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In the News: St. Thomas Athletics Partners With Wings Financial Credit Union
In the NewsWings Financial Credit Union announced that it has become the exclusive banking partner of St. Thomas Athletics, as reported by Credit Union Times. From the article: Another credit union is set to strengthen its brand through a partnership with a local college: Wings Financial Credit Union, which has teamed up with the athletics program at…
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TommieMedia: 'The Locker Room' With the Men's Basketball Team
AthleticsHead coach of St. Thomas men's basketball Johnny Tauer, along with players Anders Nelson and Ryan Lindberg, joined TommieMedia's "The Locker Room" to discuss the transition from Division III to Division I basketball. Coach Tauer explains the significance on of having seven senior members of the team to lead the team through this unprecedented transition.… -
TommieMedia: 'The Locker Room' With Guest Rico Blasi
AthleticsSt. Thomas men's hockey head coach Rico Blasi joined TommieMedia's "The Locker Room" to discuss the transition to Division I athletics. In the interview coach Blasi explains why the opportunity to lead a team through an unprecedented jump to D-I athletics was so appealing to him. He also emphasizes the importance of not just creating… -
TommieMedia: 'The Locker Room' With Guest Phil Esten
AthleticsVice President, Director of Athletics and Tommie alumnus Dr. Phil Esten joined TommieMedia in an episode of "The Locker Room" to discuss St. Thomas' transition to Division I athletics. Esten comments on the progress that the university has had in raising money for the athletics programs and the importance of the generous and passionate alumni… -
St. Thomas Athletics, Wings Financial Partner to Boost Financial Literacy
St. Thomas 2025 - Build National Awareness and Advance Priorities through AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas and its multimedia rightsholder, Tommie Sports Properties, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Wings Financial Credit Union as the exclusive banking partner of St. Thomas Athletics. This partnership will establish a financial literacy program for student-athletes across all 21 Tommie sports and a presence in the Tommie game day… -
Offense Shines Early in Football’s Spring Game, Defense Finishes Strong
AthleticsThe St. Thomas football team capped off its spring practice schedule with an inter-team scrimmage on May 7, offense versus defense. "I'm so tremendously excited about the environment that we had," said head coach Glenn Caruso. "It's just an unbelievable reminder of the enormity of the journey we're on when you get a chance to… -
In the News: Joel Johnson on Managing Two Organizations Simultaneously
In the NewsSt. Thomas women's hockey head coach Joel Johnson wrote a column for the Star Tribune offering advice on how to successfully run two organizations simultaneously. From the column: First, hire great people. More than that, avoid the temptation to micromanage, as your time is limited. Have confidence in your team to delegate and let go.… -
St. Thomas Senior Is a Twin Cities River Rat
Arts & HumanitiesBeing a neuroscience major with two minors in biology and personal health and wellness would be enough for students, but not for Morgan Williams ’22. During her first two years at St. Thomas, she competed for the university’s swim and dive team, and now fills the role of team manager, along with finding time for… -
Making the Leap: Celebrating Our First Year in Division I Athletics
St. Thomas 2025To say 2021-22 was one of the most anticipated years ever for Tommie Athletics is an understatement. Not only were people more than ready for the full return of college athletics after COVID-19 upended the sports world a year earlier, but (after two long years of waiting for new conference homes) St. Thomas finally opened… -
St. Thomas Is A-Mazing
AthleticsONLINE MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE The Twin Cities Corn Maze chose St. Thomas for its 2021 theme in honor of its inaugural Division I season. An aerial shot by Mark Brown captures the beauty of the university’s name and logo formed by the massive corn stalks. Inside, attendees could visit 15 stations marked with different facts about…