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St. Thomas Names Tom McGinnis as Deputy Director of Athletics
AthleticsTom McGinnis will serve as the University of St. Thomas Deputy Director of Athletics - Internal Operations. McGinnis joins the Tommies after 14 seasons at the University of Minnesota, where he served as the deputy athletics director. "What an exciting time to become a Tommie," McGinnis said. "I want to thank Dr. (Phil) Esten and…
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Tommie Cheer, Dance Shine on National Stage
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas cheer and dance teams placed at the UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The dance team brought home two fifth-place finishes and the cheer team took in two top-20 finishes Jan. 16-18 at ESPN Wide World of Sports. "As a coach, I couldn't be more proud of the… -
In the News: Nick Janowski Helps Power Tommies Basketball
In the NewsThe Minnesota Star Tribune featured University of St. Thomas men’s basketball guard Nick Janowski in a column highlighting his growing role in the Tommies’ success under head coach Johnny Tauer. The article details Janowski’s journey to St. Thomas, his family connection to Tauer, and his emergence as one of the team’s top scorers, noting how his scoring… -
In the News: Tommie Dance Team Readies for National Stage
AthleticsWCCO-TV featured the University of St. Thomas Tommie dance team as the program prepares for its return to the UDA College Nationals in Orlando. The 18-time national champion team is coming off a second-place finish last season and continues to compete at the Division I level under head coach Julia Harris, with dancers fine-tuning their… -
In the News: St Thomas Men’s Basketball Gains National Attention During Historic Rise
AthleticsSt. Thomas men’s basketball continues to earn national and regional attention as the Tommies build momentum in their Division I journey. Strong performances, program leadership and a commitment to excellence have positioned St. Thomas as a rising mid-major program. Four media outlets, including national and regional publications, published in-depth profiles highlighting Nolan Minessale’s emergence as… -
St. Thomas 2025 Year in Review
People & CultureIn 2025, the University of St. Thomas continued to build on its mission as a Catholic university committed to academic excellence, access, innovation, and community engagement. From stories on record enrollment to expanded scholarship opportunities and national recognitions, here’s a look at some of the top stories that shaped 2025 at St. Thomas. St. Thomas… -
In the News: Minnesota Star Tribune Names Phil Esten Sportsperson of the Year
AthleticsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, has been named the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Sportsperson of the Year in recognition of his leadership during the university’s transition to Division I athletics and its growing impact on the state’s sports landscape. From the article:The Gophers opened their new on-campus… -
Cheryl Reeve on the Business of Leading and the Art of Disagreement
AthleticsThe Minnesota Lynx’s champion coach and team executive discussed the rise of women’s basketball and navigating divides at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas. The rise in popularity of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been a major storyline the last few years in professional sports. Greater media visibility, increased… -
St. Thomas Names Gretta Macdonald as Head Coach of Women's Soccer
AthleticsGretta Macdonald will serve as the next head coach of the University of St. Thomas women’s soccer program, Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced on Dec. 17. Macdonald, who spent 12 seasons as the head coach at St. Cloud State University, will be the fifth coach in program history at St.… -
In the News: St. Thomas Volleyball Begins Its Postseason Run
AthleticsSt. Thomas volleyball’s first Division I NCAA Tournament appearance generated broad local coverage as the Tommies prepare for postseason play. FOX 9, the Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio and ESPN highlighted the team’s matchup, key players and the program’s milestone moment. From FOX 9: What we know:St. Thomas (21-9) earned an automatic…