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St. Thomas Students Embrace Power of Tommie Network
AlumniHigher education provides students many opportunities for connections to resources, professors, peers and thought leadership. Enrolling at the University of St. Thomas opens a student’s world even further, connecting them with a network of Tommies who once walked the same halls and lounged on the same quad. These Tommie alumni have the wisdom that comes…
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Favorite Photos From Commencement 2024
PhotosUniversity of St. Thomas photographers Mark Brown and Brandon Woller ’17 look forward to taking images of commencement each year. It’s an opportunity to capture students, staff, faculty and family celebrating huge accomplishments years in the making. The following images are some favorites, selected by the photography staff. -
Alumnus Brings Catholic Vision to the Big Screen
Faith and MissionMeet David Fischer ’01, ’06 J.D., a husband and father of nine, one of whom is a current Catholic Studies student. In addition to his role as president of Saint Paul’s Outreach, he is the founder and producer of Open River Entertainment, a production company Fischer and his wife Laura ’01 named with Isaiah 41:18… -
Sights and Sounds: Class of 2024 March Out of the Arches
PhotosIt’s been a long time coming, but the moment of celebration finally arrived. The University of St. Thomas Class of 2024 kicked off commencement weekend surrounded by hundreds of friends, family and the St. Thomas community. This year’s annual March Out of the Arches to Summit Avenue on May 24 was a powerful one as… -
Breaking Barriers: The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain Management
Tommie ExpertsThe field of supply chain management is undergoing a transformative shift as more women step into traditionally male-dominated roles like negotiations and executive leadership. Two decades ago, when I started my career, I was often the only woman in the room, younger than my colleagues by 30+ years. While work is being done to improve… -
WCCO Reporter Pauleen Le to Emcee LDCW Spring Legacy Brunch
Arts & HumanitiesPauleen Le ’11 always wanted to be an astronaut, but after finding out that the profession required a lot of math – something she admits isn’t her strong suit – it was her mother who suggested the award-winning journalist’s current career path. “She told me that I loved to talk and tell stories, so why… -
A Mechanical Engineer Pursues Environmental Justice
Sustainability & EnvironmentDubbed the “Eco Green Queen” after a company she founded, Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover ’09 obtained her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of St. Thomas when there were not many African American women majoring in engineering anywhere in the U.S. Hoover, who received her master’s degree… -
St. Thomas Day Elevates Work of Seven Outstanding Tommies
People & CultureTommies everywhere seek to inspire change as they live and extend the St. Thomas mission. With approximately 120,000 alumni worldwide, that’s a huge impact. The University of St. Thomas elevates their extraordinary contributions at the annual St. Thomas Day celebration. Held this year on April 24, seven exemplary individuals – students, faculty and alumni –… -
2023 Law Graduates Set New Record for Employment
Business & LawSt. Thomas Law’s Class of 2023 set a new school record for the number of graduates employed in “gold standard” positions within 10 months of commencement. The law school recently reported that 92.5% of last year’s graduating class is working in full-time, long-term jobs that either require a law license or for which having a… -
Podcast Series Explores Finding Purpose After College
Business & LawThe “Work in Progress with Christopher Wong Michaelson” podcast recently recorded a four-part series titled “In Search of Careers and the Common Good,” which includes candid conversations with professionals across three different career stages – early, middle and encore. “One thing I often say to (my students) is that if they’re only in college to…