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Guided by Mentors, Driven by Mission: One Tommie Roots Career in Purpose
AlumniEshan Varma ’19, a proud graduate of the University of St. Thomas and member of the Alumni Engagement Board, embodies resilience and a commitment to supporting the next generation. Born and raised in Eagan, Minnesota, Varma’s journey is a testament to his adaptability, ambition, and dedication to the values of community and education. Initially attending…
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Q&A With New Law Alumni Board President, Judge John Sandy
Business & LawThis summer, Judge John Sandy ’07, ’10 J.D. begins his one-year term as president of the University of St. Thomas School of Law’s Alumni Board. "I’m honored to lead the St. Thomas Law alumni board and excited to serve a community so deeply rooted in mission and purpose," said Sandy. Judge Sandy was appointed to… -
Tommie Takes Flight: Engineering Grad Earns Commission in U.S. Air Force
AlumniTeddy Neururer ’25 has long been obsessed with figuring out how things work. Ever since the recent Tommie grad was a child, he’s loved taking things apart – everything from toys to cars – and putting them back together again. He’ll soon put all that tinkering to use with the United States Air Force, leading… -
St. Thomas Celebrates $25.5 Million Gift to Benefit the Liberal Arts and Athletics
AlumniA major gift is set to help advance interdisciplinary and intercultural education – as well as the future of athletics – at Minnesota’s largest private university and newest NCAA Division I program. The University of St. Thomas announced the anonymous $25.5 million gift on May 14 at a campuswide celebration. More than half of the… -
St. Thomas Alumna Leads Change Through Therapy and Advocacy
AlumniFor Kerrie Mohr, ’98, her journey into social work started with an early passion and desire for purpose, advocacy, and a deep conviction for justice. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas BSW program in the Morrison Family College of Health's School of Social Work, Mohr has dedicated her career to creating systemic change… -
Leadership Is About More Than Intelligence. Read What Alum Says Matters Most
AlumniChengny Thao's ’00, connection to the University of St. Thomas runs deep, with one magical memory standing out: "As I was walking under the Arches to business class, my water broke. Later that evening, my daughter Belle was born. St. Thomas is truly magical," she said. For Thao, St. Thomas was more than just a… -
University of St. Thomas Appoints Three New Trustees
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas welcomes three distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Lisa Shannon, president and CEO of Allina Health; Brett Keith ’94, co-founder and managing partner of Rockwood Equity Partners, a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies across North America; and Brad von Bank ’95, owner of a strategy… -
Law Alumni Earn Awards, Elected to Lead Bar Associations
Business & LawSeveral University of St. Thomas School of Law graduates have recently been recognized with awards and elected to lead as president of their professional organizations. Congratulations to the following alumni: The Power List, Minnesota Lawyer Alumni Jon Farnsworth and Alyssa Troje were named to two of Minnesota Lawyer’s Power Lists. The publication’s Power List feature… -
Sights and Sounds: Class of 2025’s March Out of the Arches
PhotosAfter years of hard work and perseverance, the long imagined moment finally arrived. On May 23, the University of St. Thomas Class of 2025 stepped into the spotlight, launching commencement weekend with one of the university’s most cherished traditions: the March Out of the Arches. Surrounded by a sea of proud family, friends and the… -
St. Thomas Connect Creates Mentorships Between Students and Alumni
AlumniWhen Jacey Zadlo ’25 began her college journey at the University of St. Thomas, she was eager to tap into the strong alumni network the university is known for. From serving on the Student Alumni Board to leading tours as a campus guide, she has embraced opportunities to share the power of St. Thomas connections…