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In the News: Emily Fitzgerald on Birthright Citizenship
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas clinical nursing professor and certified nurse-midwife Emily Fitzgerald recently wrote an op-ed for the Minnesota Star Tribune about the importance of preserving birthright citizenship as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the issue. In the piece, Fitzgerald argues that ending birthright citizenship would have far-reaching consequences for maternal and child health, public health, and…
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In the News: Melissa Lundquist on Father’s Day Complexities
In the NewsMelissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the complex emotions Father’s Day can bring. Lundquist discussed how holidays often evoke both joy and grief, encouraging people to acknowledge the layered experiences of… -
Paul Mackie Named Chair of School of Social Work
People & CultureThe Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas has selected Paul Force-Emery Mackie, PhD, LISW, as the new chair of the School of Social Work. Mackie joined the Morrison Family College of Health team on June 1, 2026. Mackie previously served more than 20 years at Minnesota State University, Mankato, in… -
Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement
People & CultureMaster's and doctoral students from schools and colleges across the University of St. Thomas gathered in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony honored graduate students from the Morrison Family College of Health and the Opus College of Business, while the 12:30 p.m.… -
Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement
PhotosNearly 1,400 undergraduate students became the newest alumni of the University of St. Thomas as they walked — or danced — across the commencement stage at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on May 23. Thousands of proud family members, friends, faculty and staff cheered on the graduates at the day’s three ceremonies. Health, Education, Engineering:… -
Twin Nursing Graduates to Start Careers at Mayo Clinic
In the NewsThe first class of University of St. Thomas students with bachelor’s degrees in nursing (BSN) crossed the commencement stage at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena May 23, capping off three days that also included the inaugural BSN pinning ceremony and marching out of the Arches. Many of the nearly 50 graduates are preparing for the… -
Whole Person Health Summit Explores Resilience, Healing and Community
Health & EducationResilience took many forms at this year’s Whole Person Health Summit at the University of St. Thomas, from rebuilding trust in public health systems to strengthening communities shaped by generations of trauma and change. The fourth annual summit, hosted April 16 by the Morrison Family College of Health, brought together more than 200 healthcare professionals,… -
In Our Prayers: Susan S. Morrison
In Our PrayersSusan Schmid Morrison, a longtime University of St. Thomas benefactor, passed away on March 31 surrounded by family. She was 86. Sue Morrison cared deeply about the success of St. Thomas and its students. She and her husband, John, who has served on the university’s Board of Trustees since 1996, devoted more than 30 years… -
A Nurse Educator on Resilience, Patient Care and the Future of Health
Humans of St. ThomasDr. Vane Gichana, a Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing faculty member at the University of St. Thomas, encourages her students to build small, intentional habits like journaling. She regularly writes in a gratitude journal herself. It’s a form of self-care that reflects her broader belief in holistic care and well-being. That perspective shapes how… -
Student Innovators Turn Ideas Into Winning Ventures at St. Thomas
St. Thomas 2030Three University of St. Thomas students began speaking at the same time, their voices overlapping until the business competition judges could no longer understand what they were saying. The confusion was intentional. Teammates Sam Mahannah ’26, Ilham Mohamud ’26 and Breanna Ranglall ’26 simulated someone experiencing a traumatic brain injury. The moment of chaos illustrated…