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Reporting the Black Experience: Georgia Fort '10
People & CultureAs a Black woman in the TV news industry, Georgia Fort ’10 has experienced discrimination firsthand. She has felt alienated for her hair, speech, mannerisms and more. For example, Fort described the hours she had to spend straightening — and ultimately damaging — her natural hair. “When you get a contract in TV news, you…
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Opus MBA Latinx Alumna Making an Impact
AlumniAcross U.S. schools, students of Hispanic background make up less than 10% of MBA enrollment, with roughly 5% of Latinas getting an MBA. A recent graduate of the Part-time MBA program at Opus College of Business, Ana Maya '12, '21 MBA is proud to join the growing ranks of Latinx MBA recipients. Walk us through… -
Class of 2020 Returns to Campus to Celebrate Commencement in Person
PhotosMembers of the Class of 2020 came back to St. Thomas during Homecoming and Family Weekend for more than just a return to their stomping grounds. St. Thomas celebrated them in person with March Out of the Arches, Mass and a ceremony. The Newsroom captured the excitement and connected with alumni participating in the weekend… -
Law Alumni Receive Honors, Take on Leadership Roles
AlumniSeveral St. Thomas School of Law graduates have recently been recognized with local and national awards, and one has been elected to lead as president of their professional organization. Congratulations to the following alumni: Emily Gullickson ’13 J.D. 2021 Leader of the Year, Arizona Capitol Times Emily Gullickson has been named among Arizona’s Leaders of the Year for… -
In the News: Swimsuit designer applies Catholic Studies lesson – putting human dignity first and foremost
In the NewsAlumna Catherine Huss '14 recently spoke to Catholic Spirit magazine and Practicing Catholic radio show about how her Catholic Studies major at the University of St. Thomas guided her in the founding of a women's swimwear company. The swimwear line features ethically made and fashionable designs that provide more coverage than the average swim suit.… -
Social Work Alumni Help Older Adults Find Housing
Health & EducationONLINE MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE As the United States population ages, the need for skilled social workers is on the rise. When Annie Myers started an internship last year with Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, she quickly had to confront her biases. During her first month working with the organization’s Homeless Elders program, she heard… -
Seniors from 2001 Reflect on 9/11 Impact on Campus
AlumniLike many of those who are old enough to remember the terrorist attacks of 9/11, St. Thomas seniors from the Class of 2002 will never forget where they were when they heard the news. “I was eating breakfast in my apartment in Morrison Hall,” said John Wagner ‘02. “My mother called and told me to… -
In the News: Father Andrew Liaugminas '06 Named to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
In the NewsFather Andrew Liaugminas '06 has been appointed to serve as an official for the doctrinal section of the Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Liaugminas, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, will start his position in Rome later this summer and serve there for five years. “It came as a surprise… -
St. Thomas Day Awards
AlumniFrom Left to Right: Keanu Daley – 2020 Tommie Award; Erika Scheurer, PhD – 2021 Professor of the Year Award; Cara Anthony – 2020 Professor of the Year Award; Julie Sullivan – University President; Steve Fritz – 2021 Monsignor James Lavin Award; Latanya Daniels – 2021 Humanitarian Award; Ashley Bailey-Chang – Event Emcee; Maj. Michelle M.… -
Alumni Mentors You Should Know
AlumniWe are enormously proud of our St. Thomas alumni and their generosity of spirit as so many support students and fellow alumni through networking and mentorship. All alumni can network with one another or sign up to mentor students using St. Thomas Connect. This free online tool is exclusively for St. Thomas alumni and students.…