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Teacher-Student Reunion Solidifies College Choice
Humans of St. ThomasA small-world connection played a part in drawing University of St. Thomas student Vincent Wiegman ’27 to the Twin Cities from the Kansas City area: his middle school science teacher. Minnesota native and St. Thomas Senior Admissions Counselor Annie Dockendorf taught in the Kansas City area for nearly two years before joining St. Thomas in…
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Summer Law Intern: Grace Sawatzke, Colorado’s 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
Business & LawSecond-year law student Grace Sawatzke was exposed to the full spectrum of the criminal justice system this summer as an intern with 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She worked primarily in the office’s felony line division, but was also able to, as part of her internship, visit and learn about related… -
Law Student Makes Lasting Memories on Study Abroad Trip to France
Business & LawLaw school is allowing 3L Kaitlyn Eder to achieve many of her goals, including a visit to Europe, which she accomplished this summer on a study abroad trip. Eder studied international and European Union law at Nantes University in France. “I never studied abroad in undergrad and never had been out of the country before,”… -
Gridiron Greatness: NFL Dad Sets Sons on Path to Tommie Football
AthleticsWhen your dad is a former NFL defensive back, there is going to be a fair amount of post-game analysis when driving home from youth football games. Just ask Nick and Matt Guggemos. Rarely did the Guggemos brothers get away with glossing over their mistakes. After all, their dad, retired Minnesota Viking and University of… -
Alumna Jessica Monson’s Unconventional Legal Journey to Caribou Coffee
AlumniThe career path of University of St. Thomas School of Law alumna Jessica Monson ’07 J.D. hasn’t been a typical one, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. In her second year of law school, Monson participated in numerous on-campus interviews with Twin Cities law firms. Although she had numerous callbacks, she didn’t receive… -
Chicago Native Helps Prospective Students Discover St. Thomas
Humans of St. ThomasWord of mouth originally brought Glenview, Illinois, native Thomas O’Gara ’25 to Minnesota’s largest private university. O’Gara knew some people from the Chicago area who attended the University of St. Thomas, including a cousin, Jacqueline Jung. The draw of the university, as well as the city of St. Paul, made all the difference. “They had… -
How St. Thomas Helped a ‘Restless Wanderer’ Find a Home in Paris
AlumniJenny Birkeland ’20 loves walking to work alongside the Seine in Paris. Each morning, she takes in the sights, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. But while Paris may be her home base, she’s rarely in one place for long. As the sub-Saharan Africa program coordinator at the International Energy Agency, Birkeland is… -
California Dreamin’ in Minnesota
Humans of St. ThomasVast fields define the landscape of El Dorado Hills, a small town in Northern California. Once central in the California gold rush, the town is home to Blair Horan ’26. Just like the 49ers before him, Horan is no stranger to the search for gold. While in high school, the California native started and ran… -
Travis Clark Impacts Native American Policy From Washington, D.C.
Business & LawAs a paramedic, Travis Clark (Tzi-Zho-Ki-He-Kah – Eagle Chief) responded to hundreds of calls across Cherokee Nation. It didn’t take long before he started to notice patterns. “Every day was Groundhog Day – seeing the same health emergencies over and over again,” Clark said. “I felt like a gerbil on a wheel.” An enrolled citizen… -
DOD SMART Scholar Leverages Master’s Degree for Career Pivot
People & CulturePursuing a master’s degree while working full time is not always easy to do. And landing a prestigious scholarship after enrollment can be challenging. However, for Frankie Torbor, his ambitions helped him land a SMART Scholarship with the Department of Defense, all while attending evening classes at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering…