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CAS Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Science-Focused Scholarship Program
St. Thomas 2025 - Close Financial Gaps For StudentsThe $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation will be used to provide financial support for low-income students interested in science fields. The College of Arts and Sciences will establish the NSF Discovery Scholars program, designed to help disadvantaged students thrive at St. Thomas. The program will award scholarships to 23 students interested in…
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Autism Acceptance Month: Embracing Neurodiversity in a More Inclusive World
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAutism awareness has come a long way since University of St. Thomas professor L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan first went looking for help. “There was one book at the library when my son was diagnosed in 1991,” Stansberry Brusnahan said. “And it wasn't a good one.” Facing down that massive void, she went to work, not… -
St. Thomas Senior Is a Twin Cities River Rat
Arts & HumanitiesBeing a neuroscience major with two minors in biology and personal health and wellness would be enough for students, but not for Morgan Williams ’22. During her first two years at St. Thomas, she competed for the university’s swim and dive team, and now fills the role of team manager, along with finding time for… -
Virtual Study Abroad Expands Global Experience
Study AbroadWhile the COVID-19 pandemic has made travel nearly impossible for students across the country, St. Thomas has found ways to provide students with a global experience despite the current circumstances. -
During the Pandemic Sleep Is a Lifesaver … Literally
COVID-19 ResponseA recently published University of St. Thomas study finds that a good night's sleep can do a lot for mental health. -
Faculty Using COVID-19 as a Lens for Hands-on Learning
COVID-19 ResponseAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pervade every aspect of daily life, faculty members are taking advantage of unique opportunities for students to learn through real-world experience. -
Growing Clubs Offer Opportunities, Community for Students of Color in STEM
University NewsTwo growing student clubs, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers, are offering opportunities and community for St. Thomas students of color in STEM fields. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Logan Monahan
Humans of St. ThomasAs president of the Undergraduate Student Government, Logan Monahan is committed to creating an inclusive culture on campus. -
Summer Research 2019: Boundaries of Sound, Dystopian Literature, Instagram Anxiety and Dakota Land Before St. Thomas
University NewsDozens of St. Thomas undergraduate students spent their summer months doing hands-on research on an incredibly diverse range of subjects. -
Summer Research 2019: Zebra Mussels, Legacy of Adoption
University NewsDozens of St. Thomas undergraduate students spent their summer months doing hands-on research on an incredibly diverse range of subjects.