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Faculty Highlight: Father Austin Litke ’04, OP
Faith and MissionTwo Catholic Studies initiatives grow in new directions with faculty member Father Austin Litke ’04, OP When Father Austin Litke arrived as a visiting instructor in 2022, he was in many ways coming home. Litke is a 2004 graduate of Catholic Studies and Saint John Vianney College Seminary, and his connections with students and faculty…
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30 Years of Impact
Faith and MissionEight people, representing a broad spectrum of Catholic Studies alumni and friends, were interviewed for the 30th anniversary video. They are corporate and nonprofit leaders; they are lawyers, clergy and religious; they are parents and educators. While they each have a different Catholic Studies story to tell, they share something profound: they have been impacted… -
Serving Two Callings: Blending Faith and Social Work for Older Adults
Health & EducationIn some ways, St. Thomas Master of Social Work alumnus Dr. Sunghwan Cho sees his dual roles as professor and priest as two sides of the same coin. Since his ordination in 2012, Cho has had a passion for working with older adults. Now making waves as an associate professor in the School of Social… -
In the News: St. Thomas Football Team of ’48 Added to UST Hall of Fame
In the NewsTom Pacholl, St. Thomas alum and current St. Paul resident, is one of the last two surviving members of the 1948 football team that was honored on Oct. 28 during halftime of the football game. Anne Murphy at My Villager sat down to speak with him about his experiences as a player and as a fan.… -
Catholic Studies Celebrates 30 Years of Impact
University News“My message here tonight is simple. I want to thank you on behalf of the hundreds of St. Thomas students, alumni, staff and faculty – who did not major in Catholic Studies, who do not hold Catholic Studies degrees, who do not work for Catholic Studies, who never taught a Catholic Studies course – but… -
St. Thomas Alumnus Helps International Company Navigate Ethics and Technology
AlumniIf you are the kind of person who hears about facial recognition and imagines a dystopian, “Black Mirror”-style future, then hearing Michael Gaytko ’16, ’20 MBA, ’20 J.D., ’23 LL.M. talk about the influence of his St. Thomas education may have you feeling optimistic. Gaytko is part of the legal team at IDEMIA, the global… -
The Entrepreneuring Tommie: How Purple Passion Fueled a Multimillion-Dollar Adventure
AlumniImagine being a young entrepreneur with a start-up company so successful it sells for millions of dollars in less than five years. That’s the bragging rights of University of St. Thomas alumnus Matt Michalski ’19. This summer he and two co-founders sold their 5-year-old content management company Aryeo to real estate listing giant Zillow for… -
Celebrating 100 Years of Seminary Formation
Faith and MissionBuilding on a sturdy foundation. This is where Father Jonathan Kelly found himself after inheriting a healthy and vibrant college seminary in 2021 when Archbishop Bernard Hebda appointed him the ninth rector of Saint John Vianney. Gratitude pervaded his homily on the feast of St. John Vianney as he addressed more than 200 alumni gathered… -
Muso Makoi: Empowering Women’s Health Through Fashion and Storytelling
Business & LawFor Fatoumata Jaiteh ’19, women's health is deeply personal: “Women literally bring life and order into this world, yet we face many disparities in health and life.” As the founder of the lifestyle brand Muso Makoi, she saw an opportunity to change the narrative. “Muso Makoi” means “support, help, empower women” in Mandinka, reflecting her… -
TripOutside: Preserving the Planet With Human-Powered Adventures
AlumniGrowing up in northern Minnesota, Julie Singh ’03 has always been drawn to wildlife conservation and nature. Years later, her profound connection to the outdoors has evolved into a business dedicated to preserving the environment she loves. She spent her early career working in corporate finance, but always felt the pull toward the outdoors. In…