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Graduating With Mayo Clinic in His Future
Humans of St. ThomasMarcus Nordquist's recent acceptance to the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester marks a rare feat in St. Thomas history. Nordquist graduated in May with a degree in biology. Over the past four years, he has worked as a STEM mentor, was an Excel! Research Scholar, and conducted research with the University of…
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Alumnus Father Rodrigo Mayorga Lost Almost Everything at 11
Faith and MissionHe also found his calling to the priesthood. About an hour’s drive north of the outskirts of Guadalajara, the county of San Cristóbal de la Barranca claims status as the barranco mango capital of Mexico. The rugged region’s other main exports include tequila, plums and mariachi music. Nestled inside the county, the tiny mountain enclave… -
Embracing New Experiences While Studying Abroad
Humans of St. ThomasGraduating high school and going off to college in the middle of a pandemic is scary enough for most students, but Ben Thomas has a particularly adventurous spirit. Not only did he navigate going to school in a different state – he moved to Minnesota from Illinois to attend the University of St. Thomas –… -
Louis Porter II: Telling the Stories You Don't Usually Hear
People & CultureLouis Porter II, a University of St. Thomas English professor in Dougherty Family College, wants to help tell the stories you don’t otherwise hear. It’s a passion that started earlier in his career at the St. Paul Pioneer Press reporting on the working poor. “These are people who were working every day but still had… -
Sophomore Wins SEJ Press Freedom Award
Humans of St. ThomasInspiration can be found in interesting places. For Macy Berendsen ’24, inspiration came to her while studying abroad in Rome, where she became aware of the trash epidemic facing the city. As a journalism major with an interest in sustainability, this story was waiting for her to tell. After returning to Minnesota, her professor, Dr.… -
Comics Are More Than Just Stories for St. Thomas Senior
Arts & HumanitiesVerdis Webb IV was a soon-to-be first-year student at Dougherty Family College when he started his first day of orientation in 2018. His excitement soon turned to dread as he began to feel like he was back in elementary school, eating lunch alone and not fitting in. He channeled those emotions into his favorite outlet,… -
Pride Month Meditations: St. Thomas LGBTQIA+ Community and Allies Reflect
Humans of St. ThomasAs June marks the beginning of many summer celebrations, it is also a month that honors the visibility, dignity and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community. In honor of Pride Month, staff photographer Liam James Doyle has curated a special edition of “Humans of St. Thomas.” His photo series highlights the experiences of eight valued campus… -
Spreading Change: Rama Kaye Hart Building a More Inclusive World
Humans of St. ThomasIn 1969, six Indian families lived in Mississippi. Rama Kaye Hart’s family, who immigrated to the U.S. when Hart was 2, was one of them. Facing discrimination against her race and culture, Hart grew up silent about her opinions or feelings of injustice. Now an advocate for equity and inclusion at the University of St.… -
2022 Tommie Award Nominees Reflect on Experiences
People & CultureAs the Class of 2022 prepares to graduate, the Newsroom asked this year's Tommie Award nominees to reflect on their time at St. Thomas. Here's what respondents had to say. Erik Anderson ’22 What is your advice for future St. Thomas students?See what needs to be done, how to improve yourself, and take initiative. Don’t… -
Senior Reflections: Pursuing a Love of Journalism
Humans of St. ThomasTommie Award nominee Mia Laube '22 grew up in Marion, Iowa, where she developed her love for basketball and journalism. Her love for both led her to St. Thomas, where she played basketball during her first two years and learned from an established journalism program. Laube became student director of TommieMedia her junior year and…