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Humans of St. Thomas: Duolingo Ambassador and Entrepreneur
Humans of St. ThomasSchulze Innovation Scholar Georges Macheta ’25 moved from Syria to St. Paul to study computer science and entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. As the Syrian Duolingo Ambassador, Macheta scored an impressively high score on the Duolingo English Test, a test that if international students pass, they are able to apply to universities in the United States. Aside…
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Humans of St. Thomas: Poet and ‘Lake Street Speaks’ Author
Humans of St. ThomasRashaunea Ambers-Winston ’23 grew up in north Minneapolis and began her journey at St. Thomas in fall 2019 when she was admitted to Dougherty Family College (DFC) for an associate degree. With her hard work ethic and daily dedication to her studies, Ambers-Winston became a student who was recognized for her educational success, later receiving a full-tuition scholarship to transition to a bachelor’s degree program at St. Thomas, where she is studying business communication in Opus College of Business. Driven to live… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Brayden Hunt '21
Humans of St. ThomasBrayden Hunt '21, a civil engineering major who graduates at the end of this semester, served in the U.S. Navy for four years prior to becoming a Tommie. His specialty was person overboard lifeboat and rescue system operations during his time in the military. At St. Thomas, Hunt is one of the growing number of… -
Seniors from 2001 Reflect on 9/11 Impact on Campus
AlumniLike many of those who are old enough to remember the terrorist attacks of 9/11, St. Thomas seniors from the Class of 2002 will never forget where they were when they heard the news. “I was eating breakfast in my apartment in Morrison Hall,” said John Wagner ‘02. “My mother called and told me to… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Abenezer Ayana '21
Humans of St. ThomasOriginally from Ethiopia, Abenezer Ayana ’21 is leaving his mark at St. Thomas by applying his computer science background and taking advantage of the resources that surround him as a curious and driven entrepreneur. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Krystal Blas Rodriguez '21
Humans of St. ThomasSenior Krystal Blas Rodriguez was part of the Dougherty Family College’s first graduating class in 2019. Now she’s getting ready to celebrate earning a bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Derrick Diedrich '21
Humans of St. ThomasThroughout his four years at St. Thomas, Derrick Diedrich '21 found himself growing in ways he could’ve never predicted before starting college. With experiences in campus ministry, student government and as a Tommie Ambassador, Diedrich has been able to cultivate both his leadership skills and personal goals. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Haison Nguyen ’23
Humans of St. ThomasAs a first-generation college student, Haison Nguyen ’23 is a pure example of how drive, hard work and passion can reconstruct one’s path and lead to a promising future. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Chalon Coley
Humans of St. ThomasThere are at least two things Chalon Coley and I have in common, we both are Dougherty Family College alumna, and we work at the same coffee shop. Working with Coley making lattes every day and navigating this pandemic as essential workers, I can say, without a doubt, Coley is a determined and driven student.… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Pascale Kunda ’21
Humans of St. ThomasDriven by her faith and commitment to helping others, Pascale Kunda has made an indelible impression on the St. Thomas community during her time on campus. Recently voted this year’s Tommie Award winner by students, faculty and staff, Kunda has been recognized as a senior who best represents the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership and campus involvement. In a nomination submitted by Dr.…