founding as the St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary. It was on Sept. 8, 1885, when St. Thomas Seminary opened its doors to students. The first to enroll was John Volz, a 16-year-old from Faribault. By the end of the… -
Pilgrims of Hope
Faith and MissionEvery person who walks through the door of Sitzmann Hall is an embodiment of the Church’s jubilee year theme: Pilgrims of Hope. The Center for Catholic Studies is not an end in itself, nor a place where people come to stay, but rather it is a way station along the pilgrimage route. Students and visitors are equipped,… -
Pilgrims of Hope in Rome
Faith and MissionIn February, 24 people from among the Catholic Studies Advisory Board, university leadership, donors, and friends embarked on an eight-day pilgrimage to Rome. Situated within the Jubilee Year of Hope, this was a remarkable experience of renewal, deeper communion with God, and celebration. We saw Rome through the eyes of our Catholic Studies students: We…