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In the News: Ruth Sinn Announces Retirement
In the NewsFollowing Ruth Sinn’s retirement announcement, the Minnesota Star Tribune and KSTP reported on her 21 seasons leading St. Thomas women’s basketball. A former Tommie and Hall of Fame inductee, Sinn led the program to 10 MIAC tournament titles, three NCAA Division III Final Four appearances and a successful transition to Division I. She will be…
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Women's Basketball Head Coach Ruth Sinn to Retire After 2025-26 Season
AthleticsA mainstay of University of St. Thomas women's basketball for more than two decades, head coach Ruth Sinn announced she will retire following the 2025-26 season. Sinn, who has spent 25 years with the program as both a player and coach, will be honored and celebrated during the team's final regular-season home game on Feb.… -
In the News: St. Thomas Hockey Climbs Into National Rankings
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team was featured by Sports Illustrated’s Puck Drop for its continued rise in the national college hockey rankings during the 2025–26 season. The Tommies, who have won 10 straight games and sit atop the CCHA standings, climbed to No. 15 in both major polls and No. 11 in the National Collegiate… -
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… -
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…