Mentor-Mentee: Excel! Scholar Seeks Justice Through Theology
Sam Figueroa has melded his interest in the criminal justice system with his strong Christian faith by participating in the Excel! Research Scholars program.
The Best of 2018: Newsroom, Photos, Social Media, Media Placements
To celebrate once again a phenomenal year for St. Thomas, we've put together a list of the top 10 most-read feature stories; our personal favorite Newsroom stories; our 10 favorite photos; the top social media posts; and our favorite media placements.
St. Thomas Recognized by St. Paul for Energy Efficiency
On Thursday, Nov. 29, Mayor Melvin Carter commended participants of Energize Saint Paul’s Race to Reduce energy benchmarking program. St. Thomas was recognized for its work through facilities management, which has been a key contributor to the university's evolving efforts around sustainability.
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.
2018 Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Office of Study Abroad congratulates the winners of this year’s annual Study Abroad Photo Contest.
Dylan Barrett – Humans of St. Thomas
Communication and journalism major Dylan Barrett is a jack of all trades, and master of several of them for good measure.
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.
Tommie-Johnnie Football 2019 to be Held at Allianz Field
Minnesota United and the University of St. Thomas today announced that the University of St. Thomas football team will host Saint John’s University on Oct. 19, 2019 at Allianz Field.
St. Thomas Wins First-ever Basketball Game at U.S. Bank Stadium
More than 1,000 purple-clad fans cheered Friday as the men's basketball team won the first-ever game played at U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, with an 85-70 win over UW-River Falls.
Bisrat Bayou – Humans of St. Thomas
Bisrat Bayou is the University of St. Thomas undergraduate student body president and much more.
Tommies Excited for Historic Basketball Game at U.S. Bank Stadium
The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team will be one of eight college teams to make history this week playing in the first basketball games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Sparks Innovative Ideas
Last Friday at Anderson Student Center’s James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, $62,000 in scholarships was awarded to an innovative group of students taking part in the Fowler Business Concept Challenge.
How to Innovate in Your Own Company
Dr. Jean Wright, vice president and chief innovation officer at Atrium Health, recently shared insights into how to innovate in your own company.
‘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."
University Announces Two New Residence Halls, Brady and Dowling Renovations, More Parking on Campus
Four Residence Life construction projects will begin on campus next summer. In addition to the Chapel Expansion announced last week, the University of St. Thomas is moving forward with plans to build two new residence halls with underground parking and to begin renovations at Brady and Dowling Residence Halls over the next three summers.
University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
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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.
St. Thomas’ Study Abroad Again Ranked in Top 10
St. Thomas is ranked 10th in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation at doctoral schools, once again landing in the top 10.
Bringing a Tommie Home to Lead Athletics
The University of St. Thomas has a new vice president and director of athletics. Phil Esten ‘95 will return to his alma mater in January, bringing with him a breadth of experience from athletics leadership positions at Penn State University; the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University.
St. Thomas Earns Three Sustainable Marks of Distinction
St. Thomas has been recognized with three climate commitment marks of distinction from Second Nature.
St. Thomas Junior Named a Principal Community Scholar
University of St. Thomas junior Madison Morehouse is one of this year’s Principal Community Scholars.
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.
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.
17 Employees Inducted Into Quarter Century Club
Seventeen employees of the University of St. Thomas were inducted into the Quarter Century Club, Wednesday, Sept. 19, celebrating their 25 years of service to St. Thomas.
1968 and the War for America’s Soul
At the “1968 and the War for America’s Soul” conference, attendees remembered and discussed the events of that year, including the 1968 election.
Princeton Review Recognizes St. Thomas as ‘Green College’
St. Thomas is one of the 399 most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review.