Humans of St. Thomas: Krystal Blas Rodriguez ’21
Senior Krystal Blas Rodriguez was part of the Dougherty Family College’s first graduating class in 2019. Now she’s getting ready to celebrate earning a bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas.
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Stories that exemplify the personal attention students receive at St. Thomas.
Air Force ROTC Cadet Studies Civil Engineering
In this Q&A from St. Thomas Engineer magazine, Mandy Birnbaum ’22 shared the best thing about the civil engineering major/program and more.
In-Person Commencement Ceremonies Return
In-person commencement ceremonies are returning to St. Thomas. While the ceremonies will look different than in years past to adhere to COVID-19 protocols, the same St. Thomas personal attention will be present.
Engineering a Higher Bar for the Design Experience
While every engineering program delivers a capstone experience, the Senior Design Clinic at St. Thomas School of Engineering is building momentum around a unique national model that company sponsors are embracing.
Finding Ways to Connect Despite the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes throughout the St. Thomas community. With distance learning, and student clubs and organizations unable to meet in person, it can be hard for students to feel as connected to their fellow Tommies as they did prior to the pandemic.
Music Preview Day Offers Modifications for Future Tommies
Like most things in the era of COVID-19, musical performances, including the annual performances St. Thomas hosted for high school musicians, have adapted and moved online.
Anything but Typical: Adapting to Change Through a Pandemic
Five months after sending students home to finish spring semester online, St. Thomas faculty and staff put the finishing touches on preparations to allow the university to resume in-person instruction in the fall.
Giving Impact: Scholarships
Through the generosity of donors, each year St. Thomas Law is able to offer scholarships to students.
The School of Law’s Pandemic Journey
Successfully navigating the pandemic has required collaboration across all aspects of the School of Law.
Faculty Perspectives on Teaching During the Pandemic
As faculty members continue to navigate the uncharted waters of teaching during a global pandemic, one professor has an unexpected piece of advice for her students.
Law Students Assist in Ongoing Research to Create a New Legal Test for Establishment Clause Cases
St. Thomas Law students Annie Boeckers and Megan Massie have been collaborating with law professor Greg Sisk to compile data for a third installment of his research into religious liberty decisions in the federal courts.
Student and Professor Collaborate on Children’s Book About Mitosis
In another example of the personal attention that is a hallmark of St. Thomas, Bronwyn Tollefson '22 and Biology Professor Haude Levesque recently collaborated on a children's book about mitosis.
Dougherty Family College Student Receives Volunteer Award
Dougherty Family College student Khadra Sharif was recognized with the Don Friborg Student of the Year Award at nonprofit BestPrep’s virtual Annual Lunch-In event.
Newly Formed Department Connects with Class of 2020
A newly formed department at St. Thomas is assisting the Class of 2020, who graduated into a world that would have been unrecognizable just months before.
Dear Tommies: Gratitude from USG
The Undergraduate Student Government expresses gratitude to all members of the St. Thomas community that have played a role in the return to campus this fall.
Dr. Cara Anthony Named 2020 Professor of the Year
Dr. Cara Anthony, associate professor of theology, was named the 2020 Professor of the Year at the recent academic convocation.
Dear Tommies: This Will Be New to All of Us
Student Adali Flores-Mendoza writes that we, as a community, can hold each other accountable during this pandemic.
Dear Tommies: Your Safety Is Our Goal
Candy Sauer, who has been on the front line of getting campus ready for the fall as part of the Facilities Management team, shares with Tommies what to expect.
Dear Tommies: Be Open and Ask for Help if You Need It
St. Thomas parent Dynae Monahan encourages students to be open and ask for help when needed.
Dear Tommies: We Can Do This
Executive Vice President of USG Adam Revoir '22 asks his fellow Tommies to think and act responsibly this fall.
Dear Tommies: Patience Will See Us Through This, Together
Department of Emerging Media Chair Mark Neužil, PhD, writes that having a successful fall semester will depend on us working together.
Six Things St. Thomas Students Should Bring to Campus This Fall
COVID-19 will change many things about the on-campus college experience this year – the typical student packing list is one of them.
Q&A with DFC Dean Alvin Abraham
The Newsroom connected with Dougherty Family College (DFC) Dean Alvin Abraham on what's next for him, highlights of his time at St. Thomas and more.
2020 Graduate Program Scholarship
Recognizing these are challenging times for recent graduates, the university created a scholarship for St. Thomas alumni who completed their undergraduate degree during the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters.
gBETA St. Thomas Announces Summer 2020 Cohort
Top-ranked start-up accelerator gener8tor recently announced the participants selected for its gBETA St. Thomas summer 2020 cohort.