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President Rob Vischer and Dr. Phil Esten ’95 Named to TCB 100 List
University NewsFrom new facilities that include the Schoenecker Center and the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena to the first Master of Science in Nursing graduates, the University of St. Thomas is being bold in a changing higher education market. And the Minnesota business community is taking note. Twin Cities Business recognized two of the university’s high-profile…
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In the News: Glenn Caruso on the Last Tommie Football Game of the Season
AthleticsGlenn Caruso, head coach of the University of St. Thomas football team, recently spoke with FOX 9 about the Tommies’ last game of the 2023 season and how it is special, especially for the seniors on the team. From the story: “Frankly we don’t control it because we’re not undefeated this year. We’ve actually lost… -
In the News: Jake Sibell on Playing Hockey in Minnesota Again
AthleticsJake Sibell, goalie on the men’s hockey team at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke to The Rink Live about playing closer to home and how he has enjoyed his time back in Minnesota. From the story: After spending two seasons at Niagara, Sibell is off to a fast start in his first year… -
Tales from the Archives: Football Coach Ed Rogers
People & CultureAs we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, it’s fitting to shine a spotlight on a remarkable figure from University of St. Thomas’ history – one of its first football coaches, Ed Rogers. Edward Lowell Rogers was born in Libby, Minnesota, to an Ojibwe mother and a pioneering lumberman. His mother gave him the name Ay-Ne-Way-We-Dung,… -
In the News: Lizzy Narigon on the New Fuel Station for Tommie Athletes
AthleticsLizzy Narigon, team sports dietitian at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the new fuel station for Tommie athletes, which was created with the help of St. Thomas alumni, Alice and Nick Halvorson. From the story: The University of St. Thomas is taking steps to ensure that their student athletes are… -
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.… -
Keya Luta Win Hunt on Bringing Native Representation to the Volleyball Court
Humans of St. ThomasGrowing up, Keya Luta Win Hunt ’26 didn’t always see herself represented on the volleyball court. Now, a setter on the University of St. Thomas volleyball team, she hopes to help inspire a new generation of Native student-athletes. Hunt is an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Her father is Ho-Chunk and Leech… -
St. Thomas Club Sports Experiencing Boom in Division I Era
People & CultureRachel Bartel ’24 was at a crossroads in 2020. The first-year student loved her new community at the University of St. Thomas, but she yearned for a piece of home. A longtime sailing enthusiast, she needed to get back on the water. “At first it was something I thought I didn’t need in college, but… -
Men’s Hockey Kicks Off Season With Win Over Ranked Huskies
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team kicked off its season with a significant upset on the road Oct. 7, defeating the No. 7/8 ranked St. Cloud State Huskies 5-4 in overtime. The win marks the first time the Tommies have defeated the Huskies since moving up to Division I. The Tommies scored five… -
St. Thomas Inks First Broadcast TV Deal
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced that FOX 9+ will be the television home of Tommie Athletics for the 2023-24 season. FOX 9+ will air select home St. Thomas athletic events on its Twin Cities channels, including the final four football games and select basketball and hockey games. “St.…