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Father Nathan Hastings Named St. Thomas Chaplain
Faith and MissionFather Nathan Hastings '15, '20 MDiv will join the University of St. Thomas as a full-time chaplain on Aug. 1. He was ordained to the priesthood after completing formation at the Saint Paul Seminary in 2020. He received his bachelor's degree from St. Thomas while studying at Saint John Vianney Seminary. Hastings was an associate…
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Leading to HEAL: Where Service Meets Healthcare
Center for the Common GoodFor Haley Moore ’26, a biology major and pre-med student at the University of St. Thomas, advancing the common good doesn’t wait for a medical degree. As a student leader for the HEAL (Health, Advocacy, Education, and Lifestyle) Volunteer Program through the Center for the Common Good, Moore coordinates American Red Cross blood drives on campus and also connects students with meaningful opportunities to give… -
St. Thomas Hosts Fireside Chat With St. Paul Mayor-Elect
Humans of St. ThomasWhen St. Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Vang Her sat down with University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer for a recent fireside chat, the conversation touched on the role education has played in her life. For Her, a current doctoral student in educational leadership at St. Thomas, higher education has been both a personal lifeline and… -
St. Thomas Students Paint Mural with Families at Catholic Charities Center
Arts & HumanitiesThe Minnesota Star Tribune followed some University of St. Thomas students from the Dougherty Family College and College of Arts and Sciences when they attended the Family Service Center in Maplewood to help area children receiving shelter services paint a mural on a bare wall. From the story: University of St. Thomas freshman Anayaiah Mason… -
Friendships Flourish in Interfaith Spaces
Diversity, Equity and InclusionA nearly filled room at the University of St. Thomas buzzed with conversation as three students sat at a long table in the front. They took turns sharing similarities about the importance of religious diversity at a university rooted in Catholic social teaching. Their only difference was their faith. One was Catholic, one Jewish and… -
In the News: Fred de Sam Lazaro on the Future of Minnesotan Immigrants
In the NewsFred de Sam Lazaro, executive director of the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St. Thomas, wrote about the future of Minnesota’s immigrants in a commentary published in the Minnesota Star Tribune. From the story: I first set foot in the U.S. 50 years ago this month, arriving in San Francisco years before many more would come through that gateway… -
Reclaiming Roots: How This Student’s Hidden Past Is Shaping Her Future
Center for the Common GoodMorgan Whiting ’26 lights up when she meets someone new. She smiles, makes eye contact, and is excited to hear their story. The University of St. Thomas senior’s ability to build an immediate connection comes in handy as the leader of Students for Justice and Peace, an advocacy organization working for equity and justice for all… -
In the News: Feature Story on Fred de Sam Lazaro and Under-Told Stories
In the NewsMyVillager recently profiled Fred de Sam Lazaro, the Emmy-nominated television journalist whose Under-Told Stories Project is based at the University of St. Thomas. From the story: It will be 10 years ago this fall that de Sam Lazaro moved “Under-Told Stories” to St. Thomas. The project was started in 2006 at Saint John’s University in… -
New Grants Advance Faculty Research in Community-Engaged Learning
Center for the Common GoodThe Center for the Common Good at the University of St. Thomas recently announced recipients of a new grant initiative to support research on community-engaged teaching projects. The inaugural recipients are both faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and part of the ACE (Academic Community Engagement) cohort. Theology Professor Cara Anthony and Susanne… -
Three Tommies Honored for Exceptional Community Engagement
Center for the Common GoodThe University of St. Thomas has over 60 students who qualify for the 2025 President's Volunteer Service Award. PVSA is an esteemed recognition that celebrates individuals across the United States who embody a deep commitment to volunteerism and civic leadership. The Center for the Common Good shed a spotlight on three of the St. Thomas…