Archive Posts
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St. Thomas' Cocurricular Experience Shifts Online
COVID-19 ResponseA huge range of events, programming and support services have shifted online in recent weeks as the St. Thomas cocurricular experience goes digital.
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Global Ashoka U Exchange Brings the World to St. Thomas, Digitally
COVID-19 ResponseThe annual Ashoka U Exchange event is taking place digitally April 16-17 at the University of St. Thomas. -
Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Shift to Distance Learning
COVID-19 ResponseThe School of Education's teacher education student teachers have stepped up to help their K-12 schools with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19. -
Update on Commencement Ceremonies
COVID-19 ResponseSt. Thomas will not be able to hold this year’s undergraduate, graduate, School of Law and Dougherty Family College (DFC) commencement ceremonies in May as scheduled. -
Advancing the Common Good Amidst the Coronavirus
COVID-19 ResponseLike many others, St. Thomas community members are working to figure out other safe and appropriate ways they can make an impact. The Center for the Common Good – which coordinates with hundreds of community partners to connect Tommies with volunteering and donation opportunities – has helped create guidelines and ways for St. Thomas community members to remain engaged. -
USG Votes to Bolster Student Emergency Fund
COVID-19 ResponseA Student Emergency Financial Assistance Program for COVID-19-related financial hardships has been launched with funds from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Student Affairs and recent donations. -
'Who Do You Want to Be?': A Q&A with Rome Bernardi Campus Director Thanos Zyngas
COVID-19 ResponseWe spoke with Rome Bernardi Campus Director Thanos Zyngas on March 24 about what it feels like to live in Rome right now, what lessons have been learned about the response to the outbreak, and the competing emotions of optimism and sadness during the ongoing situation. -
Implications of Minnesota Stay-at-Home Order on St. Thomas
COVID-19 ResponseGov. Tim Walz today announced a statewide “stay-at-home” executive order aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Because of the measures we have already taken, we anticipate any additional impact of this order to our university is minimal. -
Stop the Spread of Racism: The Coronavirus Stigma
COVID-19 ResponseAmid uncertainty and fear are times when characters are tested. These last several weeks have made many fearful, anxious and angry, among a slew of other emotions. No matter how you might feel during this time, spreading racism is not the answer. -
March 20 Update on COVID-19
COVID-19 ResponseThe Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed that a St. Thomas School of Law student has tested positive for COVID-19.