We Are Tommies – Fatoumata Jaiteh ’19
After seeing issues with maternal care during a visit to The Gambia, senior Fatoumata Jaiteh used her St. Thomas learning for changemaking.
School of Education Helps Fill Special Education Shortage Areas
The University of St. Thomas’ School of Education is on the forefront of trying to help fill the special education teacher shortage through multiple program offerings that include special education residencies in local school systems.
New Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice
President Julie Sullivan today announced the creation of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice at the St. Thomas School of Law.
Dean’s Forum Covers Racial Literacy in the Digital Age
Students, faculty, staff and community members attended the second installment in the St. Thomas School of Education’s Dean Forum series on Wednesday at Opus Hall in Minneapolis.
Merylann Schuttloffel Named Founding Director of Institute for Catholic School Leadership at Saint Paul Seminary
Father Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, recently announced the appointment of Merylann (“Mimi”) J. Schuttloffel, PhD, as founding director of the Institute for Catholic School Leadership.
Charles Morgan Kisutu’s ’11 Passion, Safaris Bridge 8,000 Miles
Charles Morgan Kisutu ‘11 has taken the skills and passion for giving back that he cultivated at St. Thomas back to his native country of Uganda.
School of Education Holding Dean’s Forum on Racial Literacy
Racial literacy in the digital age is the topic of the next School of Education Dean's Forum, which takes place Jan. 23.
Victor Sikeley – Humans of St. Thomas
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Senior Victor Sikeley is a double major in leadership and management along with business law, and is the founder of the company Initiative for a Better Africa, which strives to make Africa a better place for everyone to learn.
Action Plan to Combat Racism: December Update
OneStThomas has regular updates and a comprehensive view of the Action Plan to Combat Racism progress — accessible to all faculty, staff and students.
25 Years of Catholic Studies
The Catholic Studies project celebrated 25 years with a gala at Anderson Student Center on Dec. 8.
Food Recovery Network Turns Waste to Sustainability at St. Thomas
Senior environmental science and biology major Hannah Wallace runs the St. Thomas chapter of the Food Recovery Network, a nationwide student movement that works to reduce the amount of food waste at colleges and universities.
CAS Hosts First Teach-in Tuesday on Race, Social Science
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff filled the OEC Auditorium on Tuesday for the first College of Arts and Sciences Teach-in Tuesday event. The hour-long discussion focused on the research of Mamie Phipps Clark and her husband, Kenneth Clark, and led to a dialogue with audience members.
The Citizen Lawyer
St. Thomas Law alumni strengthen their communities through advocacy and leadership
‘Jesus Approaches’ Book Winning Awards
The Newsroom recently sat down with Liz Kelly, managing editor of LOGOS journal, about the success of her latest book, "Jesus Approaches: What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom & Joy from the Women of the New Testament."
Chapel of Love
Alumni share memories of their weddings in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.
University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
The chapel at the University of St. Thomas has served its campus well for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of donors, it will now be brought into the 21st century with expanded spaces and amenities that will serve the contemporary needs of the entire community.
Those Who Put Their Lives on the Line Shouldn’t Wait in Line to See the Doctor
Health care MBA alumni help reduce wait times for veterans and improve other critical processes.
Synergy Program Aims to Help Diversify Accounting
Twenty-five high school students came together at St. Thomas on Thursday for the inaugural Synergy Program, a partnership between the accounting program and PricewaterhouseCoopers aimed at improving diverse representation in the accounting field.
Tommie’s Body Positive Message Heard Around the World
Amy Pence-Brown ’05 MA holds body positive boot camps for women and teens, regularly blogs about issues, has just finished writing a book and frequently talks to media about the body positive work she does.
Rev. Betancourt Named Auxiliary Bishop
On Sept. 18, His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Reverend Juan Miguel Betancourt Torres, SEMV, as Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford, Connecticut.
St. Paul Mayor Leads Diversity Insights Breakfast
St. Thomas and local community members gathered Wednesday for a Forum on Workplace Inclusion Diversity Insights Breakfast led by St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and members of his staff.
Eleven St. Thomas Students at Clinton Global Initiative University
Eleven St. Thomas students representing eight commitments attended the Clinton Global Initiative University Oct. 19-21 in Chicago.
Help Shape St. Thomas Sustainability Initiatives
October is National Campus Sustainability Month, and you can help shape University of St. Thomas sustainability initiatives.
Civil Rights Leader Vernon Jordan Speaks With DFC Students
Longtime civil rights leader and successful businessman Vernon Jordan visited Dougherty Family College on Monday to speak with first-year students.
St. Thomas’ Hill Awarded Fellow Support to Get Out the Vote
The Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) selected School of Social Work associate professor Katharine Hill to receive funding to host a CEEP fellow this year.